Articles tagged with Pacific Partnership

New Zealand and Kiribati Strengthen Pacific Partnership with New Health and Security Initiatives

2 weeks ago | 327 views

New Zealand and Kiribati have strengthened their Pacific partnership by signing a Statement of Partnership that formalizes cooperation in health, labour mobility, and security. During a meeting in Tarawa, they also announced New Zealand’s increased commitments to prevent non-communicable diseases, support maternal and child health, enhance labour mobility programs, and improve water security in Kiribati. This visit highlights New Zealand’s ongoing dedication to addressing Kiribati’s challenges and fostering regional cooperation within the Pacific Islands Forum.

Tags: Winston Peters Teuea Toatu Taneti Maamau New Zealand Kiribati Pacific Islands Forum Tarawa Pacific partnership Labour Mobility

Australia-New Zealand 2+2 Dialogue: Advancing Climate Action and Renewable Energy Cooperation

2 months ago | 237 views

On 5 December 2025, Australia and New Zealand held their third Climate and Finance Ministers’ 2+2 Dialogue, emphasizing collaboration on climate action, renewable energy investment, and regulatory alignment to lower energy costs, enhance security, and capitalize on economic opportunities from the net zero transition. They committed to joint initiatives including upgrading energy efficiency programs, aligning EV and battery standards, supporting sustainable aviation fuel development, and advancing sustainable finance frameworks to boost trade and investment. Additionally, the ministers reinforced their partnership in supporting Pacific resilience, coordinating economic reforms, and fostering regional cooperation to address climate impacts and promote long-term prosperity.

Tags: Nicola Willis Simon Watts Jim Chalmers Chris Bowen Climate Change Renewable Energy Net Zero Sustainable Finance Pacific Partnership