Articles tagged with United States
Dr. Anna Breman Appointed as New Governor of New Zealand Reserve Bank
1 day ago | 66 viewsDr Anna Breman, First Deputy Governor of Sweden's central bank, has been appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand by Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Dr Breman brings a strong background in economics, having held leadership roles at the Riksbank and Swedbank, and worked with various institutions including the World Bank. She was selected from a pool of 300 candidates based on criteria such as leadership skills, technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, resilience, and cultural understanding. Dr Breman's appointment is for a five-year term starting on December 1, succeeding Christian Hawkesby who will support her transition before leaving his interim Governor role.
Tags: Dr Anna Breman Nicola Willis Sweden New Zealand Riksbank Stockholm School of Economics Swedbank World Bank United States Christian HawkesbyImmigration Minister Erica Stanford Leads Delegation to Promote Active Investor Plus Visa in the US
1 week ago | 82 viewsImmigration Minister Erica Stanford is leading a delegation to the United States to promote New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa, which has attracted over $1 billion in proposed investments since April 1, with US investors showing the most interest. The trip aims to engage with potential investors interested in New Zealand's business opportunities and economic growth, highlighting the country's appeal as a safe and pro-business environment. Minister Stanford will visit New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco for events organized by Invest NZ, emphasizing the importance of attracting investment to support economic development and create opportunities for New Zealanders.
Tags: Erica Stanford Immigration Minister United States Active Investor Plus visa Invest NZ New Zealand investors economic growth delegation potential investorsMinister Todd McClay to Strengthen Trade Relations in Saudi Arabia and US
1 month ago | 211 viewsAgriculture, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will travel to Saudi Arabia and the United States to discuss bilateral trade and investment opportunities, particularly in food and agritech cooperation. In Saudi Arabia, he will meet with Minister of Commerce and Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture to advance these opportunities and leverage the New Zealand-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement. In the US, Mr McClay will meet with USTR Jamieson Greer and industry representatives to discuss the impact of recent tariffs and broader bilateral trade, investment, and agricultural priorities.
Tags: Agriculture Trade Investment Todd McClay Saudi Arabia United States Jamieson Greer Brooke RollinsChris Seed Named New Zealand Ambassador to the United States, Succeeding Rosemary Banks
1 month ago | 376 viewsChris Seed has been appointed as New Zealand's next Ambassador to the United States, with Foreign Minister Winston Peters emphasizing the importance of the strategic partnership between the two countries. Seed, a highly experienced diplomat who previously served as Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, is seen as well-suited for the role. He will succeed Rosemary Banks, who is completing her second term and is praised for her distinguished diplomatic career and contributions to the critical bilateral relationship with the US.
Tags: Winston Peters Chris Seed New Zealand United States Washington DC Rosemary Banks Ambassador Foreign Minister Diplomat Strategic PartnershipNew Zealand Faces Tariff Increase on US Exports: Implications and Response
1 month ago | 559 viewsThe United States will increase tariffs on New Zealand exports from 10% to 15% starting August 7, aligning New Zealand with other US trading partners like Japan and South Korea based on trade deficits. Despite New Zealand's modest surplus of around US$500 million with the US, the overall trade relationship is balanced and complementary. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is urgently seeking to discuss the tariff increase with the US Trade Representative to mitigate its impact on exporters and consumers and maintain the strength of the trading relationship.
Tags: United States New Zealand Todd McClay tariffs trade deficits trade relationship US Trade Representative exporters consumers open tradeUrgent Call for Ceasefire in Gaza: New Zealand's Stance on Israel-Palestine Conflict
2 months ago | 666 viewsOn June 24, 2025, a Ministerial statement on the Middle East was delivered to address the Israel-Iran conflict, emphasizing de-escalation and ceasefire. Despite a ceasefire being brokered by the United States, ongoing suffering and conflict persist in Gaza, with calls for immediate action from the international community. New Zealand stands united with other countries in condemning actions that hinder a two-state solution and advocates for dialogue, diplomacy, and a permanent ceasefire to end the cycle of conflict for future generations.
Tags: Israel Iran New Zealand Hamas United States Gaza Palestinians ceasefire international communityNew Zealand's Response to the Middle East Crisis: Prioritizing Safety, Diplomacy, and Peace
3 months ago | 968 viewsMr Speaker, The situation in the Middle East is of the gravest concern. No New Zealanders want to wake up to news of more bombing, more strife and more misery. Yet, tragically, for the last two years, that is what we have seen: a relentless and remorseless series of events which have greatly destabilised the region and gravely harmed its people and their sense of security and prosperity.
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