New Zealand aids Vanuatu cyclone recovery
Foreign Minister Murray McCully announces that NZ will provide $50k support for the recovery efforts in Vanuatu following Cyclone Vania.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Press Releases, New Zealand
New Zealand welcomes early end to whaling season
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has welcomed today’s announcement by the Japanese Government that its whaling fleet will stop whaling in the Southern Ocean and return home.
UK ministers welcomed by McCully and Mapp
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Foreign Minister Murray McCully welcome William Hague, UK Foreign Secretary and Dr Liam Fox, Defence Secretary for bilateral talks next week.
NZ-Hong Kong Trade Agreement
Trade agreement between NZ and Hong Kong comes into force in 2011 via the New Zealand-Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEP).
Flood Aid for Pakistan
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand is giving more aid to Pakistan for flood relief efforts.
Concern Over North Korean Link to Cheonan Sinking
Foreign Minister Murray McCully is gravely concerned over the findings that link North Korea to the sinking of a South Korean naval vessel, ROKS Cheonan.
Eight Nation Free Trade Deal (TPP) Negotiations
Negotiations towards an eight-nation free trade deal, known as the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) begin this week in Melbourne, with a focus on extending existing free trade agreement between New Zealand, Singapore, Chile and Brunei to include the United States, Vietnam, Peru and Australia.
New Zealand-Australia Investment Forum March 2010
New Zealand-Australia Investment Forum is announced to be held mid-March 2010 as a showcase for New Zealand and Australian investment markets.