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Paul Gestro, NZ Consul General in New York, speaks on Anzac day

2009 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

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Prime Minister John Key will attend the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Trinidad and Tobago from 27 to 29 November.

Commonwealth Conversation

Commonwealth flag.

The Commonwealth’s future shape and mission came under scrutiny during a wide-ranging public forum recently held in Wellington as part of the global Commonwealth Conversation.


MFAT scholarship applications open

Applications for research scholarships open

Applications are open for one of five $7,500 scholarships for post-graduate students doing a research-based thesis or report on a topic relevant to increasing New Zealand's exports and offshore earnings.

NZ-Russia 65th Anniversary

New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully with Russian Ambassador Andrey Tatarinov (Photo Credit: Russian Embassy).

A recital of Russian songs and a ministerial reception was held in honour of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and the Russian Federation in Wellington.