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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade works to make New Zealand's voice heard overseas and contributes directly to the security and well-being of all New Zealanders.

MFAT staff at emergency call centre

Cover design of the 2009 Statement of Intent.

Statement of Intent (SOI) 2009

This Statement of Intent sets out the Government's key strategic priorities for the next three years. It reflects the Government's view that foreign and trade policy is essential to achieving its overall goal - growing the economy in order to deliver greater prosperity, security, and opportunities for all New Zealanders.

Solomon Islands information paper

Aerial view of the Solomon Islands

New Zealand's relationship with Solomon Islands has developed over many years of close association, including early missionary linkages through Bishop Selwyn.

Human Rights Resolution

Woman and child in Papua New Guinea. Photo credit: Steve Nowakowski

On 17 June, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a landmark women's rights resolution on preventable maternal mortality and morbidity, led by New Zealand and Colombia.

NZ Medal for US citizens

US Navy Iroquois pilot Lieutenant Commander William (Woo) Ferrell (centre, red tie) holds his medal, surrounded by the New Zealand Ambassador Roy Ferguson (second from right), New Zealand Police Superintendent Sandra Manderson, Vice Chief of Defence Force Rear Admiral Jack Steer (at rear), family and friends. (Photo credit: Brandon Malone)

13 United States Citizens were presented with the New Zealand Special Service Medal (Erebus) in Washington on 4 June by the NZ Ambassador and the Vice Chief of Defence Force.