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

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders meeting

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Logo.


Prime Minister John Key was one of 21 leaders from the Asia Pacific region attending the annual Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in Singapore, this month.

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.