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Annual Report of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the Year Ended 30 June 2008 - Presented to the House of Representatives pursuant to the Public Finance Act 1989
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.
In the coming year the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade will begin a five-year progressive upgrading of its capability. This has been made possible by the Government’s approval of additional operating and capital funds from 2008/09.
This brief has been released under the Official Information Act following the NZ General Election in November 2008.
White Paper on New Zealand’s relations with Asia (2007)
A bi-monthly update of trade-related developments
Updated summaries of current trade negotiation issues
A joint Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade/ Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry publication about the World Trade Organisation rules on plant and animal health measures and why they are so important to New Zealand [external link to MAF website]
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are also known as Closer Economic Partnerships, or Strategic Economic partnerships. (PDF 630KB)
This is a treaty which liberalises and facilitates trade, establishes rules for the trade and investment relationship and promotes cooperation across the broad spectrum of economic activities. (PDF 1.1MB)
This is the first multi-party trade agreement linking Asia, the Pacific and Latin America. (PDF 908KB)
Information and current events from our Consulate-General in Hong Kong
A regular information and current events publication from our Embassy in Seoul
Business information from the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei
Information for those interested in business with Iran
The handbook is a clearly ordered guide to the United Nations, covering the six principal organs, subsidiary bodies and associated bodies. It provides up-to-date information on the structure, aims and membership of UN bodies and is a useful reference tool for delegates, diplomats, foreign ministry officials, academics, media, and members of the public. (Published annually since 1961 by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
In New Zealand send your order to:
Public Diplomacy and Outreach Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Private Bag 18-901, Wellington, New Zealand Ph: +64 4 439 8000 Fax: +64 4439 8511 E-mail: enquiries@mft.govt.nz
Elsewhere send your order to the nearest NZ Embassy or High Commission.
Price (includes postage):
New Zealand: NZ$30.00 (incl. GST), Australia and South Pacific: NZ$30.00, Elsewhere: US $20.00, EURO €16
A clear and informative reference guide to the international human rights framework, the New Zealand Handbook on International Human Rights is available from:
Public Diplomacy and Outreach Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Private Bag 18-901, Wellington, New Zealand Ph: +64 4 439 8000 Fax: +64 4 439 8511 E-mail: enquiries@mft.govt.nz
