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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.

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

NZ gives further $1 million to Haiti relief efforts

Map of Haiti (courtesy of CIA website).

New Zealand will make a further $1 million available to support relief and recovery efforts in Haiti.

NZ recommits to mine-free world

New Zealand's Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control, Georgina te Heuheu, signing the Cartagena Declaration on behalf of the New Zealand Government, in Colombia. Representatives of more than 120 other countries signed the Declaration.

New Zealand's Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control, Minister Georgina te Heuheu, attended the 'Ten Year Review' of the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty in Cartagena, Colombia in early December 2009.

NZ-India FTA negotiations

Taj Mahal in India

Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and India have now been approved by both governments and are likely to begin in the next few months. Have your say about what NZ's priorities should be.

Antarctic Treaty anniversary

View of Antarctica.

In December 2009 NZ and the other Parties to the Antarctic Treaty celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Treaty is a unique model for international cooperation that ensures Antarctica is used only for peaceful purposes.