Who we work with
As the Government’s lead advisor on foreign affairs and trade, we work with many partners including Māori, international and multilateral organisations and regional forums.
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Engagement with Māori
The Ministry recognises the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi/te Tiriti o Waitangi and meeting its Treaty/Tiriti obligations.
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International Organisations
International organisations are vital to our work.
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Regional Organisations
New Zealand is building strong links with Pacific Rim and South-East Asian nations.
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Agencies we support
Find out about the organisations that we fund, monitor and have direct links to.
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Partner and Stakeholder research results
MFAT has published the results from its 2024 Partner and Stakeholder Research.
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MFAT as a Child Welfare Protection Agency
On 14 July 2022 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) was officially designated as a Child Welfare and Protection Agency (CWPA) under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.