Aid and development Āwhina, tuputupu

Our approach to development cooperation

Find out about New Zealand IDC Programme priorities and policies, our partners, and how we measure what we do.

Humanitarian action

We lead New Zealand's response to natural disasters and other humanitarian crises overseas. Find out how this works and how you can help.

Climate change support

Find out how New Zealand supports other countries with their climate change responses.

Working with the New Zealand IDC programme

How individuals, businesses, NGOs, and government agencies can work with us to deliver the New Zealand IDC Programme.

Our development cooperation partnerships in the Pacific

Most of our aid and development work is focused on our Pacific neighbours - helping them to build and strengthen their own capacity for sustainable development.

Our development cooperation partnerships in Southeast Asia

We're supporting development in Asia by working closely with the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and with partner countries.

Our development cooperation partnerships beyond the Pacific and Southeast Asia

We have programmes in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and help the global aid effort by contributing funds and expertise to international agencies.

Labour Mobility

Alongside PACER Plus is an arrangement which enhances regional cooperation on labour mobility.

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships build potential leaders. Our scholars leave with a world-class education, lifelong friendships and vital skills to strengthen their careers and home countries.

Pacific Innovation Hub

The Pacific Innovation Hub supports Pacific and New Zealand businesses that want to create sustainable impact in the Pacific Islands. It facilitates connections into the Ministry’s development network and catalyses innovative ideas.