Commonwealth nations mourn late Queen Elizabeth II
Commonwealth leaders have paid tribute to the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, whilst they mourn her recent passing after 70 year of reign as Head of the family of…
New Zealand sets out plan to eliminate HIV transmission
The Government of New Zealand has released its plan to eliminate the transmission of HIV by 2032 and promote access to consultation free from stigma and discrimination. The announcement came…
NEW ZEALAND AND WHO: PARTNERING FOR A HEALTHIER FUTURE
On the occasion of the Human Rights Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Honourable Nanaia Mahuta, met for the first time with Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. The objective…
WAITANGI DAY
Waitangi Day, the national day of New Zealand, marks the anniversary of the initial signing – on 6th February 1840 – of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is regarded as…
NEW ZEALAND: CHANGING THE CONVERSATION ON WELLBEING
In 2019, New Zealand’s Labour government, led by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, unveiled a budget aimed at tackling some of the long-term challenges the country faces in areas such as…
AUSTRALIA-NEW ZEALAND LEADERS’ MEETING 2021
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will visit New Zealand for the annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting on 30th and 31st May. Prime Minister…
IMF CONDUCT REVIEW OF THE NEW ZEALAND ECONOMY
New Zealand’s economy has weathered the COVID-19 shock relatively well. A sound public health response was effective in bringing infection rates quickly under control. While the pandemic and hard lockdown…