The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages America has been tested anew …
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By Public Affairs Section | 21 January, 2021 | Categories: News, President of the United States | Tags: Biden, President Biden, President Joseph R. Biden
JANUARY 20, 2021 • PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION. I am humbled before God and my fellow Americans to take the sacred oath of President of our beloved country. Today, we celebrate the triumph of democracy after an election that saw more Americans voting than ever before in our Nation’s …
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By Public Affairs Section | 21 January, 2021 | Categories: News, President of the United States | Tags: A National Day of Unity, Biden, President Biden
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2019 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of Science and Technology Policy The United States stands with the international community in condemning terrorist and violent extremist content online in the strongest terms. Underscored by the horrific terror attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15, we agree with the overarching message of …
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By Public Affairs Section | 16 May, 2019 | Categories: Exclude, News, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Christchurch
U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown The horror of the senseless terrorist attacks perpetrated in Christchurch cannot be overstated. The innocent victims (may peace be upon them), who were doing nothing more than exercising their freedom to worship, will never be forgotten. The murderers who assaulted these houses of faith in Christchurch attacked all of us – our …
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By Public Affairs Section | 16 March, 2019 | Categories: Former Ambassadors, News, President of the United States, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Chch, Christchurch, Former Ambassador Scott Brown, Kia kaha
“This is a historic day for the United States and New Zealand partnership…” – Ambassador Scott Brown. Press Release, U.S. Embassy Welllington, August 2nd, 2018. Ambassador Scott P. Brown strongly welcomes President Trump signing the Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors Act, or KIWI Act, into law today in Washington, D.C. The KIWI Act will allow eligible New Zealand nationals to …
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By Mike Cousins | 2 August, 2018 | Categories: Commercial Opportunities, Connecting with Kiwis, Exclude, Former Ambassadors, Key Documents, News, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Former Ambassador Brown, Kiwi Act, Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors Act
U.S. Embassy staff attended the NZ Antarctic Society’s annual Mid-Winter Antarctic Celebration at Victoria University on June 20. Notable Antarctic figures such as Randall Heke shared stories from their time on the Ice and discussed ongoing research with the current team. Attendees were lucky enough to be able to ask questions of researchers at Scott …
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By Public Affairs Section | 22 June, 2018 | Categories: Former Ambassadors, News, President of the United States, Science & Tech | Tags: mid-winter, Mid-Winter Antarctic Celebration
White House Press Release June 12th, 2018 Joint Statement of President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the Singapore Summit. President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic …
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By Public Affairs Section | 13 June, 2018 | Categories: Exclude, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: DPRK, Kim Jong Un, Michael R. Pompeo, Singapore Summit
The Embassy was honored to send two of New Zealand’s leading entrepreneurs – Jessica Manins ( ProjectR Director) and Alexia Hilbertidou (Founder of GirlBoss ) – to the 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in India late last year. We highlighted Jessica’s experience last week. Next up, Alexia… *** Guest blog post by Alexia Hilbertidou I was so excited to represent New Zealand at the Global …
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By Public Affairs Section | 16 January, 2018 | Categories: Business, Connecting with Kiwis, Exclude, News, President of the United States, Science & Tech | Tags: Alexia Hilbertidou, Donald J. Trump, GES, Girlboss, Global Entrepreneurship Summit, Hyderabad, India, Ivanka Trump, Jessica Manins, Tech
The First Family will celebrate their first Christmas in the White House with a nod to tradition. This year’s theme, “Time-Honored Traditions” was designed by First Lady Melania Trump to pay respect to 200 years of holiday traditions at the White House. Read more at Whitehouse.gov.
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By Public Affairs Section | 21 December, 2017 | Categories: Exclude, News, President of the United States | Tags: Christmas 2017, Donald J. Trump, First Family, First Lady Melania Trump, Time-Honored Traditions, White House
By Public Affairs staff, U.S. Embassy, Wellington. The Embassy is honored to send two of New Zealand’s leading entrepreneurs – Jessica Manins ( ProjectR Director) and Alexia Hilbertidou (Founder of GirlBoss ) – to the 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India later this month. The United States of America and the Republic of India are proud to announce …
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By Public Affairs Section | 14 November, 2017 | Categories: Connecting with Kiwis, Exclude, News, President of the United States, Science & Tech | Tags: Alexia Hilbertidou, Donald J. Trump, GES, Girlboss, Global Entrepreneurship Summit, Hyderabad, India, Ivanka Trump, Jessica Manins, Tech
Secretary of State Tillerson: “I am really delighted that we were able to make this stop in New Zealand to reaffirm the strong partnership that exists between the United States and New Zealand.” *** During his visit to New Zealand, Secretary of State Tillerson was welcomed with a pōwhiri at Premier House, followed by a meeting …
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By Public Affairs Section | 7 June, 2017 | Categories: Chargé D’Affaires, Economic Affairs, Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & New Zealand, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Prime Minister Bill English, Rex Tillerson
President Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress on February 28. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — and citizens of America: Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month, we are reminded of our nation’s path towards civil rights and the work that still remains …
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By Public Affairs Section | 2 March, 2017 | Categories: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, President of the United States, Vice President of the United States
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Bill English of New Zealand spoke on the telephone today. The two leaders affirmed the close friendship and bilateral partnership between the United States and New Zealand. The two leaders discussed regional issues, including challenges to regional peace and security, …
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By Public Affairs Section | 6 February, 2017 | Categories: Exclude, News, President of the United States | Tags: Prime Minister Bill English, United States
Press Operations – Defense.gov Release No: NR-026-17 Jan. 24, 2017 Pentagon spokesman Capt. Jeff Davis provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense James Mattis spoke by phone today with New Zealand’s Minister for Defense Gerry Brownlee to discuss the U.S.-New Zealand defense relationship. Secretary Mattis thanked Minister Brownlee for New Zealand’s support on various areas of …
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By Public Affairs Section | 26 January, 2017 | Categories: Exclude, News, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Minister for Defense Gerry Brownlee, Secretary of Defense James Mattis, U.S Navy destroyer USS Sampson, USS Sampson
Here’s newly sworn-in President Trump’s full speech President Trump delivered this inaugural address on January 20, 2017. THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our …
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By Public Affairs Section | 24 January, 2017 | Categories: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, President of the United States, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Inauguration 2017
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Premier House Wellington, New Zealand November 13, 2016 from State.gov PRIME MINISTER KEY: Okay, good morning. So we had a great opportunity to welcome Secretary Kerry to New Zealand and to catch up with him after his brief but I’m sure important trip down to Antarctica. Let me just start by …
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By Public Affairs Section | 13 November, 2016 | Categories: Connecting with Kiwis, Exclude, Former Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, President of the United States | Tags: Prime Minister John Key