From defence.gov. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and New Zealand Minister of Defence Peeni Henare spoke today to reaffirm the enduring strength of the U.S.-New Zealand relationship. Secretary Austin and Minister Henare acknowledged the close alignment in both nations’ perspectives and approaches to addressing pressing regional …
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By Public Affairs Section | 2 March, 2021 | Categories: News, Press Releases | Tags: Minister of Defence Peeni Henare, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
REMARKS – DAVID R. STILWELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS HOOVER INSTITUTION, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, ASIA SOCIETY VIRTUAL OCTOBER 30, 2020. As prepared. Introduction Good afternoon. Thank you to the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and the Asia Society for inviting me. Thank you to organizers Orville Schell and Larry Diamond. It is an honor to be here today with former …
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By Public Affairs Section | 20 November, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases | Tags: former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Hoover Institution, Stanford University
State.gov PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 6, 2020. The United States congratulates New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Labour Party on their victory in the October 17 national parliamentary elections and commends the people of New Zealand for demonstrating the power of participatory democracy. New Zealand is one of our closest friends. …
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By Mike Cousins | 9 November, 2020 | Categories: Connecting with Kiwis, News, Press Releases, U.S. & New Zealand | Tags: Elections, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand Elections, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
From Whitehouse.gov Oct 23, 2020. The United States promotes a free and open Indo-Pacific region where likeminded nations uphold the international rules-based order. The United States is a Pacific power. The People’s Republic of China’s illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and harassment of vessels operating in the exclusive economic zones of other countries in the Indo-Pacific, threatens …
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By Mike Cousins | 25 October, 2020 | Categories: News, Press Releases | Tags: Indo-Pacific
A shipment of U.S. government-funded medical supplies leaves Auckland this afternoon bound for Samoa. Ambassador Scott Brown, U.S. Ambassador to both Samoa and New Zealand, says he was honored to have the opportunity to assist with packing out the shipment. “The PPE we’re sending includes nearly 100,000 pairs of gloves, tens of thousands of masks, …
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By Public Affairs Section | 18 September, 2020 | Categories: Former Ambassadors, News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID, COVID19, Former U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown, PPE, Samoa, USAID
FTC Press Release September 2nd, 2020 FTC Chairman Joseph J. Simons Signs Antitrust Cooperation Framework with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and United Kingdom. Multilateral Mutual Assistance and Cooperation Framework seeks to improve cooperation in an increasingly global economy Today, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph J. Simons signed the Multilateral Mutual Assistance and Cooperation Framework for Competition Authorities among …
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By Public Affairs Section | 4 September, 2020 | Categories: Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases | Tags: Antitrust Cooperation Framework, Australia, Canada, FTC, New Zealand, United Kingdom
By Adm. John C. Aquilino (Posted August 17, 2020) PEARL HARBOR – The growing security environment in the Pacific demands now more than ever that like-minded nations join forces to build trust and collective strength to ensure a continuing free and open Pacific for all nations. It is my honor to be standing side-by-side with capable, adaptive partners hosting Rim of …
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By Public Affairs Section | 24 August, 2020 | Categories: Connecting with Kiwis, News, Press Releases | Tags: Defense, New Zealand Defence Force, RIMPAC
STATE.GOV MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON – state.gov AUGUST 9, 2020 We the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State are gravely concerned by the Hong Kong government’s unjust disqualification of candidates and disproportionate postponement of Legislative Council elections. These moves have undermined the democratic process that has been fundamental to Hong …
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By Public Affairs Section | 10 August, 2020 | Categories: Key Documents, News, Press Releases | Tags: Hong Kong, United States Secretary of State
Readout of Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper’s Phone Call With New Zealand Minister for Defence Ron Mark. from defense.gov. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper spoke today with the New Zealand Minister for Defence Ron Mark, the two leaders reaffirmed the strength of the U.S. –NZL relationship, highlighted respective global security contributions, and discussed the challenging …
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By Mike Cousins | 22 July, 2020 | Categories: Key Officials, News, Press Releases | Tags: Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense
Press release. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) POLAR STAR (WAGB-10) will make a port call in Wellington later this week. The United States has been granted New Zealand’s permission for the POLAR STAR to visit after completing its seasonal operations in support of the National Science Foundation-managed U.S. Antarctic Program. Each year the USCGC POLAR …
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By Public Affairs Section | 24 February, 2020 | Categories: Connecting with Kiwis, News, Press Releases | Tags: McMurdo McMurdo, Polar Star Polar Star, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter U.S. Coast Guard Cutter, USCGC USCGCR
The following text is a joint statement affirmed by these countries: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, the Republic of Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Joint Statement on Advancing Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace Information technology is transforming modern …
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By Public Affairs Section | 24 September, 2019 | Categories: News, Press Releases | Tags: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Cyberspace, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, United States
Press Release. U.S. Department of Defense. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper embarks Friday, Aug 2 to visit Hawaii, Sydney, Auckland, Tokyo, Ulaanbaatar, and Seoul. In Sydney, Secretary Esper will attend the Australia – United States Ministerial Meeting (AUSMIN) where he will join U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in meeting with their Australian counterparts. Throughout his …
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By Public Affairs Section | 2 August, 2019 | Categories: News, Press Releases
Press Release. United States Ambassador Scott Brown is delighted to join New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Rt. Hon. Winston Peters, in announcing the full implementation of the Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors (KIWI) Act. “From next Monday, June 10, eligible Kiwis will be able to get online and apply for a new class …
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By Public Affairs Section | 5 June, 2019 | Categories: Business, Former Ambassadors, News, Press Releases | Tags: evisa, Former U.S. Ambassador Brown, Kiwi Act
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
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC March 8, 2019 The United States is proud to observe International Women’s Day, March 8. We extend our gratitude to the diverse women and girls around the globe who have made vast contributions in lifting up those facing challenges and hardship and put their own communities and …
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By Public Affairs Section | 9 March, 2019 | Categories: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: International Women’s Day, IWD2019, Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Embassy Led Eight Companies to 2018 Investment Event Seeking Business Opportunities in United States. Press Release, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – Ambassador Scott Brown today announced he is recruiting companies to join the New Zealand business delegation 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit, June 10-12, in Washington, D.C. The Investment Summit promotes the United States as the world’s premier …
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By Public Affairs Section | 8 March, 2019 | Categories: Former Ambassadors, News, Press Releases | Tags: Former Ambassador Brown, Investment, Investment Summit, SelectUSA Investment Summit, SelectUSA Summit
It is with much regret that we must announce that the USAF B52 scheduled to fly over the Wings over Wairarapa Airshow at 2pm this afternoon will not be able to make it. “We know that thousands of people made plans based on being able to see the B52. We know how disappointed they will …
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By Public Affairs Section | 23 February, 2019 | Categories: News, Press Releases | Tags: Airshow, B52 Air
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) POLAR STAR (WAGB-10) will make a port call in Wellington next week. The United States has been granted New Zealand’s permission for the POLAR STAR to visit after completing its seasonal operations in support of the National Science Foundation-managed U.S. Antarctic Program. “Each year the USCGC POLAR STAR …
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By Public Affairs Section | 15 February, 2019 | Categories: News, Press Releases, Science & Tech | Tags: Icebreaker
Press release. WASHINGTON – Building on five years of success in collaboration with emerging leaders in the Pacific, the U.S. Department of State, in partnership with Cultural Vistas, is pleased to announce the 46 leaders from 20 Pacific countries and territories chosen to attend the 2019 Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Conference taking place in Suva, Fiji …
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By Public Affairs Section | 13 February, 2019 | Categories: News, Press Releases | Tags: #YoungPacificLeaders, 2019 Young Pacific Leaders Conference, and Hawaii, and the American-affiliated Pacific including American Samoa, Fiji, Guam, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Islands of French Polynesia, the Marshall Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, ustralia, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, Young Pacific Leaders, YPL
Press Release: Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival organisers have announced that a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress will be making its New Zealand debut at their Air Festival. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber , designed and built by Boeing . It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The plane has a typical …
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By Public Affairs Section | 13 February, 2019 | Categories: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases | Tags: agricultural, Air Force Global Strike Command, B-52 Stratofortress, Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, gliders, helicopters, modern military, Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival, WWI, WWII aircraft
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC February 6, 2019. Waitangi Day reminds us of our two nations’ long, deep, and enduring friendship. The first U.S. Consul to New Zealand, James Reddy Clendon, was there to witness Te Tiriti o Waitangi in February 1840. One hundred eighty years since the first U.S. Consul to …
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By Public Affairs Section | 6 February, 2019 | Categories: Connecting with Kiwis, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: James Reddy Clendon, New Zealand, Pacific, U.S. Consul to New Zealand, Waitangi Day
Original article: Stuff A New Zealand Defence Force frigate is being celebrated with a rare award presented by the United States Navy for their support. On Friday, a US Meritorious Unit Citation was presented to the New Zealand Defence Force’s Anzac frigate, HMNZS Te Kaha, at the Devonport Naval Base. The United States chief of naval operations Admiral John Richardson presented the crew of HMNZS Te Kaha with …
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By Public Affairs Section | 5 November, 2018 | Categories: Connecting with Kiwis, News, Press Releases | Tags: HMNZS Te Kaha, New Zealand Defence Force, US Meritorious Unit, US Navy
“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
Thursday December 07, 2017. Cook Island News. I want to express my sincere appreciation for the warm welcome I received on my introductory trip to the Cook Islands. I met with leaders of government, business and civil society. I learned much about the people, culture and heritage of the Cook Islands. I was impressed by your commitment to preserving your language and …
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By Public Affairs Section | 10 December, 2017 | Categories: Former Ambassadors, News, Press Releases | Tags: Aitutaki, Cook Island News, Cook Islands, Pacific region, Penrhyn, Rarotonga
Media Release. The United States has sought, and been granted, New Zealand’s permission for a U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) POLAR STAR (WAGB-10), to make a port call at Lyttelton on its way to complete its seasonal operations in support of the National Science Foundation-managed U.S. Antarctic Program. The visit …
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By Public Affairs Section | 7 December, 2017 | Categories: News, Press Releases, Science & Tech | Tags: Icebreaker, Lyttelton, New Zealand, POLAR STAR, U.S. Antarctic Program, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter, U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker
New Zealand Defence Force Press Release. The importance of building and maintaining strong regional relationships between navies was emphasised by the United States Commander Pacific Fleet, Admiral Scott Swift, when he visited the Devonport Naval Base today. Admiral Swift was a keynote speaker at the Fleet Warfare Forum hosted by the Royal New Zealand Navy. …
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By Public Affairs Section | 17 August, 2017 | Categories: Connecting with Kiwis, Key Officials, News, Press Releases | Tags: 7th Fleet, Admiral Scott Swift, Admiral Swift, Devonport Naval Base, Fleet Warfare Forum, Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy, United States Commander Pacific Fleet, US Navy
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
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Official UNCLASSIFIED For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON May 30, 2017 Secretary of State Tillerson Travel to Sydney and Wellington U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will be in Sydney, Australia, June 5–6, with Secretary of Defense James Mattis to participate in the 2017 Australia-U.S. Ministerial …
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By Public Affairs Section | 31 May, 2017 | Categories: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & New Zealand | Tags: Rex Tillerson
While docked at Lyttelton, crew members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star assisted the New Zealand Defence Force and the New Zealand Police throughout the night in providing assistance as needed in cordoned areas affected by the recent fire in the Christchurch Port Hills. U.S. Antarctic Icebreaker to visit New Zealand. U.S. Embassy …
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By Public Affairs Section | 9 February, 2017 | Categories: Chargé D’Affaires, Connecting with Kiwis, Environment, News, Our Ocean, Press Releases | Tags: Amundsen-Scott South Pole Stations, CDAGreen, Chargé d'Affaires, Lyttelton, McMurdo Station, POLAR STAR, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter, U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker
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
From Patrol Squadron 47 Public Affairs. OKINAWA, Japan – Members with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 assisted New Zealand in field survey operations following an earthquake in the South Island of New Zealand Nov. 15. VP-47’s aircrew, accompanied by two Royal New Zealand Air Force airmen, took off from the Royal New …
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By Public Affairs Section | 16 November, 2016 | Categories: Connecting with Kiwis, News, Press Releases | Tags: Earthquake, Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron, Kaikoura, Royal New Zealand Air Force, US Airforce, VP-47
From state.gov. For the latest visit State.gov. Photos from the trip» Secretary of State John Kerry travels to Antarctica, New Zealand, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Peru from November 10 – November 18. From November 10-12, Secretary Kerry travels to Antarctica, where he will visit McMurdo Station, the largest research station of the U.S. Antarctic Program, as well as surrounding areas on Ross Island, …
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By Public Affairs Section | 5 November, 2016 | Categories: Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Press Releases | Tags: Antarctica, John Kerry, New Zealand, NSF
Office of Public Affairs U.S. Embassy, Wellington August 31, 2016 This weekend, representatives from ten major U.S. universities, and from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), will be available to answer questions from New Zealand students about studying in the United States. “It’s a unique opportunity for Kiwi students to meet recruiters and alumni from …
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By Public Affairs Section | 31 August, 2016 | Categories: Education, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & New Zealand | Tags: #USUNIEXPO16, EducationUSA, New Zealand, U.S. Universities Expo
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 9, 2016. Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel will travel to Laos and New Zealand August 11-16. In Laos, Assistant Secretary Russel will meet with Lao officials and attend the East Asia Summit Preparatory Senior Officials Meeting. This will be the last …
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By Public Affairs Section | 10 August, 2016 | Categories: Connecting with Kiwis, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, U.S. & New Zealand | Tags: Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Barack Obama, Daniel Russel, East Asia Summit
President Obama on the Tragic Shooting in Orlando Today, as Americans, we grieve the brutal murder — a horrific massacre — of dozens of innocent people. We pray for their families, who are grasping for answers with broken hearts. We stand with the people of Orlando, who have endured a terrible attack on their city. …
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By Mike Cousins | 13 June, 2016 | Categories: Former Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Barack Obama, Florida, Orlando, Shooting
NZDF Media Release Nine New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel have embarked on the US naval hospital ship USNS Mercy as they take part in the largest multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) mission to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Wing Commander (WGCDR) Michelle White, who is the Senior National Officer of the NZDF contingent and …
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By Public Affairs Section | 2 June, 2016 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Featured Event, Former Ambassadors, News, Press Releases
Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Wellington. James R. Clapper , U.S. Director of National Intelligence, is on a routine visit to meet with senior officials to discuss a wide range of issues important to both countries. The relationship between the United States and New Zealand has never been stronger, and we welcome the opportunity to work closely to safeguard …
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By Mike Cousins | 14 March, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases | Tags: James R. Clapper, U.S. Director of National Intelligence
MEDIA RELEASE, March 11, 2016 One of Hawaii’s most respected live performers, Paula Fuga, will grace the main stage at this year’s Pasifika Festival on Saturday, March 12. Since her breakout modern Hawaiian soul debut album Lilikoi in 2007, Paula has gone on to tour the world with artists such as Jack Johnson and Ziggy Marley, and …
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By Ola Thorsen | 11 March, 2016 | Categories: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Auckland, Barack Obama, Pasifika Festival, Paula Fuga
Media Statement, March 9th, 2016. FBI Director James B. Comey met this week with our partners in New Zealand to discuss a host of important issues regarding the safety and security of the citizens of both countries. The U.S.-New Zealand law enforcement partnership remains steadfast, and we welcome the opportunity to work together to share critical information …
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By Public Affairs Section | 9 March, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases | Tags: FBI, FBI Director, James B. Comey
Office of Public Affairs U.S. Embassy, Wellington Tongariro, New Zealand’s oldest National Park, has been chosen as the site for a celebration to mark a century of U.S. National Parks. “National Parks engage communities through recreation, conservation, historic and cultural preservation. They highlight values we share with the people of New Zealand,” says U.S. Ambassador …
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By Public Affairs Section | 2 March, 2016 | Categories: Environment, Former Ambassadors, National Parks, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Ambassador Mark Gilbert, Department of Conservation, DOC, National Park Service, New Zealand, NPS, NPS100, Tongariro
