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We come together to discuss the evolving dynamics of our international reality, where numerous shifts and hurdles feature prominently. The theme of this conference is “Populism and Global Politics”.

Today, I want to highlight the significance of fostering partnerships in our foreign policy and collaborating to devise solutions – at home, in the Pacific, our wider region and across the globe.

It is incumbent on New Zealand to insert its foreign policy stance in a manner that aligns to the values and interests we believe will safeguard our sense of peace, stability, and inclusive economic prosperity.

Today, I am proud to reaffirm our strong and enduring commitment to universal human rights and the international human rights system.

New Zealand observers are to join a Multinational Observer Group that will report on Fiji’s forthcoming General Election.

Locally-led development is at the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Pacific Resilience Approach. We are committed to supporting the development priorities of our Pacific partner countries, and wherever feasible, delivering our support through local actors – civil society and NGOs.

Chinese Embassy Reception

Te Papa, Wellington

Tēnā koutou katoa, Da jia hao

In 2050, we want to see a system which works to benefit all New Zealanders through delivering for the communities they serve and belong to, and leveraging new technologies while also building awareness around the role every New Zealander has in the water system and value of this precious taonga – our wai.

It has been an intrepid journey for this nation to bring forward and hold present the aspirations of our foundational agreement, in a way that reflects what was envisaged by ancestors who signed it. By 2040, Aotearoa will mark 200 years since the signing of the Treaty and the partnership intended between the Crown and Māori.

We have embarked on a completely new area for our country, never having a country-specific sanctions regime until now.

The Water reform programme is focused on delivering a seamless transition, which lays the foundations for long-term transformation. This will better position our three waters system nationwide to continue to meet new challenges.

Local democracy thrives when a broad range of individuals, who bring different perspective and experiences, stand for public office.  

Te Taumata National Trade Hui

Banquet Hall, Beehive

Mihimihi / Greeting

It is an honour to be in the beautiful Kingdom of Tonga, today — welcomed by the warmth and hospitality of the Tongan people, and the abundance of generosity that is truly Pacific.

On Monday 25 July, Myanmar’s state-run newspaper announced the execution of four people, including political figures – Phyo Zeya Thaw, Kyaw Min Yu - known as Ko Jimmy, Hla Myo Aung and Aung Thura Zaw.

We are living through a period with significant disruption and complex; the international context and our ability to effect foreign policy is at a time when the rules based norms and international order is being challenged.

I’m pleased to join you for my second address at the 56th Annual Otago Foreign Policy School.

Aotearoa New Zealand is a proponent of peace and reconciliation, and we condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Te Aratini — The Festival of Indigenous & Tribal Ideas conveys the idea of ‘many converging pathways,’ and acts as a call to ignite new and existing connections between indigenous and tribal peoples, globally.

It’s my pleasure to speak to you today about Aotearoa New Zealand and ASEAN, and the importance of our partnership in the Indo-Pacific.

This is an opportunity to share the next steps that I intend to take to reinforce the centrality of the Pacific and our outlook over the next few years.

Thank you to the Latin America New Zealand Business Council for the really kind invitation to speak today. 

Aotearoa New Zealand’s international development cooperation aims to contribute to a more peaceful world, in which all people live in dignity and safety, all countries can prosper, and our shared environment is protected.

Kei ngā tōpito e wha o te āo e rere ana te mihi maioha ki a koutou nō tawhiti,