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Parliamentary delegation to promote New Zealand’s national interest abroad

Parliamentary delegation to promote New Zealand’s national interest abroad. Strengthening established relationships and forging new ones, while advocating for enhanced trade ties is the focus of an upcoming delegation led by the Speaker, Rt Hon Trevor Mallard.

Parliamentarians from UK and the Pacific gather

Parliamentarians from UK and the Pacific gather to share knowledge at the New Zealand Parliament MPs and parliamentary staff from the Houses of Parliament United Kingdom and a range of Pacific parliaments meet in Wellington, New Zealand this week.

Marama Davidson elected new Green Party Co-leader

Apr 08 - South Auckland-based MP Marama Davidson will join James Shaw in the role of Green Party Co-leader, after the result of the leadership contest was announced this morning in Auckland.

Fiery hearing fails to put RNZ bungle to bed

Apr 06 - Questions of party bias were aimed at RNZ's board chair as executives were grilled in select committee over a scandal that still has legs. Thomas Coughlan had tickets to the action.

Joyce bows out after 10 years at the top

Steven Joyce, National’s “Mr Fix-It”, bids farewell to Parliament after almost a decade in politics. His valedictory speech covers his career highlights, viral fame, and the personal toll of the job. Sam Sachdeva reports.

New Customs legislation a boost for New Zealand’s international trade

Mar 22, 2018 - The Customs and Excise Bill which passed its third reading in Parliament this evening will give Customs the tools it needs for the 21st Century says the Minister of Customs Hon Meka Whaitiri.

Joint Statement on Cooperation between New Zealand and the Republic of Indonesia

At the invitation of the Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, His Excellency President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia paid a state visit to New Zealand on 18-19 March 2018.

Young New Zealand delegation heads to the USA

Mar 17, 2018 - Home Visit and Learn How Parliament works Office of the Speaker Press releases Young New Zealand delegation heads to the USA

Foreign Minister Winston Peters' recent comments about Russia are troubling and signal a change in foreign policy, the National Party says.

Mar 12, 2018 - During an interview over the weekend, Mr Peters questioned whether Russia was involved in the United States election or the downing of the Malaysian Airlines flight MH17.

Foreign Affairs Under-Secretary to travel to Chile, Peru, and Colombia

Mar 09, 2018 - Foreign Affairs Parliamentary Under-Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau is travelling to Latin America this week. He will represent New Zealand at the inauguration of the President-elect of Chile, Sebastian Piñera, and formally open New Zealand’s Embassy in Colombia.

Ardern leads ‘Pacific Reset’ tour

A "Pacific reset" for New Zealand's foreign policy is on the way, with Jacinda Ardern leading a delegation around the Pacific this week to hear about the big issues facing the countries. Sam Sachdeva writes for Newsroom about the Government's motivations for wanting to up its game.

Green Party announces new transparency measures

Mar 02, 2018 - Green Party Co-leader James Shaw has today announced two important new transparency measures, which will apply to Green Party Ministers, MPs and staff, to help counter the influence of money in politics.

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