The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade acts in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. We do this by building connections with and influencing other countries to advance New Zealand’s interests, project New Zealand values and secure the outcomes that matter to New Zealand. We pursue the Government’s international priorities and provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
Our work contributes to New Zealanders’ well-being in the following ways:
- Kaitiakitanga: Generations of New Zealanders benefit from sustainable solutions to global and regional challenges
- Prosperity: New Zealanders have better job opportunities and incomes from trade, investment and other international connections
- Security: New Zealanders are able to live, do business, travel and communicate more safely at home and offshore
- Influence: New Zealanders have confidence their country can influence others on issues that matter for them now and in the future.
Read more: https://www.mfat.govt.nz/