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Tag: ministry of foreign affairs and trade

New Zealand 
June 10, 2019

Putting an end to “mission creep”

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1522 Views featured, iraq war, ministry of foreign affairs and trade, new zealand first, ron mark

“Get some guts and join the right side!” That was the remark of then-Prime Minister John Key of the National Party in response to

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New Zealand 
May 24, 2018

No, the Foreign Minister’s overseas trips are not “vacations”

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1212 Views diplomacy, featured, ministry of foreign affairs and trade, winston peters

As they are paid for by taxpayer dollars, many New Zealanders become critical when they see elected politicians traveling overseas. The most common accusation

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New Zealand 
May 16, 2018May 21, 2018

Investing in Stronger Ties with the Pacific

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1304 Views budget 2018, featured, ministry of foreign affairs and trade, new zealand first, pacific region, winston peters

In the lead-up to the much-awaited first budget of the new Labour-New Zealand First government, the Rt. Hon Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced a significant

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