Really Small States in Really Big Conflicts

Written By: - Date published: 8:01 am, May 9th, 2023 - 16 comments
Categories: australian politics, chris hipkins, Deep stuff, Free Trade, Globalisation, International, Russia, trade, uk politics, uncategorized, us politics, war - Tags:

In case we just missed it, New Zealand really has picked a side.

Prime Minister Hipkins will shortly head to the NATO summit in Lithuania together with Australia, Japan and South Korean leaders. Also Vladimir Zelinskyy is intending to go as well.

We didn’t need the Russian invasion of Ukraine to tell us that great power competition is back, since China and the United States  and Russia had been going at it well before even COVID temporarily messed up the multilateral trade system upon which we had built our little country.

But it’s made it worse, and so we’re picking a side, and that side is NATO.

As relations between China and the United States grow more antagonistic, the rest of the world watches with unease. Australia has made a recent arrest of one of their own citizens for selling defence secrets to a foreign secret service while operating in China.

Two weeks ago the PLA completed major military exercises around Taiwan designed to show that it could completely cut this island off.

Beijing has alleged that Washington is working to cut it off from international markets. A violent showdown over Taiwan looks likely.

Where does a small country like New Zealand that is completely reliant on multilateral trade rules and networks position itself when great power rivalry is intensifying and the multilateral system is less and less reliable?

The quick answer is that New Zealand has no choice but to do both at once. We had good reason to be optimistic that the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Trade Partnership would strengthen trade diplomacy.

We also had good reason to be optimistic at the result of Ministerial Conference 12 of the World Trade Organisation in Geneva in June last year. That meeting pretty much shocked everyone by revealing the Geneva Package. This was a series of negotiated agreements on global emergencies including food insecurity, the covid-10 pandemic, on e-commerce, and on fisheries subsidies.

I would not be surprised if the current government appoints Jacinda Ardern to be its rep to the WTO, or to the UN, or similar. Her skill at international relations is an important and rare asset that needs to be used at least as well as that of Helen Clark.

It is also worth noting that the world now has major treaties on climate change and a world trade system in carbon. Its hybrid governance structure is revolutionary: it combines top-down elements in monitoring and verification, with bottom-up commitments—namely the Nationally Determined Contributions—which were approved domestically by each signatory state on a voluntary basis. Argue about how effective they are all you like; they are massive multilateral achievements.

Exceedingly important for New Zealand and our realm countries is another hard won recent multilateral agreement, the High Seas Treaty.

This is to say, that the world really isn’t falling apart, our part within a multilateral order is still strong, and New Zealand can for the foreseeable future rely on that to continue.

New Zealand will never have the strength, the capacity or the need to worry about some upcoming defence posture about China. It is in New Zealand’s interests that, simply, it stay sufficiently friendly with Australia and the traditional alliances within Five Eyes and AUKUS. But it is even more in New Zealand’s interests that it keep trading with China, Australia, India, Indonesia, the United States, Canada, Japan and Europe all at once.

In reality there is little evidence of deglobalisation occurring. World trade flows (excluding international tourism) have been robust through the pandemic – and Foreign Direct investment flows are also recovering. It’s possible that world merchandise trade as a share of GDP has peaked, but that’s not the same as deglobalisation.

If anyone has visited Auckland International Airport or Queenstown Airport recently you can feel the international trade in services through tourism really accelerating as all those thousands bump around you with their suitcases. Tourism is what will help soften New Zealand’s recession more than anything else.

For the most part the rise of China, India and Indonesia compared to the United States as our near trading neighbours is consistently in our interests. And yup, there’s plenty of Chinese holidaymakers in those airports.

New Zealand is in the right place at the right time.

Yes, we should expect US global trade hegemony to continue to gradually weaken. No, that’s not a problem for us.

There is still a global order sustained by a multilateral system, and New Zealand remains one of its primary beneficiaries. Fact is, everyone needs it large and small.

A core part of multilateralism is to stop conceiving of the world in military terms, even as the Ukraine-Russia war drags on. The core relevant part of multilateralism is trade and trade institutions. The United States in particular stalled reform of the IMF until late 2015. It was only in late 2015 that the US Congress approved a transfer of 6% of the voting share from developed countries to emerging ones. This has enabled China to become the country with the third-highest voting share, behind the USA and Japan.

Arguably because they were kept waiting, China decided to create the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the New Development Bank, as well as a framework to provide liquidity support in response to potential short term balance-of-payment pressures: the Contingent Reserve Arrangement.

The way I see it there is little to fear in a competition of east-west development banking facilities and institutions, particularly for small states like ourselves.

So Prime Minister Hipkins is doing precisely the right and predictable thing going to the big NATO track meet: he is continuing the time honoured New Zealand position of being friends with our own bilaterial mates with big sticks, but sustaining this tiny economy to particularly good friends with big wallets who want to buy our stuff.

That is how you remain a small successful state within a really big conflict.

16 comments on “Really Small States in Really Big Conflicts ”

  1. Ad 1

    Didn't we already put this one up?

  2. tsmithfield 2

    I think it is right that we are aligned with other democratic nations. Not oppressive dictatorships.

    Our exposure to China is a major concern. Last time I looked they were about 2.5 x greater than our next trading partner (Australia) in terms of exports, and over 30% of total exports. So, we obviously need to diversify as quickly as possible, otherwise, we will be very vulnerable to both sanctions from China if they don't like our political stance, or our allies if they want solidarity in sanctioning China.

    In terms of China attempting to take Taiwan by force, I have my doubts. The least bloody strategy would be for China to blockade Taiwan into submission. But, the problem for China is that China itself is very vulnerable to blockades. And China is highly dependent on imports.

    An interesting video here on China's vulnerability around the Malacca Strait. But there are also choke points between the Phillipines (where the US has bases) and Taiwan for instance. And, also around Japan.

    So, this is a problem that China would need to solve before it could undertake aggresive action for real.

  3. Ed 3

    The clue is in the name.

    North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.

    Not South Pacific.

    We are reverting to being a puppet of Anglo/American imperialism.

    A mistake.

    A big mistake.

  4. Stuart Munro 4

    We had good reason to be optimistic that the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Trade Partnership would strengthen trade diplomacy.

    Nonsense – it ruined the hard work that had gone into building a partnership with nations of comparable size that would not abuse their market power and trade as equals. ASEAN was our direction for growth, the TPPA was the path for immature politicians that needed a big parent to tell them what to do. The Gnats came up with a deal involving a massive net loss, which Labour rejigged to almost neutrality – only for Trump to can it. Lesson learned? America cannot play trade straight – they twist and turn like a twisty turny thing.

    Ultimately NZ must side with the liberal democracies. Putin doesn't fly here, and Xi only if he keeps his mischief within his borders. Putin's little adventure has reunited Europe, with even the traditionally neutral Swiss coming out against him. None of our normal allies and trading partners are pro-Putin – so even if our diplomatic advice comes from soulless neo-liberal clowns that cannot tell a totalitarian despot from a liberal democrat, there would be no percentage in selling out our moral position in the reflexively wrong-headed way neo-liberals invariably prefer.

    • Ed 4.1

      Putin's little adventure has reunited Europe

      Not according to this article from the New Statesman, which states Europe has been spilt into East and West.

      https://www.newstatesman.com/world/europe/ukraine/2022/06/europe-divided-in-ukraine-war

      • Stuart Munro 4.1.1

        Yeah nah – it's just journalists trying to fill column inches.

        Sure there is quibbling, and funder fatigue – but with the exception of a handful of troublemakers like Orban, Europe is firmly opposed to Putin.

        Should Ukraine's offensive conspicuously fail, some of Europe may vacillate, but those facing borders with neofascist Russia, like Poland, will not fall away, or be destabilized by one of Putin's spoiling operations any time soon.

      • UncookedSelachimorpha 4.1.2

        That article is 11 months old. Despite the predictions, both sides of the supposed split continue to supply substantial support to Ukraine today.

        • Jono letts 4.1.2.1

          Interesting take on a complicated and largely, actually FULLY..NOTHING TO DO WITH US..situation.. so…why are we picking sides would be a good question…and somewhat staggeringly…why is neutrality regarded as some kind of dirty word in the mass media. neutrality is only flawed if its a case of a state based on world domination….this is a conflict that has nothing to do with that..hence neutral = legit position.

          The reality is US and NATO cant help themselves getting involved.

          Lets look at history shall we (and apply western logic in brackets)

          A) George Bush invaded Afg OCT 7 01 =disgrace(Sept 11th is TOTAL IRRELEVANCE)

          B) The TALIBAN got zero assitance(we must give billions to them to repel invader)

          C) Bush invades IRAQ for OIL and "were all sweet with that "(saddam getting 100 billion in weapons to punish the invaders, kill americans and teach them a lesson)

          D) Bush puts Ukraine and Georgia on NATO to do list, Russia states its extreme displeasure and appeals for calm, neutrality, talking,diplomacy for over a decade(Cuba joining Russia on weapons = ww3 standoff)

          E) 2014 completely undemocratic COU destroys democratically elected prez..(but thats ok because its a country with ties to russia)

          ….Maybe a bit of research prior to feb24 2022 would help people understand why

          ukraine is not 100% innocent either….

          Neutrality is the best position, like India has..because it does not excalate the conflict. Meanwhile..the western mass media appears to be brilliant putin mindreaders.

          The point is…The USA and Nato actively got involved when Ukraine not part of NATO…A "defensive alliance" giving weapons….go figure.

          The talks in April 2022 brokered by turkey and isreal were looking promising..then along come Johnson.

          I stand for peace….putting guns down where you stand and talking..

          • UncookedSelachimorpha 4.1.2.1.1

            I stand for peace….putting guns down where you stand and talking..

            This is Putin's most fervent hope at present – to be allowed to keep his conquests while he prepares to grab more later.

            You stand for rewarding aggression and war, the illegal seizure of land by force, wholesale war crimes, mass murder of civilians, mass rape, systemic torture, subjugation and imperialism. Because that is what the unjust “peace” you seek is all about.

            • Jono letts 4.1.2.1.1.1

              Oh..you mean like Bush saying "mission accomplished" on May 1 2003..where he can then steal trillions in oil.

              Your not addressing the question….Neutrality is the default. .what justification for intervention? By your own logic..china russia and Iran give sanctuary to saddam and billions in weapons..mass deaths of US personnel april 03 leading to ww3 stand off may 03

              • UncookedSelachimorpha

                What Bush (and others) did in Iraq was wrong, so that makes what Putin is doing in Ukraine right.

                Got it.

                • Jono letts

                  Giving weapons to zelensky is to kill russians is the right thing to do…..according to you.. thus giving weapons to saddam to kill Americans is right and just by your logic.

                  • UncookedSelachimorpha

                    Many people opposed to the US attack on Iraq called on the USA to desist and withdraw.

                    Have you been calling for Russia to withdraw from Ukraine and cease its attacks? If not, then you aren't looking for peace – you are looking for Russia to win.

                    • Jono letts

                      That is the point precisely..

                      Of course I don't Condone putin invasion..just like I didn't bushes.

                      The point is…when Bush invaded I Didn't support weapons to saddam.

                      By your logic..u support weapons to saddam to escalate =quagmire war

                      The World minus 4 countries..stood for peace Mar 20 2003.

  5. Jono letts 5

    Oh I get it..so punish countries impersonating US and nato behaviour?

Recent Comments

Recent Posts

  • EV road user charges bill passes
    Transport Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the passing of legislation to move light electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) into the road user charges system from 1 April.  “It was always intended that EVs and PHEVs would be exempt from road user charges until they reached two ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    7 hours ago
  • Bill targets illegal, unregulated fishing in international waters
    New Zealand is strengthening its ability to combat illegal fishing outside its domestic waters and beef up regulation for its own commercial fishers in international waters through a Bill which had its first reading in Parliament today. The Fisheries (International Fishing and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2023 sets out stronger ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    8 hours ago
  • Reserve Bank appointments
    Economists Carl Hansen and Professor Prasanna Gai have been appointed to the Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee, Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced today. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is the independent decision-making body that sets the Official Cash Rate which determines interest rates.  Carl Hansen, the executive director of Capital ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    9 hours ago
  • Stronger protections for apartment owners
    Apartment owners and buyers will soon have greater protections as further changes to the law on unit titles come into effect, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) Amendment Act had already introduced some changes in December 2022 and May 2023, and ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    11 hours ago
  • Travel focused on traditional partners and Middle East
    Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Egypt and Europe from this weekend.    “This travel will focus on a range of New Zealand’s traditional diplomatic and security partnerships while enabling broad engagement on the urgent situation in Gaza,” Mr Peters says.   Mr Peters will attend the NATO Foreign ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    12 hours ago
  • Keep safe on our roads this Easter
    Transport Minister Simeon Brown is encouraging all road users to stay safe, plan their journeys ahead of time, and be patient with other drivers while travelling around this Easter long weekend. “Road safety is a responsibility we all share, and with increased traffic on our roads expected this Easter we ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    14 hours ago
  • Cost of living support for over 1.4 million Kiwis
    About 1.4 million New Zealanders will receive cost of living relief through increased government assistance from April 1 909,000 pensioners get a boost to Superannuation, including 5000 veterans 371,000 working-age beneficiaries will get higher payments 45,000 students will see an increase in their allowance Over a quarter of New Zealanders ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    14 hours ago
  • Tenancy reviews for social housing restart
    Ensuring social housing is being provided to those with the greatest needs is front of mind as the Government restarts social housing tenancy reviews, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. “Our relentless focus on building a strong economy is to ensure we can deliver better public services such as social ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    15 hours ago
  • Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plan halted
    The Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary will not go ahead, with Cabinet deciding to stop work on the proposed reserve and remove the Bill that would have established it from Parliament’s order paper. “The Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill would have created a 620,000 sq km economic no-go zone,” Oceans and Fisheries Minister ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    15 hours ago
  • Cutting all that dam red tape
    Dam safety regulations are being amended so that smaller dams won’t be subject to excessive compliance costs, Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk says. “The coalition Government is focused on reducing costs and removing unnecessary red tape so we can get the economy back on track.  “Dam safety regulations ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    16 hours ago
  • Drought support extended to parts of North Island
    The coalition Government is expanding the medium-scale adverse event classification to parts of the North Island as dry weather conditions persist, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today. “I have made the decision to expand the medium-scale adverse event classification already in place for parts of the South Island to also cover the ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    17 hours ago
  • Passage of major tax bill welcomed
    The passing of legislation giving effect to coalition Government tax commitments has been welcomed by Finance Minister Nicola Willis.  “The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023–24, Multinational Tax, and Remedial Matters) Bill will help place New Zealand on a more secure economic footing, improve outcomes for New Zealanders, and make our tax system ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago
  • Lifting economy through science, tertiary sectors
    Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins and Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds today announced plans to transform our science and university sectors to boost the economy. Two advisory groups, chaired by Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, will advise the Government on how these sectors can play a greater ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago
  • Government announces Budget priorities
    The Budget will deliver urgently-needed tax relief to hard-working New Zealanders while putting the government’s finances back on a sustainable track, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.  The Finance Minister made the comments at the release of the Budget Policy Statement setting out the Government’s Budget objectives. “The coalition Government intends ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago
  • Government to consider accommodation solution
    The coalition Government will look at options to address a zoning issue that limits how much financial support Queenstown residents can get for accommodation. Cabinet has agreed on a response to the Petitions Committee, which had recommended the geographic information MSD uses to determine how much accommodation supplement can be ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago
  • Government approves extension to Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care
    Cabinet has agreed to a short extension to the final reporting timeframe for the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care from 28 March 2024 to 26 June 2024, Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says.                                         “The Royal Commission wrote to me on 16 February 2024, requesting that I consider an ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago
  • $18m boost for Kiwis travelling to health treatment
    The coalition Government is delivering an $18 million boost to New Zealanders needing to travel for specialist health treatment, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says.   “These changes are long overdue – the National Travel Assistance (NTA) scheme saw its last increase to mileage and accommodation rates way back in 2009.  ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago
  • PM’s Prizes for Space to showcase sector’s talent
    The Government is recognising the innovative and rising talent in New Zealand’s growing space sector, with the Prime Minister and Space Minister Judith Collins announcing the new Prime Minister’s Prizes for Space today. “New Zealand has a growing reputation as a high-value partner for space missions and research. I am ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago
  • Concerns conveyed to China over cyber activity
    Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand’s concerns about cyber activity have been conveyed directly to the Chinese Government.     “The Prime Minister and Minister Collins have expressed concerns today about malicious cyber activity, attributed to groups sponsored by the Chinese Government, targeting democratic institutions in both New ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago
  • Independent Reviewers appointed for School Property Inquiry
    Independent Reviewers appointed for School Property Inquiry Education Minister Erica Stanford today announced the appointment of three independent reviewers to lead the Ministerial Inquiry into the Ministry of Education’s School Property Function.  The Inquiry will be led by former Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully. “There is a clear need ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago
  • Brynderwyns open for Easter
    State Highway 1 across the Brynderwyns will be open for Easter weekend, with work currently underway to ensure the resilience of this critical route being paused for Easter Weekend to allow holiday makers to travel north, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. “Today I visited the Brynderwyn Hills construction site, where ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago
  • Speech to the Infrastructure Funding & Financing Conference
    Introduction Good morning to you all, and thanks for having me bright and early today. I am absolutely delighted to be the Minister for Infrastructure alongside the Minister of Housing and Resource Management Reform. I know the Prime Minister sees the three roles as closely connected and he wants me ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago
  • Parliamentary network breached by the PRC
    New Zealand stands with the United Kingdom in its condemnation of People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-backed malicious cyber activity impacting its Electoral Commission and targeting Members of the UK Parliament. “The use of cyber-enabled espionage operations to interfere with democratic institutions and processes anywhere is unacceptable,” Minister Responsible for ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago
  • NZ to provide support for Solomon Islands election
    Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins today announced New Zealand will provide logistics support for the upcoming Solomon Islands election. “We’re sending a team of New Zealand Defence Force personnel and two NH90 helicopters to provide logistics support for the election on 17 April, at the request ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago
  • NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force
    The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand’s ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union.    “I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago
  • COVID-19 inquiry attracts 11,000 submissions
    Public consultation on the terms of reference for the Royal Commission into COVID-19 Lessons has concluded, Internal Affairs Minister Hon Brooke van Velden says.  “I have been advised that there were over 11,000 submissions made through the Royal Commission’s online consultation portal.” Expanding the scope of the Royal Commission of ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago
  • Families to receive up to $75 a week help with ECE fees
    Hardworking families are set to benefit from a new credit to help them meet their early childcare education (ECE) costs, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. From 1 July, parents and caregivers of young children will be supported to manage the rising cost of living with a partial reimbursement of their ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago
  • Unlocking a sustainable, low-emissions future
    A specialised Independent Technical Advisory Group (ITAG) tasked with preparing and publishing independent non-binding advice on the design of a "green" (sustainable finance) taxonomy rulebook is being established, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says.  “Comprising experts and market participants, the ITAG's primary goal is to deliver comprehensive recommendations to the ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago
  • Chief of Army thanked for his service
    Defence Minister Judith Collins has thanked the Chief of Army, Major General John Boswell, DSD, for his service as he leaves the Army after 40 years. “I would like to thank Major General Boswell for his contribution to the Army and the wider New Zealand Defence Force, undertaking many different ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    4 days ago
  • Minister to meet Australian counterparts and Manufacturing Industry Leaders
    25 March 2024 Minister to meet Australian counterparts and Manufacturing Industry Leaders Small Business, Manufacturing, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly will travel to Australia for a series of bi-lateral meetings and manufacturing visits. During the visit, Minister Bayly will meet with his Australian counterparts, Senator Tim Ayres, Ed ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    4 days ago
  • Government commits nearly $3 million for period products in schools
    Government commits almost $3 million for period products in schools The Coalition Government has committed $2.9 million to ensure intermediate and secondary schools continue providing period products to those who need them, Minister of Education Erica Stanford announced today. “This is an issue of dignity and ensuring young women don’t ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    5 days ago
  • Speech – Making it easier to build.
    Good morning, it’s great to be here.   First, I would like to acknowledge the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors and thank you for the opportunity to be here this morning.  I would like to use this opportunity to outline the Government’s ambitious plan and what we hope to ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    6 days ago
  • Pacific youth to shine from boost to Polyfest
    Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti has announced the Government’s commitment to the Auckland Secondary Schools Māori and Pacific Islands Cultural Festival, more commonly known as Polyfest. “The Ministry for Pacific Peoples is a longtime supporter of Polyfest and, as it celebrates 49 years in 2024, I’m proud to ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    6 days ago
  • 2024 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships announced
    ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    6 days ago
  • Speech to Breast Cancer Foundation – Insights Conference
    Before moving onto the substance of today’s address, I want to recognise the very significant and ongoing contribution the Breast Cancer Foundation makes to support the lives of New Zealand women and their families living with breast cancer. I very much enjoy working with you. I also want to recognise ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    6 days ago
  • Kiwi research soars to International Space Station
    New Zealand has notched up a first with the launch of University of Canterbury research to the International Space Station, Science, Innovation and Technology and Space Minister Judith Collins says. The hardware, developed by Dr Sarah Kessans, is designed to operate autonomously in orbit, allowing scientists on Earth to study ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    6 days ago
  • Speech to the New Zealand Planning Institute
    Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today and I’m sorry I can’t be there in person. Yesterday I started in Wellington for Breakfast TV, spoke to a property conference in Auckland, and finished the day speaking to local government in Christchurch, so it would have been ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    7 days ago
  • Support for Northland emergency response centre
    The Coalition Government is contributing more than $1 million to support the establishment of an emergency multi-agency coordination centre in Northland. Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell announced the contribution today during a visit of the Whangārei site where the facility will be constructed.  “Northland has faced a number ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    7 days ago
  • Celebrating 20 years of Whakaata Māori
    New Zealanders have enjoyed a broader range of voices telling the story of Aotearoa thanks to the creation of Whakaata Māori 20 years ago, says Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka. The minister spoke at a celebration marking the national indigenous media organisation’s 20th anniversary at their studio in Auckland on ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    7 days ago
  • Some commercial fishery catch limits increased
    Commercial catch limits for some fisheries have been increased following a review showing stocks are healthy and abundant, Ocean and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. The changes, along with some other catch limit changes and management settings, begin coming into effect from 1 April 2024. "Regular biannual reviews of fish ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    7 days ago

Page generated in The Standard by Wordpress at 2024-03-28T11:46:33+00:00