23 June, 2009
McCully to visit Indonesia
Foreign Minister Murray McCully leaves tomorrow for a two-day visit to Indonesia where he will meet with his counterpart, Dr Hassan Wirajuda.
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Associated Ministers
- Murray McCully - Minister
- Tim Groser - Associate Minister
18 June, 2009
NZ, Australia to run non-lethal whaling project
Australia and New Zealand today announced the first Antarctic whale research expedition as part of the Southern Ocean Research Partnership.
Read full release >>16 June, 2009
McCully urges restraint as Iranians protest poll result
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today urged Iranian authorities to show restraint as post-election protests escalate in the capital, Tehran.
Read full release >>5 June, 2009
Cabinet paper on NZAID
The third and final Cabinet paper, and the subsequent Cabinet Minute, on the decision to change the institutional arrangements, mandate, and policy settings of the government's international development and aid agency, NZAID, is now publicly available.
Read full release >>4 June, 2009
NZ to support school fees scheme in Samoa
New Zealand is to provide up to $1 million to help disadvantaged families in Samoa meet the cost of school fees, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today.
Read full release >>3 June, 2009
Speech to the Pacific Wave Conference
New Zealand’s engagement with the Pacific region in the years ahead was a particular focus for the National Party during our time in opposition.
Read full speech >>28 May, 2009
Realistic support strengthens NZ diplomacy
Budget 2009 provides realistic support for New Zealand's overseas representation, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says.
Read full release >>26 May, 2009
NZ urges long-term peaceful solution in Sri Lanka
Finding a long-term peaceful solution that benefits all the people of Sri Lanka is crucial now that nearly three decades of fighting is over, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today.
Read full release >>25 May, 2009
NZ condemns North Korean nuclear test
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today condemned reports of a nuclear weapons test by North Korea - the second such test in the past two and a half years.
Read full release >>21 May, 2009
NZ doubts fair trial for Aung San Suu Kyi
New Zealand doubts that Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will get a fair trial, and continues to call for her immediate release, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today.
Read full release >>20 May, 2009
NZ, EU to explore bilateral agreement
New Zealand and the European Union are exploring the benefits of a comprehensive bilateral agreement covering political, security and economic areas
Read full release >>15 May, 2009
McCully condemns detention of Aung San Suu Kyi
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today condemned the apparent imprisonment of Burmese pro-democracy leader and Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Read full release >>14 May, 2009
McCully heads to Europe, Japan
Foreign Minister Murray McCully leaves for Brussels on Saturday for New Zealand's regular six-monthly consultations with the European Union, before travelling to Japan.
Read full release >>14 May, 2009
McCully names new High Commissioner to Solomons
Career diplomat Mark Ramsden will be New Zealand's new High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today.
Read full release >>8 May, 2009
McCully names new Ambassador to Viet Nam
Career diplomat Heather Riddell will be New Zealand's next Ambassador to Viet Nam, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today.
Read full release >>7 May, 2009
Cabinet material on changes to NZAID
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today released two papers (one with an annex), and the subsequent Cabinet Minutes, relating to the government's decision to change the institutional arrangements, mandate, and policy settings of the government's international development and aid agency, NZAID.
Read full release >>6 May, 2009
NZ supporting eye health in the Pacific
New Zealand is contributing $5.6 million to a trans-Tasman project that will improve eye health, and treat blindness in the Pacific, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today.
Read full release >>1 May, 2009
NZ calls for immediate ceasefire in Sri Lanka
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has joined international calls for an immediate ceasefire in northern Sri Lanka to allow trapped civilians to leave the conflict zone.
Read full release >>1 May, 2009
Aid increases as NZAID changes focus
Poorer nations, particularly in the Pacific, will benefit significantly from changes to New Zealand's approach to aid, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today.
Read full release >>1 May, 2009
Speech to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs
Speech to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs Government Building, Victoria University, Wellington
Read full speech >>25 April, 2009
McCully marks Anzac Day in Afghanistan
Foreign Minister Murray McCully is commemorating Anzac Day with New Zealand Defence Force personnel serving in Afghanistan's Bamyan province.
Read full release >>22 April, 2009
NZ concerned for trapped civilians in Sri Lanka
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today appealed to Sri Lankan government forces and the Tamil Tigers to heed international calls to end the perilous situation faced by civilians caught in fighting in northern Sri Lanka.
Read full release >>21 April, 2009
McCully to Singapore for NZ Business Forum
Foreign Minister Murray McCully leaves for Singapore today to give the keynote speech at a New Zealand Business Forum, and to meet with senior Singaporean Ministers.
Read full release >>20 April, 2009
NZ not taking part in Durban Review Conference
New Zealand will not take part in the Durban Review Conference in Geneva, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today.
Read full release >>11 April, 2009
Bainimarama's re-appointment a sham, says McCully
The re-appointment of Commodore Bainimarama as Fiji's interim Prime Minister is a sham and the events that surround his appointment take his country down an even darker path, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today.
Read full release >>10 April, 2009
Fiji move a serious step backwards, says McCully
Today's abrogation of the Fiji constitution by President Iloilo is "a serious step backwards", Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today.
Read full release >>8 April, 2009
McCully sees fresh energy in NZ-US relations
New Zealand's relationship with the United States will benefit from fresh eyes and fresh energy with new administrations in both countries, Foreign Minister McCully said today, after meeting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington.
Read full release >>5 April, 2009
Government condemns North Korean missile launch
The New Zealand government today codemned North Korea's satellite launch, which defied strong and widespread international opposition.
Read full release >>3 April, 2009
McCully names new Ambassador to UN in Gevena
Career diplomat Dell Higgie will be New Zealand's next Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva and Ambassador for Disarmament, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today.
Read full release >>1 April, 2009
NZ withdraws Human Rights Council bid
New Zealand has decided not to pursue its candidature for election to the Human Rights Council in 2009, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today.
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