MFAT Annual Report 2020-21

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Our Highlights

In line with our purpose, the Ministry delivers value to New Zealanders and contributes to their wellbeing. We do this in line with our four value propositions for New Zealanders.

Case Study: Virtual Trade Mission to Japan

COVID-19 had a significant impact on exporters, particularly those used to travelling overseas to meet business partners face-to-face.

Case Study: Hosting a Virtual APEC21

Challenged by the prospect of border closures during Aotearoa New Zealand’s host year, the Government made an early decision to host APEC21 virtually.

Case Study: Pacific Data Hub Launched

Good data is crucial to good decision-making – and a new central source of reliable, current Pacific data will help governments, agencies, donors and civil society alike when making decisions that affect Pacific peoples.

Case Study: 2020 Regional Conference on Securing the Limits of the Blue Pacific

The Regional Conference on Securing the Limits of the Blue Pacific was a testament to the fact that virtual diplomacy can work and deliver great results for Aotearoa New Zealand and the region.

Case Study: Christchurch Call Second Anniversary

Aotearoa New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, and French President, Emmanuel Macron, jointly chaired a virtual summit on the second anniversary of the Christchurch Call, on 15 May 2021.

Case Study: Tūhono – Connecting Together

With international air travel severely restricted by the global pandemic, many Ministry Heads of Mission experienced a longer-than-expected time outside Aotearoa New Zealand.