NZ in Australia

Last month, High Commissioner Andrew Needs joined MFAT Deputy Secretary Vangelis Vitalis and DFAT Deputy Secretary George Mina for a discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing our economies. A valuable exchange between senior NZ and Australian officials on shared economic priorities. 🇳🇿🇦🇺 📸: DFAT / Rhiannon Johannes

NZ and Australia are committed to working together to advance Pacific priorities. From climate action to development to security, we are coordinating closely and responding to shared challenges alongside our Pacific neighbours. Recent ministerial meetings in Canberra reinforced our shared commitment to supporting a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Pacific. Read the full joint statement: bit.ly/anzmincanberra

NZ and Australia are closely aligned on foreign and defence policy 🇳🇿🇦🇺 Recent ministerial meetings in Canberra reaffirmed our shared outlook in a more challenging strategic environment, and our commitment to coordinate responses across foreign policy and defence. This alignment supports our ability to work together to promote a more stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. More: bit.ly/4cxlrDY

Stepping up defence cooperation across the Tasman 🇳🇿🇦🇺 Recent ministerial engagements in Canberra agreed to closer cooperation across training, planning and operations — strengthening our response to shared challenges and regional security. Read more: bit.ly/anzmin2026

At @ANU_NSC, NZ High Commissioner Andrew Needs was pleased to join First Nations & Pacific experts to discuss shared security across northern Australia & our Pacific neighbourhood, incl. PNG & NZ: “Australia and New Zealand are Pacific nations - our security is inextricably linked to the region and its peoples." (Image supplied: Rohan Thomson/ANU)

Close to 50,000 Kiwis call the Gold Coast home. NZ Consul-General to Queensland James Munro met with Gold Coast @MayorTomTate to discuss the strong connection between NZ and one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities. Kiwis are also the biggest group of international tourists here.

NZ High Commissioner Andrew Needs joined leaders across industry and government at the Minerals Week 2026 Parliamentary Dinner in Canberra. With PM Anthony Albanese and IEA’s Fatih Birol outlining the future of global minerals, and a focus on shared energy and economic priorities. Great to connect with Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen and counterparts across the sector.

Great to host the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) Emerging Leaders welcome reception at the New Zealand High Commissioner’s Residence in Canberra this evening 🇳🇿🇦🇺 Bringing together emerging leaders from across NZ and Australia to connect across government and business. Pleased to have Senator Jessica Collins join us and speak to the strength of the trans-Tasman relationship.

NZ High Commissioner Andrew Needs was honoured to attend the @AustralianArmy 125th anniversary in Canberra, alongside NZ Defence Adviser Col Lisa Kelliher and Military Adviser Lt Col Nathan Mutu. A moment to recognise 125 years of service and the close ties between our defence communities.

In an increasingly complex strategic environment, NZ–Australia coordination is critical. Today’s ANZMIN consultations in Canberra advanced cooperation across foreign policy and defence, including regional security and Pacific priorities, with a shared commitment to a stable and secure Indo-Pacific. @NewZealandMFA @SenatorWong @JudithCollinsKC @RichardMarlesMP