Iona Thomas OBE ๐ฌ๐ง
@IonaCThomas
British High Commissioner to New Zealand ๐ณ๐ฟ & Governor of the Pitcairn Islands ๐ต๐ณ. Formerly @UKinPakistan ๐ต๐ฐ@UKinLibya ๐ฑ๐พ & @UKUN_NewYork ๐บ๐ณ
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https://www.gov.uk/government/people/iona-thomas 07-03-2017 16:23:50
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๐The ๐ฌ๐งOverseas Territory of #PitcairnIsland ๐ต๐ณ is recognised in New Scientist for their work on #conservation . The tiny community
making a big impact;
๐๏ธUNESCO UK heritage site
๐massive #marine protected area
Pitcairn MPA
๐ญDark sky sanctuary
Great to host ๐ฌ๐ง company Dataยณ at UK in New Zealand this week to discuss how ๐ณ๐ฟ companies can streamline & simplify their data to get better results. Find out more at data-cubed.co.uk
Merci Laurence BEAU & France in New Zealand ๐ซ๐ท๐ช๐บ for such a delightful lunch to mark the milestone anniversary of the Entente Cordiale and celebrate our friendship & collaboration ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ซ๐ท
Really enjoyed getting to know Porirua earlier this week - a really vibrant community with a big heart โฅ๏ธ
Thanks to local MP Barbara Edmonds & Mayor Anita Baker for showing me around!
Great to see David Cameron & Winston Peters having this important discussion on issues of shared interest to both our countries. ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ณ๐ฟ
Welcome to our new Pitcairn Administrator Lindsy Thompson! As Governor, I look forward to working together to deliver for the people of Pitcairn & to preserve its unique environment ๐ต๐ณ
Wonderful to host Tim Jarvis & The Christchurch Foundation to hear about Tim recreating Shackletonโs epic journey to South Georgia ๐ฌ๐ธ - & learn how Shackletonโs determination & leadership can inspire us to tackle the worldโs biggest challenges ๐
Welcome to NZ OSAWA MAKOTO! I look forward to working together on shared interests in NZ & the Pacific. ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ณ๐ฟ
The Prime Minister & Minister Collins have expressed concerns today about malicious cyber activity targeting democratic institutions in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom.ย
-WP
Christopher Luxon Judith Collins
1/๐งต
Press release โฌ๏ธ
beehive.govt.nz/release/concerโฆ
Fantastic weekend in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park - lovely weather, stunning views & majestic landscapes.
Wonderful to explore new parts of such a beautiful & diverse country ๐ณ๐ฟ ๐๏ธ
๐ธ: Matt Thoume
Fantastic! UK has now ratified our #CPTPP legislation to join trade bloc. #IndoPacific is where 54% of global growth will be in coming decades and #UK proud to be strengthening our trade ties.
๐ 4 continents
๐ฆ ยฃ12 trillion market
๐งโโ๏ธ500m people
Kemi Badenoch Greg Hands