Thanks Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington for invitation to International Leadership Programme Diplomatic Dialogue. Really enjoyed talking about 🇪🇺 role in global affairs with curious & engaged students. 🌍 #EUinNZ #YouthEngagement #OurVoiceOurFuture

Great meeting w Nanaia Mahuta & Libby Giles on global citizenship education in the Pacific. 🇪🇺 national educational models are globally recognised & we look forward to collaborating w 🇳🇿 Centre for Global Studies.

Visited Malaghan Institute and heard about their research programs & partnerships with 🇪🇺 researchers and beyond. Collaboration is key in their important work. 🤝 #EUinNZ #TeamEurope #GlobalPartnerships

Visited AROTEC Diagnostics, a European-owned leader in protein purification technology. Impressive to see their contributions to biotechnology benefiting both 🇪🇺 and 🇳🇿. #EUinNZ #TeamEurope #Biotechnology #HealthcareInnovation

Attended the Science New Zealand board meeting with Crown Research Institutes. Great insights into their work and the potential for EU-NZ collaborative research through #HorizonEurope. 🇪🇺🇳🇿 #EUinNZ #TeamEurope #ScienceNZ #Innovation

Met with Simon Tucker from Fonterra to discuss innovation & sustainability in agriculture. Great exchange on EU-NZ cooperation & opportunities under #EUNZFTA 🤝 #EUinNZ #TeamEurope #globaltrade

Great to meet Hon Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives. Discussed the importance of OECD cooperation in the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific + the need to seize opportunities in the green & digital transitions. 🌱🌎 #EUinNZ #OECD #greentransition #AsiaPacific

Great to hear from Hon Judith Collins & be a panelist on "Small States, a Powerful Voice Together: Defence, #AI, and Multipolarity." EU’s new AI Act offers opportunities for #innovation + encourages #investment + strengthens international #cooperation. 🇪🇺🤝 #EUinNZ

Pleased to speak at the CID Annual Conference 2024 on 'Global Development: Competing Priorities in a Conflicted World.' I'll discuss the EU's work in the Pacific and the power of storytelling to amplify impact in civil society. 🇪🇺 Council for International Development Aotearoa NZ #AnnualConference2024

Excellent meeting w New Zealand Police Minister Mark Mitchell! The Europol-NZ Police agreement is now in force, enhancing 🇪🇺🇳🇿 cooperation against serious crime and terrorism, w strong data protection. More info ℹ️ europol.europa.eu/media-press/ne…

On Daffodil Day, we stand with those affected by cancer. The EU is committed to supporting cancer research and healthcare, here in New Zealand & globally. 🌎 Let’s support those battling cancer and ensure no one faces it alone. 🌼 #DaffodilDay #support #EUinNZ

#TeamEurope delighted to welcome Bede Corry & Paula Wilson 🇪🇺&🇳🇿 are committed like-minded partners w common values. We’re working closely on shared priorities #Pacific #Ukraine We go from strength to strength ↗️ #EUNZFTA ↗️ #HorizonEurope #StrongerTogether 🇪🇺🤝🇳🇿

Honoured to present 🇪🇺condolences following the passing of Kīngi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. As said at his tangihanga, a mighty totara has fallen, but may it become a waka wide enough for all people of Aotearoa. May he rest in peace

Just celebrated 5 years of being live with you all here - and a few more of being on this marvellous planet!

Looking forward to Day 2 of the Climate Change and Business Conference in Auckland. 🌱 Excited to speak on the panel discussing trade policy, climate change, and New Zealand’s role in the world : Challenges + Opportunities #CCBC24 #LeadingClimateAction #SustainableBusiness

Shared insights about strong commitment of 🇪🇺 &🇳🇿 to sustainability, w investment opportunities in clean tech + renewable energy + green building materials. EU & NZ are working together on innovative solutions, w #HorizonEurope boosting our joint research & climate efforts. 🤝🌱

Great exchange of views w H.E. Neeta Bhushan, High Commissioner of India to NZ, discussing India-NZ relations and the dynamics of EU and Indian policies. Fascinating conversation! #Diplomacy #GlobalEngagement European Union in New Zealand India in New Zealand

Great to meet with Arena Williams and to see that she is (almost!) as enthusiastic about the EU as I am! We are #StrongerTogether. She is heading off soon to Brussels for the #EUVP.

Great meeting w Ian Town, Chief Science Advisor Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora, discussing New Zealand's commitment to cooperate w EU on pandemic preparedness, brain health & more ! Exciting EU-NZ partnerships already underway in health tech via #HorizonEurope—plenty more to come! 🤝

Spoke to students at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington today about the strong partnership between the EU and New Zealand. 🇪🇺🇳🇿 Discussed how we are collaborating on global challenges like climate change and trade. Great to engage with such bright, curious minds! European Union in New Zealand