#ICYMI: NZ Defence Minister Judith Collins and the NZ delegation met with Department of National Defense - Philippines Secretary Gilberto Teodoro for the Philippine–New Zealand Bilateral Defence Meeting in Makati Shangri-La, reaffirming their shared commitment to regional peace and security. 🇳🇿🇵🇭🌏

Today is #WorldPressFreedomDay. New Zealand 🇳🇿 is part of the Media Freedom Coalition that advocates for the protection and independence of journalists and media workers globally, and concrete actions to advance international media freedom. Media Freedom Coalition

#LOOK: Amb. McIntosh (Catherine McIntosh) hosted a dinner reception during NZ Defence Minister Judith Collins’s visit to Manila ✨ Joined by key government partners, the diplomatic community and academia, the evening celebrated the SOVFA signing and built connections between 🇳🇿&🇵🇭

NZ Defence Minister Judith Collins, with Amb. Catherine McIntosh and the NZ delegation, paid a courtesy call on President Bongbong Marcos. Grateful for the warm reception and opportunity to build on commitments made during PM Christopher Luxon’s 2024 visit. 🇳🇿🤝🇵🇭

One year ago today, I presented credentials as New Zealand’s Ambassador to the Philippines. 🇳🇿🤝🇵🇭From Anilao’s reefs to signing the SOVFA, it’s been a year of milestones, manaakitanga, and momentum. Grateful for the journey—excited for what’s next! #NZinPH

Some moments have an impact in quiet ways—through a conversation, a shared laugh, a community visit. As I look back on my first year in the Philippines, I carry these moments with deep gratitude. Here's to friendship, learning, and the road ahead. 🇳🇿🤝🇵🇭

The 🇳🇿🇵🇭 #SOVFA is a milestone, marking an important new chapter in our defence partnership. This agreement strengthens our shared commitment to regional security & defence cooperation, paving the way for deeper ties and Comprehensive Partnership.

🎧 Insightful conversation ahead! NZ Defence Minister Judith Collins discusses the SOVFA and its importance in strengthening 🇳🇿🇵🇭 defence ties. Thank you to GMA Integrated News Pia Arcangel-Halili for this powerful convo. 👉 Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=rM9D-5…

Yesterday’s dangerous actions against 🇵🇭 scientific vessels near Sandy Cay are troubling. Use of water cannons and contact between vessels risks safety at sea. Peaceful resolution of maritime disputes in accordance with UNCLOS is fundamental to regional stability.

🔎 #LOOK: New Zealand 🇳🇿is pleased to announce that the number of Manaaki New Zealand Postgraduate Scholarships we offer for the Philippines 🇵🇭 has been increased to 44! 🎓✨ 📄 Read the statement below for more information.

Education is at the heart of people-to-people diplomacy. 🇳🇿🇵🇭 We teamed up Education New Zealand for a roundtable with PH media to highlight practical, work-ready learning, student support, and more Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships for Filipino learners.

We join the Filipino people in celebrating the 127th Independence Day! 🇵🇭 We commemorate this special day with our Filipino partners & friends. May our partnership continue to deepen and uphold the values of peace and democracy that this day powerfully symbolises.

🌏Regional cooperation in action! The New Zealand Embassy is honoured to witness the opening of the Exercise KAMANDAG 09-25. This is a reaffirmation of our commitment to regional security and shared resilience in the Indo-Pacific

New Zealand is home to a growing Filipino community! 🇵🇭 Ambassador Catherine McIntosh (Catherine McIntosh) met with Department of Migrant Workers - Philippines Sec. hans leo j. cacdac to strengthen ties and discuss the important contribution Filipino migrant workers make to New Zealand’s society 🇳🇿

#LOOK: Second Secretary David Pennycook spoke at the New Zealand Study Fair, encouraging aspiring Filipino students to explore world-class education and life-changing opportunities in New Zealand. 🎓🇳🇿 Study with New Zealand #NZinPH #ENZRoadshow2025

Happy New Year Aotearoa New Zealand! Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. Under the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar, the reappearance of Matariki in the mid-winter night sky heralds the start of a New Year.