Together with our friends and allies, we will deliver national and economic security for working people. Great to see you, @ChrisLuxonMP, as our two countries step up our military partnership. Secure at home. Strong abroad. That's what our Plan for Change will deliver.

An important visit by Christopher Luxon to the UK this week to reaffirm and strengthen the strong relationship and shared goals between our two countries. 🇬🇧 🇳🇿

From dawn services to wreath layings, BHC staff and UK military exchange officers joined ANZAC Day commemorations across New Zealand—honouring those who served, and continue to serve. Lest we forget. #ANZACDay #UKinNZ

Moving to join Anzac Day commemorations in London at the Cenotaph and Westminster Abbey, honouring the sacrifice of those who have served and recommitting ourselves to strive for peace.

The UK is committed to delivering clean power by 2030 and accelerating to net zero. So it was great to talk to NZ Climate and Energy Minister Simon Watts today about how we can share expertise and work together to increase renewable energy, including in the Pacific.

This morning we marked 80 years since VE Day with a service at St Paul’s Cathedral in Wellington — a moment to reflect, remember and give thanks. #VEDay80 #WeWillRememberThem

Their victory will always be one of our finest hours. Today we come together to celebrate those who fought for our freedom. #VEDay80

Two years on, the UK–NZ Free Trade Agreement is delivering: ✅ £3.7bn in bilateral trade ✅ 82% of goods traded tariff-free ✅ New collabs on green finance, legal services & women in STEM Trade in action. 🌏 🔗 gov.uk/government/new… #UKNZFTA #TradeInAction

The Edinburgh Tattoo is coming to Auckland! 🇳🇿 🥁 It was a pleasure to join Judith Collins & Mayor Wayne Brown last week to celebrate a 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 cultural icon coming to Eden Park, Auckland in February 2026. Find out more here: bit.ly/3ZlBrBY

Excellent meeting with UK Minister of Defence Procurement & Industry Maria Eagle & with ⁦Iona Thomas OBE 🇬🇧⁩. ⁦Chris Penk⁩ & I were delighted to meet with a minister from one of our closest defence friends. #BetterTogether

This week Maria Eagle MP Minister for Defence Procurement & Industry visited NZ to discuss our collaboration & how UK defence companies can support NZ’s security. From Indo-Pacific security to closer defence cooperation, the UK-NZ partnership is going from strength to strength.

Today we thank United Nations Peacekeepers for their service and sacrifice. Since 1948, 2 million people have served with UN Peacekeeping to protect civilians and build lasting peace. British Army 🇬🇧 offers specialist training to those deploying as blue helmets including women peacekeepers.

Speaking at the 6th Pacific-France Summit, Minister Peters said: “Working alongside likeminded partners like France is important and we recognise France’s long-standing commitment to the Pacific and the contribution it makes to regional stability.” 🗣️: beehive.govt.nz/speech/6th-pac…

Wonderful to host UK Trade Envoy Carolyn Harris MP on her first visit to New Zealand this week. Together we met: 🇬🇧 firms building 🇳🇿 infrastructure 🏗️ 🇳🇿 tech companies growing in 🇬🇧📱 🇬🇧 agritech experts at Fieldays 🚜 🌾 …and had a quick chat with the PM too! 🇬🇧 🇳🇿 📈

Wonderful to join 🇬🇧 High Commissions & Embassies across the world this week in hosting the annual King’s Birthday Party! 🎂 This year we celebrated in Christchurch & shone a spotlight on the shared aspirations & connections between the next generation of Kiwis & Brits 🇳🇿 🇬🇧

Great to catch up with Finance Minister Nicola Willis today to discuss increasing investment, economic growth & uptake of the UK-NZ Free Trade Agreement 🇬🇧 🇳🇿 📈

The UK 🇬🇧 and NZ 🇳🇿 have signed the #TIDES agreement — backing clean energy access across the Pacific. A $24m initiative, TIDES brings public & private finance together to help Pacific nations shift from fossil fuels to renewables. Partnership in action. 🌏 #ClimateFinance

The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the United Kingdom have released a joint statement on Gaza. Senator Penny Wong David Lammy Johann Wadephul Antonio Tajani 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 🇬🇧 🇮🇹 🇩🇪 Statement: gov.uk/government/new…

Joint statement from the UK, NZ and others calling for humanitarian assistance in Gaza and an immediate end to the conflict. 🇬🇧 🇳🇿

Visited this morning by Andy Start, the UK’s first National Armaments Director & Co-Chair of the Defence Suppliers Forum Executive. Always good to meet with our UK colleagues and talk defence, defence industry & the rules-based order. Joined by UK High Commissioner Iona Thomas OBE 🇬🇧