Our Chargé for 🇧🇼 is in Gaborone this week for the Consultative Forum hosted by Botswana Government. Great to hear Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi’s reflections on Botswana and the world, & consider opportunities for 🇳🇿🇧🇼 collaboration in ag, sustainability, promoting democracy & rules based system

Our Deputy attended the ICRC Commonwealth Conference on Intl Humanitarian Law this week with Rīpeka Whero Aotearoa | New Zealand Red Cross. 🇳🇿 is a long standing supporter of the rule of law & compliance with IHL principles, & values opportunity to discuss issues with Commonwealth colleagues. New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade DIRCO South Africa

Egypt! So much incredible (ancient) history, monuments and culture! What a week it’s been so far 🇪🇬 #NickDiscoversAfrica

Fantastic night under the Matariki stars with friends and whanau. Reflecting on those who have passed, sharing kai and looking forward to the future. Manawatia a Matariki.

This month and every month we strongly support the human rights of those in the LGBTIA+ community. #PrideMonth2024 🌈 🌏

Congratulations to Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 on his re-election as South African President and to South Africa for celebrating 30 years of democracy. South Africa is an important partner for New Zealand bound by our shared values and our sporting rivalry.

Golden Gate National Park, Free State. South Africa turning on a stunner! 🇿🇦

A privilege to connect with 🇳🇦 Minister of Higher Education Dr Itah Kandjii-Murangi Min. of Higher Education Technology & Innovation in the margins of RUFORUM to consider ways in which education can support achieving climate goals, including through GRA scholarships in 🇳🇿 and other GRA members Government of Namibia

Great to meet with Amb Bölke-Möller @MIRCO_NAMIBIA this afternoon to discuss the 🇳🇿🇳🇦 relationship, common interests in rules-based system as smaller states, cooperation opportunities, importance of finding innovative solutions to climate change, and our rugby connection! New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

A pleasure to connect with Executive Director Sikongo Haihambo of Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade today to consider NZ-Namibia economic opportunities and discuss common challenges as smaller states in current times, including importance of predictable international trade rules 🇳🇿🇳🇦 New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Marking the importance of diversity and human rights, and celebrating freedom and equality at #SowetoPride on Saturday, with our Deputy High Commissioner proud to march with partners and allies 🏳️‍🌈

Our Deputy Nick Meehan is at #ILGA2024 in Cape Town, with reps from New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade and 🇳🇿 civil society - an important opportunity to consider actions for equality and non-discrimination of LGBTQI+ people (NZ intl human rights priority) at largest global gathering of LGBTIQ changemakers

#ILGA2024 saw over 30 NZ and Pacific govt and civil society reps travel to Africa - one of the largest delegations in recent years! Amazing to build connections between Pacific and 🇿🇦 LGBTQI+ reps in the margins, and reflect on shared experiences uniting both continents.

Our Deputy Nick recently participated in CGIAR Ukama Ustawi’s Pitch Day for SMEs in Southern Africa developing climate smart solutions in the ag sector. Inspiring to hear innovative solutions for tackling climate change, and congrats to the winners and all participants! IWMI

Holiday season adventures in 🇿🇦 - a privilege to see more of this spectacular country!

Contrasting gumboots are evidently a new Friday workwear trend.

Insightful meeting in Pretoria between New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Chief Director Mid East/Africa Nicole Roberton & DDG Amb Lallie DIRCO South Africa yesterday, underscoring 🇳🇿🇿🇦 close relationship, common views of centrality of UN & multilateral system, and 🇳🇿 participation in 🇿🇦 G20 host year in Trade WG

Prep for the #Anzac dawn service tomorrow @ #freedompark #AnzacDay2025 #southafrica 🇳🇿🇦🇺

The 2nd SA G20 Trade and Investment meeting underway in Cape Town, South Africa. The G20 TIWG meeting is a 2nd of a series of meetings that will take place throughout the year, culminating to the G20 Trade Minister's meeting in October 2025. #G20SouthAfrica #ReKaofela

Humbling to have a walking tour of Hillbrow with the DlalaNje team and witness a snapshot of life - but also inspiring to see the community work they are doing. Thanks for the opportunity!