Diego Garcia Military Base deal explained⤵️

As a strong supporter of the international rules-based system, New Zealand welcomes the agreement between the UK and Mauritius on the Chagos Archipelago. This is a positive step for the people of the UK and Mauritius, and for security in the Indo-Pacific region. 🇬🇧 🇲🇺 -WP

NEWS!!🗞️: UK-funded program connects Solomon Islands cocoa producers to UK market. UK-funded trade mission involving ten cocoa buyers to Solomon Islands organised by the UKTP Programme forged this connection in September 2024 Head here for more: bit.ly/3FjYQ04

✈️ Before you jet off on your adventure, make a pit stop at the FCDO travel advice page! 📍travelaware.campaign.gov.uk It’s packed with the latest tips and information to help you steer clear of trouble and stay safe while you explore the world

The Shangri-La Dialogue is a defence gathering that happens every year in Singapore. It's happening this week but what is it all about, why does it matter, and who is coming? Watch our man in uniform, Head of British Defence Staff (SE Asia) Colonel Eddie, explain all 👇

From every sprint to every strike, precision meets passion. Royal Navy Hockey Association have arrived forging connections on and off the turf 🏑

Happy World Environment Day! Today we again highlight the incredible work done by local group 'Resilience Innovation and Social Change Girls Club' in Honiara, turning plastic into eco-friendly bricks. High Commissioner Paul Turner visited to see their work on 27/05/2025.

UK and NZ have many things in common but two things come to the fore on National Fish and Chip Day 1. We are both surrounded by the sea 2. We both love a chippy on a Friday after work Everyone has their local go-to — what's your favourite? Shout out to @thechipperynz 🐟🍟

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Team UK is on the ground in Auckland 🇬🇧🇳🇿 Trade Envoy Carolyn Harris joins the High Commission & Consulate-General as we kick off a week focused on innovation, inclusive growth & the UK-NZ FTA in action — from boardrooms to Fieldays. #UKNZ #Fieldays2025 #FTAinAction

The UK, NZ, Australia, Canada, and Norway have jointly taken measures against Israeli Government Ministers in response to their repeated incitement of violence against Palestinian communities. For more information - ow.ly/9xwQ50W7utn Press release ow.ly/FUgM50W7utq

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Many thanks to British High Commissioner HE Iona Thomas OBE 🇬🇧 OBE and UK in New Zealand for hosting a reception at Homewood to mark the national conference of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs which starts tomorrow. An enjoyable evening with Hon. Peeni Henare MP New Zealand Institute of International Affairs @NZIIAPN.

🎒 Your future self will thank you. Make your evacuation plan today — stay calm tomorrow.

Great to catch up with Todd McClay today following his visit to 🇬🇧 last month. Trade and growth are at the heart of the 🇬🇧 & 🇳🇿 relationship and it’s fantastic that our Free Trade Agreement continues to deliver for our consumers and businesses 📈

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Still reminiscing about our annual King’s Birthday Party celebrating youth & community! 🎉 This year featured a photo competition & speed mentoring. Check out the winning photographs in the Star, page 5: ow.ly/BPJ650Wi6iu

🏉 Scottish Rugby kicks off their Pacific tour with a warm welcome at Terena Parāoa Marae in Whangārei. It's been 25 years since their last visit to New Zealand! They face the Māori All Blacks Saturday, then Fiji & Samoa. Are you tuning in? ow.ly/zBpz50Wk6M2

HMNZ Te Kaha detaches from #OpHighmast Thank you NZ for joining UK #CSG25 - great to have you sailing with the Strike Group! 🇳🇿⚓️ NZ Defence Force

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