Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Manatū Aorere
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) represents New Zealand in formal communications with other countries and their governments. By building connections and influence in other countries, MFAT works to secure outcomes that matter to New Zealand.
MFAT also monitors and interprets changes in international political, diplomatic and trade situations. Based on this information, it provides the Government with advice, and then acts to promote and protect New Zealand’s interests.
Ministers
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Hon Nanaia Mahuta
Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Hon Damien O'Connor
Minister for Trade and Export Growth
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Hon Aupito William Sio
Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Hon Phil Twyford
Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth
Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control
Manager
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Chris Seed
Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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