Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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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

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta

    Hon Nanaia Mahuta

    Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Hon Damien O'Connor

    Hon Damien O'Connor

    Minister for Trade and Export Growth

    Minister for Trade and Export Growth

  • Hon Aupito William Sio

    Hon Aupito William Sio

    Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Hon Phil Twyford

    Hon Phil Twyford

    Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control

Manager

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    Chris Seed

    Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Organisations

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