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 Foreign relations of New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
New Zealand is a “dialogue partner” with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), a member of the East Asia Summit and an active participant in APEC.
New Zealand is involved in the WTO's Doha Development Agenda and was disappointed by the failure of the most recent talks in July 2006.
Relations between France and New Zealand were strained for two short periods in the 1980s and 1990s over the French nuclear tests at Moruroa and the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Foreign_relations_of_New_Zealand   (1887 words)

  
 New Zealand (09/06)
New Zealand was declared a dominion by a royal proclamation in 1907.
New Zealand was a direct beneficiary of many of the reforms achieved under the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations, with agriculture in general and the dairy sector in particular enjoying many new trade opportunities.
New Zealand is an active member of the global coalition in the War against Terrorism, and deployed SAS troops to Afghanistan, and naval and air assets to the Persian Gulf.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/35852.htm   (4241 words)

  
 Wikinfo | New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
New Zealand is a Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy governed by a 120-member unicameral parliament, from which an executive cabinet of about 20 ministers is selected.
The New Zealand cabinet is led by the Prime Minister of New Zealand, currently (April 2003) Helen Clark of the centre-left Labour party, which governs in coalition with the further-left Progressive Coalition party, and with support from the centre-right United Future.
New Zealand's most popular sports are rugby (primarily rugby union but also rugby league), football (the most popular sport amongst children), cricket, and netball (the sport with the most players); golf, tennis, rowing and a variety of water sports, particularly sailing.
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=New_Zealand   (1533 words)

  
 New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
New Zealand is a country of two major and a number of smaller islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy.
Under the New Zealand Royal Titles (1953) Queen Elizabeth II is Queen of New Zealand and represented as head of state by the Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright.
www.freeglossary.com /New_Zealand   (2956 words)

  
 New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The population of New Zealand is mostly of European descent, with the indigenous Māori as the largest minority.
Elizabeth II is the Queen of New Zealand and is represented in the country by a non-political Governor-General.
New Zealand was involved in a Constitutional Convention in March 1891 in Sydney, New South Wales, along with the then-colonies of Australia.
abcworld.net /New_Zealand.html   (3921 words)

  
 Foreign Relations - New Zealand Economic & Financial Overview 2000 - The Treasury
New Zealand is also determined to meet its responsibilities and advance its interests as a constructive member of the world community.
New Zealand is therefore active in international organisations such as the United Nations and its agencies.
New Zealand trade and foreign policy has extended the boundaries of engagement, recognising the intersection between global integration and the pursuit of national interest.
www.treasury.govt.nz /nzefo/2000/foreign.asp   (430 words)

  
 EnciclopedyNew Zealand -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
New Zealand is a country formed of two major islands and a number of smaller islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
New Zealand also maintains responsibility for the foreign affairs of the self-governing countries of the Cook Islands and Niue, and administers the dependency of Tokelau.
New Zealand became a British colony with the Treaty of Waitangi of 1840, which also promised "complete chieftainship" (tino rangatiratanga) to the Māori tribes of New Zealand.
www.adago.com /New_Zealand.html   (2526 words)

  
 New Zealand (09/04)
New Zealand initialed a free trade agreement with Singapore in September 2000 and is seeking other bilateral/regional trade agreements in the Pacific area.
While no performance requirements are currently attached to foreign direct investment after consent is given, the government has proposed requiring foreign buyers of land to report periodically on their compliance with the terms of the consent.
The American Chamber of Commerce is active in New Zealand, with its main office in Auckland and a branch committee in Wellington.
www.state.gov /outofdate/bgn/n/47522.htm   (3528 words)

  
 New Zealand: Foreign Relations and Military - K12 Academics
New Zealand is a member of the following geo-political organizations: APEC, East Asia Summit, Commonwealth of Nations, OECD and the United Nations.
The American influence on New Zealand was weakened by the disappointment with the Vietnam War, the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior by France, and by disagreements over environmental and agricultural trade issues and New Zealand's nuclear-free policy.
New Zealand considers its own national defense needs to be modest; it dismantled its air combat capability in 2001.
www.k12academics.com /nz_military.htm   (427 words)

  
 New Zealand Visa Application - Tourist Visas, Business Visas, Expedited Visas - New Zealand Page
New Zealand's full participation in number of defense alliances lapsed by the 1980s.
New Zealand is known for its scenic landscapes of snowcapped mountains and rolling green pastures.
Since the United Kingdom was responsible for New Zealand's foreign affairs, direct U.S.-New Zealand diplomatic ties were not established until 1942, when the Japanese threat encouraged close U.S.-New Zealand cooperation in the Pacific campaign.
www.travisa.com /NewZealand   (642 words)

  
 Anzus Treaty: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library
As a result of the reestablishment of peace between Japan and the United States in 1951, Australia and New Zealand asked for a treaty making it clear that an attack on any of the three signatory countries would be considered an attack upon all.
New Zealand's 1985 refusal to allow U.S. nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed ships to enter its ports caused the United States to abrogate its ANZUS responsibilities toward New Zealand in 1986; however, New Zealand has not formally withdrawn from the alliance.
The name Anzus is derived from the initials...and New Zealand asked for a treaty making it clear that an attack...United States to abrogate its ANZUS responsibilities toward New...
www.questia.com /library/encyclopedia/anzus-treaty.jsp?l=A   (1493 words)

  
 The EU's relations with New Zealand - Overview
The EU-New Zealand relationship was given a formal framework in May 1999, when the Joint Declaration on Relations between the European Union and New Zealand was signed.
This document underlines the close ties between the EU and New Zealand, and expresses the determination to their further strengthening.
In the Joint Declaration, the EU and New Zealand underline the importance of closer co-operation to further facilitate people-to-people and scientific links and to encourage exchanges in education.
ec.europa.eu /comm/external_relations/new_zealand/intro   (638 words)

  
 SafeTravel.govt.nz
The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has designed this site to help make your overseas travel experience safe by providing guidance on how to prepare for your travel, and what to do if trouble strikes you overseas.
The New Zealand High Commission in Suva is open but is providing reduced services at this time.
New Zealanders are advised to read our travel advice for Saudi Arabia.
www.safetravel.govt.nz   (460 words)

  
 Council on Foreign Relations - SourceWatch
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) states that it is "dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy.
The image of the CFR as a closed-shop bi-partisan discussion forum for the foreign policy establishment has fuelled criticism that the organisation and its members are controlling world policy and events.
A CFR report titled "A New Beginning: Strategies for a More Fruitful Dialogue with the Muslim World" suggests the U.S. try "listening more, a humbler tone, and focusing on bilateral aid and partnership, while tolerating disagreement on controversial policy issues" when trying to relate to Muslim nations.
www.sourcewatch.org /index.php?title=Council_on_Foreign_Relations   (1606 words)

  
 HomePage for Links to New Zealand iPages.com directories.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
New Zealand is a country of rare seismic beauty: glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, vigorous outdoor activities, tramping, hiking, skiing, rafting, bungy jumping, swim with dolphins, whale-watch, or fish for fattened trout in pristine streams and rivers in New Zealand … the adventure tour paradise … 'click here'
This page publishes information relating to Trade and Economic Development initiatives between the New Zealand Government, the Peoples Republic of China, and the wider ASEAN Pacific countries.
If you do not have skilled employment or an offer of skilled employment in New Zealand, but if you do have work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage gained in a non-comparable labour market, you can claim points for work experience on your Expression of Interest application...
www.newzealandipages.com   (904 words)

  
 New Zealand
In 2003 the Supreme Court Act was passed, abolishing appeals to the Privy Council, with effect from 2004 and setting up a local Supreme Court in Wellington.
2 January or the following Monday if this day is a Saturday or Tuesday if this day is a Sunday or Monday as New Year's Day is celebrated on the Monday.
First Sunday after the first full moon since the vernal equinox
www.gamesinathens.com /olympics/n/ne/new_zealand.shtml   (2614 words)

  
 Closer Economic Relations - New Zealand - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Mr Lionel Bowen, and the New Zealand High Commissioner to Australia, Sir Laurie Francis, sign the Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Agreement in Canberra on 28th March 1983.
Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of Australia on Coordination of Business Law (2000)
Agreed Minute on State Government Purchasing Preferences (1988) (New Zealand is now a party to the Commonwealth/State Government Procurement Agreement) (pdf)
www.dfat.gov.au /geo/new_zealand/anz_cer/anz_cer.html   (265 words)

  
 New Zealand - Country information - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
New Zealand - Country information - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Includes Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Foreign, Trade and Aid Ministers.
Australian Offices: New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
www.dfat.gov.au /geo/new_zealand/index.html   (117 words)

  
 GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - New Zealand - Foreign Relations
GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - New Zealand - Foreign Relations
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www.geographyiq.com /countries/nz/New_Zealand_relations_summary.htm   (578 words)

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