Former NZ Ambassador to the Philippines. Dating Ambassador ng NZ sa Pilipinas.

New Zealand
Joined October 2021
Today marks the end of an incredible journey as my posting in the Philippines comes to a close. Sa mga mamamayan ng Pilipinas, maraming salamat sa pagkakaibigan at sa inyong kabutihang loob. Sa muli nating pagkikita. Mabuhay ang New Zealand! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! 🇳🇿🇵🇭
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The First Couple treated themselves to a Jollibee chickenjoy dinner, drawing inspiration from New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who visited the Philippines recently and made the famous fastfood chain his first stop. mb.com.ph/2024/4/22/inspired…
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🇳🇿🇵🇭 A historic milestone - Prime Minister @chrisluxonmp and President @bongbongmarcos have agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership by 2026. Both leaders also discussed various areas for collaboration. Read more: beehive.govt.nz/release/comp…
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Prime Minister @chrisluxonmp's visit to the 🇵🇭 strengthens our commitment to 🇳🇿🇵🇭 ties. In his meeting with President @bongbongmarcos, they reaffirmed our enduring partnership. Delighted to have first Filipino MP @paulogarcianz onboard, bridging our nations further. @dndphl
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Yesterday in Manila, I announced a NZ$41 million contribution for a transformative emissions reduction initiative to accelerate retirement or repurposing of coal-fired power plants under the ADB-led Energy Transition Mechanism.
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A fitting last night of my visit to Manila showcasing the best of New Zealand business to the Philippines and providing an opportunity to strengthen the foundations of our long-standing relationships.
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Senate President Zubiri, Senator Cayetano and the New Zealand Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group are great friends of our country. It was great to share perspectives on regional and global security issues and areas for cooperation. Signing the Status of Forces Arrangement between our two countries is one concrete measure in this process at this time of increased instability.
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I am so energised when I see New Zealand businesses competing in the world. Because when Kiwi companies do well, the more our economy can strengthen.
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I just visited the fast growing Kiwi technology company Building Engineering Design Co here in Manila, which provides shared services in the Philippines supporting upscaling of New Zealand companies. Their office in Manila now has over 350 staff.
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A strong energy sector means a stronger economy. I’ve just witnessed the signing of an energy transition cooperation and a strategic economic partnership agreement with the Ayala Group, the Philippines’ oldest and largest conglomerate, with diverse business interests, 60,000 employees and an asset base of around US$70 billion.
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This agreement is a step in the right direction for New Zealand to build a stronger energy sector which strengthens our economy.
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Great to meet with members of the Makati Business Club and the Philippines New Zealand Business Council today to discuss business opportunities between New Zealand and the Philippines.
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New Zealand and the Philippines share a strong desire to do more together and as our nation’s leaders, @bongbongmarcos and I are doing exactly that. Elevating our relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership reflects our ambition to lift our relationship and advance our shared interests.
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Thanks to our Philippine organizers for a wonderful event! @AEPascual @DtiPhilippines @AyalaCorp_1834
Thank you Secretary Go for your warm welcome and for hosting this unique matching event to share insights with our travelling business delegation.
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Sharing a taste of the Philippines with Prime Minister @chrisluxonmp and first Filipino Member of Parliament Paulo Garcia, over a jolly stopover at Jollibee! 🇳🇿🇵🇭
Paulo Garcia and I needed a bite to eat in Manila. He told me he knew somewhere local!
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Delighted to welcome Right Honourable Prime Minister @chrisluxonmp along with the entire NZ delegation as they arrive here in Manila. Maligayang pagdating sa Pilipinas, Prime Minister Luxon 🇳🇿🤝🇵🇭
Arriving in Manila with Paulo Garcia this morning to kick off the last leg of my three country South East Asia mission. New Zealand looks forward to translating our shared interests with the Philippines into a future filled with opportunities for our two countries.
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Nagagalak akong makausap ang GPH Peace Implementing Panel Chair and Presidential Assistant Cesar Yano and his team on the different 🇳🇿 ODA projects in #BARMM 🇵🇭 and areas of cooperation with the NZ government. @MFATNZ @BangsamoroGovt @peacegovph
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🇳🇿 is deeply concerned at further actions today by Chinese vessels towards 🇵🇭 at Second Thomas Shoal. These endanger lives at sea. It is fundamental to regional stability that maritime disputes are resolved peacefully in accordance with international law, particularly UNCLOS.
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NZ is deeply concerned at dangerous actions today by Chinese vessels towards the Philippines at Second Thomas Shoal. Water cannons and contact by vessels threaten life at sea. Peaceful resolution of maritime disputes in accordance with UNCLOS is fundamental to regional stability.
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