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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA)
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NZIIA fosters expert discussion and understanding of international affairs affecting Aotearoa New Zealand. This is the account of our National Office. www.nziia.org.nz
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Short highlights from the #NZIIA2025 national conference in Wellington on 17 June, on the theme of 'Prosperity | Security | Values - Aotearoa New Zealand's foreign and trade policies in contested spaces.'
On 2 December we celebrate 50 years of 'New Zealand International Review,' NZIIA's flagship publication for fostering understanding of international affairs. We also acknowledge the immense contribution made by Editor Ian McGibbon, who is stepping down. Register here www.nziia.org.nz/events/fifty...
November 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Want to better understand New Zealand's connections with the Pacific region? Come to the NZIIA Auckland Branch event on 30/10. Featuring Hon Carmel Sepuloni, Joanna Bourke, Sione Tekiteki and Sarah Fetuani. Register here: nziia.org.nz/events/the-s...
October 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
EVENT ALERT: On 20 October in Auckland we host an expert panel discussion on 'Rising global autocracy and its impact on New Zealand.' Join us for this timely and important discussion. Register here: www.nziia.org.nz/events/risin... #NZIIA2025
September 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The latest edition of 'New Zealand International Review' is out. As a taster, read Holly Tudehope's take on South Korea's declaration of martial law: nziia.org.nz/articles/ral...

To subscribe to the New Zealand International Review magazine, join NZIIA as a member here: nziia.org.nz/membership
September 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Short highlights from the #NZIIA2025 national conference in Wellington on 17 June, on the theme of 'Prosperity | Security | Values - Aotearoa New Zealand's foreign and trade policies in contested spaces.'
September 2, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The New Zealand Government has a ‘Going for Growth’ strategy to encourage economic growth, deliver more jobs and grow incomes. Yet around the world geopolitical storms are raging. At our #NZIIA2025 conference we brought together leading experts to discuss. Watch back: youtu.be/v0PDc_8ZX1o?...
Trade & economics in a geopolitical maelstrom: NZIIA Conference 2025
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September 2, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Is climate change an insurmountable challenge? We posed this to an expert panel at the #NZIIA2025 national conference, featuring contributions from Chlöe Swarbrick MP, Kate Wilson Butler and Kristy Harrison, moderated by Esther Guy-Meakin. Watch back here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=04Vz...
Is climate change an insurmountable challenge? NZIIA Conference 2025
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August 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Check out the highlights from the #NZIIA2025 conference 'Prosperity | Security | Values: Aotearoa New Zealand's foreign and trade policies in contested spaces' www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbMl...
Highlights of the NZIIA Conference 2025
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August 17, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The July/August edition of New Zealand International Review is out, with coverage of NZ's Defence Capability Plan, tariffs, crypto, gateways to Africa, naval defence &more. As a teaser, read Dr Roderic Alley's article on the plight of children in armed conflict here: www.nziia.org.nz/articles/sta...
July 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
What caused the Russia-Ukraine War? What are the barriers to effective peace negotiations? How can there be a lasting peace that deters future aggression? These were addressed by Georgetown University's Professor Lise Howard at NZIIA in Auckland recently. WATCH BACK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=faM2...
The Russia-Ukraine war: obstacles to negotiations and finding solutions
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July 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
NZIIA presents its inaugural event in Rotorua on 20/8. Sir Peter Gluckman speaks on getting NZ's science and technology up-to-speed in the context of revolutionary technological change, economic turbulence, geopolitical instability and climate change. Register here: www.nziia.org.nz/events/new-z...
July 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We are seeking applications for the role of Editor of the New Zealand International Review. This would suit an organised and motivated self-starter, with a strong interest in international affairs along with editing and design skills. Details here: www.nziia.org.nz/articles/cal...
July 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Here at #NZIIA2025 we welcome our keynote speaker: Rt Hon Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Minister will discuss New Zealand's foreign policy direction and engagement with a more contested world.
June 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Our Trump 2.0 session at #NZIIA2025 features Professor Lise Morjé Howard, Derek Grossman, Emily Mosley, and Professor Alan Tidwell.
June 17, 2025 at 4:01 AM
We're underway in our trade and economics session at #NZIIA2025 with Rosalie Nelson, Shamubeel Eaqub, Catherine Beard, Professor Jason Mika, and Juan Carlos Baker Pineda.
June 17, 2025 at 3:47 AM
At #NZIIA2025 we turn to a session on Pacific security with Mark Ramsden, Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva, Associate Professor Anna Powles, Sione Tekiteki, and Trent Fulcher.
June 17, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Now at #NZIIA2025 we’ll hear from Hon Phil Twyford MP, Dr Reuben Steff, Professor Beth Greener, and Jacqui Caine on ‘New Zealand's foreign policy reset.’
June 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Now at #NZIIA2025, our global dynamics session featuring Zichen Wang @zichen.bsky.social, Professor Caitlin Byrne, Professor Lise Howard, and Abhishek Sharma.
June 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Now at #NZIIA2025 we explore international climate challenges with Chloe Swarbrick MP, Kate Wilson Butler, and Kristy Harrison. Is climate change an insurmountable challenge?
June 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
We're excited to hear from The Asia New Zealand Foundation as they launch new research on ‘New Zealanders' perceptions of Asia and Asian Peoples.’ How do New Zealanders’ perceptions influence our place in the region?
June 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The #NZIIA2025 conference has begun with 'The future for Ukraine and implications for New Zealand'.
June 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Delegates have officially been welcomed to the #NZIIA2025 conference at Tākina in Wellington.
June 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Professor Alan Tidwell, who speaks at our #nziia2025 National conference on Tuesday, was interviewed by RNZ about the AUKUS review underway in Washington DC: www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
US-Australia defence alliance alive and well, insists expert
Professor Alan Tidwell believes the agreement will change, but never end.
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June 15, 2025 at 5:49 AM
ONLINE EVENT: At 6pm (NZST) on 11 June, NZIIA Auckland Branch has an online presentation by Aleksander Kwaśniewski, former President of Poland, discussing 'Poland and Europe amid global tensions and conflicts.' All welcome to attend online. Details at the link here: www.nziia.org.nz/poland-and-e...
June 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
In 2024 the NZ Government announced a foreign policy 'reset,' responding to a rapidly changing and challenging global environment. Join experts at the #NZIIA2025 conference as they assess NZ's foreign policy reset to date, including efforts to incorporate Māori perspectives. 👇 www.nziiaconference.nz
June 6, 2025 at 6:33 AM