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The British High Commission ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง and Consular network in #NZ . High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn Islands ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ณ: @IonaCThomas

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@UKinNZ
UK in New Zealand
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Did you know that the UK & NZ work closely on weather and climate modelling? We use the same modelling software, collaborating via the Momentum Partnership, working on global and regional prediction and projections. Thank you ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ @MetService & @NIWA_NZ for hosting ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง @MetOffice .
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David Whineray
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Had a good meeting with former ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand Prime Minister and ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ @UNDP Administrator @HelenClarkNZ today. Excellent to discuss full range of current global health challenges - from pandemic accord to @PMNCH ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ @ChrisCarterFCDO @IonaCThomas @UKinNZ @JohnPearson68
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@UKinNZ
UK in New Zealand
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๐Ÿ“† Three days to go until the UK's International Investment Summit on Oct. 14! Global business leaders will hear directly from @10DowningStreet and the ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Cabinet on opportunities for investment and growth. The opportunities for international investors are huge. #UKInvestment
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@UKinNZ
UK in New Zealand
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On #InternationalDayOfTheGirl we asked some of the youngest members of the UK in NZ whฤnau, Makaia and Stella to interview the High Commissioner @IonaCThomas ๐ŸŽค Find out more about the High Commissioner, including who her favourite Bluey character is โฌ‡๏ธ
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High Commissioner @IonaCThomas reaffirmed the governmentโ€™s regret for the pain caused to iwi in Gisborne during the 1st encounters with Captain James Cook in 1769. Moving meetings with Ngฤti Oneone and Rongowhakataa to acknowledge our history and look forward in friendship.
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A state of emergency has been declared in Dunedin. Thinking of all those impacted by the flooding and all the emergency services who are responding. If you are in the Dunedin area, please take care and follow @OtagoCDEM 's guidance and @MetService for weather updates.
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UK in New Zealand
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Congratulations to @EnglandNetball ๐ŸŒน on their win last night, securing the Taini Jamison Trophy at Te Rauparaha Arena. They will take on @SilverFerns in their final game of the series this Sunday in Invercargill. Centre pass: ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง @SkySport 7:35 am / ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ @skysportnz 7:35 pm
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@energygovuk
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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After 142 years of helping power our country, the coal power station at Ratcliffe-on-Soar has closed & the UK becomes the first major economy to phase out coal power. Future plans include a low carbon energy centre which would create jobs and investment:
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@IonaCThomas
Iona Thomas OBE ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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On a recent visit to @MasseyUni to hear about their work on sustainable farming, I couldnโ€™t turn down the chance to bottle feed and cuddle some of their new spring lambs! So cute! ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿผ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
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@IonaCThomas
Iona Thomas OBE ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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As the World of Wearable Art opens in Wellington, it was wonderful to host ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fashion students & ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง & ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ finalists ahead of the big awards show last night. Proud two UK designers will feature in WoW โ€” an amazing celebration of design, creativity & artistry.
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@UKDefenceNZ
UK Defence Advisor in New Zealand
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A huge honour to meet Ramon Claridge to present his Nuclear Test Medal and Veterans Badge. As a member of 511 Sqn @RoyalAirForce on Op Antler, he made a unique contribution to our safety that is still felt today. Thank you for your service. @RAFBF @VeteransGovUK @RSAAuckland
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UK in New Zealand
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Happy World Tourism Day!๐ŸŒŽ Remember, from January 2025, New Zealand nationals will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.โœˆ๏ธ For more info visitย  ๐Ÿ“ธ from our Kiwi members of staff's travels to the UK.๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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@JohnPearson68
John Pearson
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The Dowse Art Museum has opened โ€˜Delphinium Daysโ€™, a wonderful exhibition of works by the British artist Derek Jarman Jarmanโ€™s father was born in Christchurch, before moving to the UK with the RAF. Supported by @nzBritish , this is the first time these works have been seen in NZ
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@IonaCThomas
Iona Thomas OBE ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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Fantastic to speak to @MasseyUni students & the Palmerston North Youth Council on my visit to Palmy today. Enjoyed discussing the many opportunities for young Kiwis to study, travel & work in the UK ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
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UK in New Zealand
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Itโ€™s great to see Ministers @Ed_Miliband and @NewZealandMFA meeting while at UNGA in New York. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
@NewZealandMFA
Winston Peters
21 days
The Minister with Ed Miliband, United Kingdom Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. @Ed_Miliband @simonwatts_mp ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
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UK in New Zealand
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โ€œIn order to drive economic growth, you need to be outward looking, you need to be connecting with partners... and having those discussions" Read @IonaCThomas ' interview with @SamSachdevaNZ about how the new UK government is working with NZ.๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‘‡
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UK in New Zealand
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Good luck to England Netball ๐ŸŒนwho will be taking on the @SilverFernsNZ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ in their first match of the Taini Jamison Trophy at The Trusts Arena this Sunday!
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@ukinaustralia
UK in Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Calling all UK Food & Drink businesses... are you ready to see your products stocked on ANZ shelves? ๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿญย  Sign up now for the UK Export Academy's upcoming webinar series, with 5 sessions between 30 Sept - 4 Oct. Register now at @biztradegovuk
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@IonaCThomas
Iona Thomas OBE ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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Proud to join Minister for Women Nicola Grigg at the Kate Sheppard National Memorial in Christchurch to mark 131 years of womenโ€™s suffrage & lay a white camellia - the symbol of the suffragists - honouring the tireless work to secure women the right to vote.
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@FCDOGovUK
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Watch today's speech by Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy on the climate and nature emergency at @KewGardens โฌ‡๏ธ
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