The British High Commission ๐ฌ๐ง and Consular network in
#NZ
. High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn Islands ๐ต๐ณ:
@IonaCThomas
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 ๐ณ๐ฟ
@MetService
&
@NIWA_NZ
for hosting ๐ฌ๐ง
@MetOffice
.
๐ Three days to go until the UK's International Investment Summit on Oct. 14!
Global business leaders will hear directly from
@10DowningStreet
and the ๐ฌ๐ง Cabinet on opportunities for investment and growth.
The opportunities for international investors are huge.
#UKInvestment
On
#InternationalDayOfTheGirl
we asked some of the youngest members of the UK in NZ whฤnau, Makaia and Stella to interview the High Commissioner
@IonaCThomas
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Find out more about the High Commissioner, including who her favourite Bluey character is โฌ๏ธ
High Commissioner
@IonaCThomas
reaffirmed the governmentโs regret for the pain caused to iwi in Gisborne during the 1st encounters with Captain James Cook in 1769.
Moving meetings with Ngฤti Oneone and Rongowhakataa to acknowledge our history and look forward in friendship.
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.
Congratulations to
@EnglandNetball
๐น 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: ๐ฌ๐ง
@SkySport
7:35 am / ๐ณ๐ฟ
@skysportnz
7:35 pm
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:
On a recent visit to
@MasseyUni
to hear about their work on sustainable farming, I couldnโt turn down the chance to bottle feed and cuddle some of their new spring lambs! So cute! ๐ ๐ผ ๐ณ๐ฟ
As the World of Wearable Art opens in Wellington, it was wonderful to host ๐ณ๐ฟ fashion students & ๐ฌ๐ง & ๐ณ๐ฟ 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.
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
Happy World Tourism Day!๐
Remember, from January 2025, New Zealand nationals will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.โ๏ธ
For more info visitย
๐ธ from our Kiwi members of staff's travels to the UK.๐ฌ๐ง
The Dowse Art Museum has opened โDelphinium Daysโ, a wonderful exhibition of works by the British artist Derek Jarman
Jarmanโs 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
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 ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ณ๐ฟ
โIn 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.๐ฌ๐ง๐ณ๐ฟ๐
Good luck to England Netball ๐นwho will be taking on the
@SilverFernsNZ
๐ณ๐ฟ in their first match of the Taini Jamison Trophy at The Trusts Arena this Sunday!
Calling all UK Food & Drink businesses... are you ready to see your products stocked on ANZ shelves? ๐ฅ๐ญย
Sign up now for the UK Export Academy's upcoming webinar series, with 5 sessions between 30 Sept - 4 Oct.
Register now at
@biztradegovuk
Proud to join Minister for Women Nicola Grigg at the Kate Sheppard National Memorial in Christchurch to mark 131 years of womenโs suffrage & lay a white camellia - the symbol of the suffragists - honouring the tireless work to secure women the right to vote.