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30-03-11

Prime Minister's speech to the Christchurch Earthquake national memorial service

At a national memorial for the Chirstchurch earthquake, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key spoke to the nation. Read the full speech at the Beehive website.

28-03-11

Yunnan Earthquake: Minister McCully sends condolences to Foreign Minister Yang

H.E. Mr Yang Jiechi
Minister of Foreign Affairs
People’s Republic of China

Your Excellency

It was with real concern that I heard today of the earthquake which has occurred in Yunnan province. Please accept my personal condolences, and those of the Government and people of New Zealand.

25-03-11

Connie Aldao-Worker, partner of New Zealand Ambassador, wins special photography prize at the Capital Museum

On 7 March Counsellor Le Aimei, wife of Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, presided over the opening ceremony of "China in my Eyes", a photographic exhibition of work submitted by female diplomats and spouses in celebration of International Women's Day at China's Capital Museum in Beijing.

25-03-11

Christchurch earthquake memorial ceremony held at the New Zealand Embassy, Beijing

On 22 March 2011, a memorial ceremony was held at the New Zealand Embassy for victims of the Christchurch Earthquake. Members of the New Zealand community in Beijing were joined by representatives of Chinese Government departments and organisations, all of whom had provided assistance in the wake of the earthquake. This included members of the Chinese Urban Search and Rescue Team (USAR), who were deployed in Christchurch after the disaster.

16-03-11

New Zealand author meets with students at Peking University

New Zealand author Sarah Laing spoke to a large group of Peking University students on 7 March. The session, on "how to write", was organised by Peking University's New Zealand Centre and Office of International Relations, in conjunction with the New Zealand Embassy's Education Section. Sarah Laing was in China with the support of Creative NZ and the New Zealand Book Council in order to appear in the annual Beijing and Shanghai international literary festivals.

08-03-11

Christchurch earthquake: Prime Minister Key's response to Premier Wen's condolence message

3 March 2011

Wen Jiabao

Premier

State Council

People’s Republic of China

Dear Premier Wen

Thank you for your kind message of support expressing your condolences and those of the people of China following the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011. The quake has already claimed many lives and we have grave fears for the lives of many more, including those of a number of your own nationals.

04-03-11

Prime Minister's announcement on developments in Christchurch

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03-03-11

Christchurch Earthquake: Prime Minister's interview on CCTV News and Phoenix News

To watch the Prime Minister's interview on CCTV News click here.

To watch the Prime Minister's interview on Phoenix News click here.

02-03-11

Christchurch earthquake media update: International assistance received

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01-03-11

Christchurch Earthquake: Tourism New Zealand Updates