New Zealand Embassy Mexico City

18-05-13
New Zealand's new Ambassador to Mexico: Clare Kelly

On May 13, Ambassador Clare Kelly presented copies of her Letters of Credence to the Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Antonio Meade Kuribreña. Both pledged to continue working to strengthen the relationship between New Zealand and Mexico. Before being appointed Ambassador to Mexico, Clare Kelly worked in the Trade Negotiations Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade as Deputy Director for Agriculture and Goods.

11-05-13
New Ambassador to Mexico appointed

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today named Clare Kelly as New Zealand’s new Ambassador to Mexico.

“Latin America is becoming an increasingly important partner for New Zealand,” Mr McCully says.

“Mexico is our largest trading partner in the region but there is huge scope to further advance our relationship through trade and economic links.

16-04-13
New Zealand Development Scholarship (NZDS) Applications open for 2014

The Application process for the New Zealand Development Scholarship (NZDS) is open as part of the New Zealand Aid Programme.

For 2014, please note that closing dates vary by institution and level of study with closing dates between 30 April 2013 and 1 June 2013.

08-04-13
Māori roll or general roll? It’s your choice. He aha ō whakāro.

The Māori Electoral Option gives New Zealanders of Māori descent the opportunity to choose whether they want to be on the Māori Electoral Roll or the General Electoral Roll when they vote in the next two General Elections.

08-04-13
Innovation in New Zealand’s Agribusiness sector - Speech by Minister of Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, to Mexican Agribusiness Representatives

Mexico City, 4 March 2013

Thank you for this opportunity to speak today, it’s great to be here in Mexico.

Today I’d like to talk a little about what New Zealand has to offer and about innovation in the New Zealand primary sector. I will also talk about our delegation and offer my thoughts on the New Zealand-Mexico relationship.

27-03-13
New Zealand and Mexico sign Statement of Intent for the Innovation and Promotion of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Statement of Intent between New Zealand and Mexico for the Innovation and Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

The Government of New Zealand and the Government of the United Mexican States, hereinafter referred to as the “Participants”;

INSPIRED by the desire to strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation that exist between the two countries;

WISHING to boost the development of their respective societies by fostering the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of their members;

27-03-13
Joint Statement of Prime Minister Key and President Peña Nieto, 5 March 2013

JOINT STATEMENT NEW ZEALAND - MEXICO

MEXICO CITY, 5 MARCH 2013

 1. In the context of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mexico and New Zealand, New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key undertook an Official Visit to Mexico on 4 and 5 March 2013. This was the first Head of Government visit received by President Enrique Pena Nieto since he took office.

21-03-13
New Zealand and Mexico commit to greater trade ties and a deeper friendship

Prime Minister John Key was received by Mexico’s President Enrique Peña on the first stop of his official tour of Latin America in the impressive Chapultepec Castle – an historical building located at the top of the Chapultepec Hill, which was a sacred place for the Aztecs as well as one of the only two Royal Castles in the Americas.

07-03-13
Mexico, NZ commit to stronger trade relations

Release

Prime Minister John Key says he and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto have committed to strengthening the trade relationship between New Zealand and Mexico, following bilateral talks in Mexico City.

“Mexico and New Zealand have shared a friendly relationship for 40 years. President Peña Nieto and I agreed the trade relationship between our two countries, while healthy, could be strengthened further,” says Mr Key.

07-03-13
Speech by Prime Minister Key to Mexican Council of International Affairs and the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology

Speech to Mexican Council of International Affairs and the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology

Mexico City, 5 March 2013

Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s a pleasure to be here in Mexico. I’ve been here once before and have wanted to come back for some time, so it’s great to be here in this vibrant and energetic city.

I’m looking forward to my first meeting with President Peña Nieto later today.

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