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The British High Commission 🇬🇧 and Consular network in #NZ . High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn Islands 🇵🇳: @IonaCThomas

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@UKinNZ
UK in New Zealand
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Congratulations to @EnglandNetball 🌹 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: 🇬🇧 @SkySport 7:35 am / 🇳🇿 @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 🇬🇧
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On a recent visit to @MasseyUni to hear about their work on sustainable farming, I couldn’t turn down the chance to bottle feed and cuddle some of their new spring lambs! So cute! 🐑 🍼 🇳🇿
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@IonaCThomas
Iona Thomas OBE 🇬🇧
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As the World of Wearable Art opens in Wellington, it was wonderful to host 🇳🇿 fashion students & 🇬🇧 & 🇳🇿 finalists ahead of the big awards show last night. Proud two UK designers will feature in WoW — 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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@UKinNZ
UK in New Zealand
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Happy World Tourism Day!🌎 Remember, from January 2025, New Zealand nationals will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.✈️ For more info visit  📸 from our Kiwi members of staff's travels to the UK.🇬🇧
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@JohnPearson68
John Pearson
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The Dowse Art Museum has opened ‘Delphinium Days’, a wonderful exhibition of works by the British artist Derek Jarman Jarman’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 🇬🇧
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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 🇬🇧 🇳🇿
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@UKinNZ
UK in New Zealand
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It’s great to see Ministers @Ed_Miliband and @NewZealandMFA meeting while at UNGA in New York. 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇿
@NewZealandMFA
Winston Peters
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The Minister with Ed Miliband, United Kingdom Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. @Ed_Miliband @simonwatts_mp 🇬🇧 🤝 🇳🇿
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@UKinNZ
UK in New Zealand
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“In 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.🇬🇧🇳🇿👇
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@UKinNZ
UK in New Zealand
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Good luck to England Netball 🌹who will be taking on the @SilverFernsNZ 🇳🇿 in their first match of the Taini Jamison Trophy at The Trusts Arena this Sunday!
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@ukinaustralia
UK in Australia 🇬🇧🇦🇺
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Calling all UK Food & Drink businesses... are you ready to see your products stocked on ANZ shelves? 🥃🍭  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 🇬🇧
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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 women’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 ⬇️
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@UKinNZ
UK in New Zealand
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Thank you to all who came to Homewood’s @WellyOnaPlate events this year. Whether it was celebrating the British murder mystery at the Game is Afoot dinners or the talented performers from @VicUniWgtn at our Night at the Proms. We look forward to seeing you all next year!
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@hms_tamar
HMS Tamar
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Whakawhetai koe HMNZS MANAWANUI ⚓️ It was an honour to be invited to a pōwhiri at te taua moana marae. The traditional Māori welcoming ceremony we experienced this morning, will certainly be a memory we all cherish for a long time. 🇳🇿🤝🇬🇧 @UKinNZ @NZDefenceForce
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@UKDefenceNZ
UK Defence Advisor in New Zealand
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On the anniversary of the #BattleofBritain it was an honour to lay a wreath on behalf of the 🇬🇧 government @aucklandmuseum to remember those of all nations who lost their lives. Well done to all the 🇳🇿 Air Training Corps Cadets on parade. @NZDefenceForce
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@UKinNZ
UK in New Zealand
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Today the Auckland members of the UKinNZ team visited @RoyalNavy vessel @hms_tamar in Devonport. Thank you for the tour of the ship!
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@UKinNZ
UK in New Zealand
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We have passed the halfway point for @LondonFashionWk . This year we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the event and will continue to celebrate London’s unique creative communities, independent businesses and its position as a world leading cultural capital.
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@RoyalFamily
The Royal Family
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Thank you, @blackferns , for dropping into Buckingham Palace during your end of year tour! Last night, The King welcomed the Black Ferns rugby team ahead of their match against the Red Roses at Twickenham this weekend and received an unexpected group hug in return! 🌹 v 🖤
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