Have your say about how we express New Zealand’s interests in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean

Have your say about how we express New Zealand’s interests in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean

Date:            Wednesday, 25 July

Time:            4.00pm-5.30pm

Venue:          Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Level 12, HSBC Tower, 195 Lambton Quay

New Zealand has significant and enduring strategic interests in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. These include peace, security, and effective governance, together with environmental, scientific, conservation, reputation, and economic interests.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is refreshing New Zealand’s statement of these interests (the previous statement was published in 2002). You’ll find a copy of the proposed draft ‘plain English’ statement here: Proposed ‘plain English’ statement of New Zealand’s interests in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean: .

We invite you to this public meeting to discuss the draft proposed statement and to provide feedback.

RSVP to [email protected]  by 4pm on Tuesday 24 July.

NB:  Please arrive by 3.50pm to complete sign-in and security requirements.

Antarctic and Southern Ocean Unit                  Wellington Branch

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade                New Zealand Antarctic Society