Mission News 2011
The Ambassador's Blog
For the latest news, photos, and videos from Ambassador Huebner, visit his blog at blogs.newzealand.usembassy.gov. Below is a list of the latest 5 blog posts:
December 16 – And The American Ambassador Outstanding Award Goes To … Sohail Abdulla.
December 10 – Welcome To Beautiful Utah.
December 03 – Celebrating The 20th Anniversary Of GLIFAA.
February 01 - John Kerry Sworn In As 68Th Secretary Of State.
January 31 - Secretary Clinton Delivers Powerful Valedictory.
January 28 - Doing One's Part To Combat Human Trafficking.
January 26 - Welcome To Beautiful Virginia.
January 23 - At The 57th Inauguration Day, Part 2.
January 21 - At The 57th Inauguration Day.
Mission News 2012 ARCHIVE
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September 27, 2012 - New award offered for top secondary school science students
Students selected to take part in the prestigious Genesis Energy Realise the Dream event for an excellent piece of science research will this year have the chance to win an additional award.The Royal Society of New Zealand is delighted to announce the American Ambassador Outstanding Award, which will enable the winner to represent New Zealand at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona in May 2013.Students selected to take part in the prestigious Genesis Energy Realise the Dream event for an excellent piece of science research will this year have the chance to win an additional award.
The Royal Society of New Zealand is delighted to announce the American Ambassador Outstanding Award, which will enable the winner to represent New Zealand at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona in May 2013. [read the statement] -
September 24, 2012 - US Secretary of Defense visits NZ
United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta visited New Zealand in late September. He was the first US Defense Secretary to visit in over 30 years.
The trip follows the signing of the Washington Declaration in June between Secretary Panetta and Minister of Defence Jonathan Coleman. The declaration provides a framework for cooperation to focus, strengthen and expand the bilateral defence relationship.
While in New Zealand, Secretary Panetta laid a wreath at the Auckland World War II Hall of Memories to remember the sacrifices of the New Zealand Defence Force in that war and, most recently, in Afghanistan.
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September 12, 2012 - Remarks by the President on the Deaths of U.S. Embassy Staff in Libya
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Every day, all across the world, American diplomats and civilians work tirelessly to advance the interests and values of our nation. Often, they are away from their families. Sometimes, they brave great danger.
Yesterday, four of these extraordinary Americans were killed in an attack on our diplomatic post in Benghazi. Among those killed was our Ambassador, Chris Stevens, as well as Foreign Service Officer Sean Smith. We are still notifying the families of the others who were killed. And today, the American people stand united in holding the families of the four Americans in our thoughts and in our prayers.
The United States condemns in the strongest terms this outrageous and shocking attack. We're working with the government of Libya to secure our diplomats. I've also directed my administration to increase our security at diplomatic posts around the world. And make no mistake, we will work with the Libyan government to bring to justice the killers who attacked our people. [read the statement] -
June 19 , 2012 - United States, New Zealand Sign Defense Cooperation Arrangement
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and New Zealand Minister of Defence Jonathan Coleman signed the “Washington Declaration” at the Pentagon today to expand the defense relationship between the United States and New Zealand.
The declaration provides a framework for cooperation to focus, strengthen and expand the bilateral defense relationship. It promotes a common vision for defense cooperation in order to strengthen and expand practical bilateral cooperation. [read the statement]
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June 18, 2012 - U.S. Trade Representative Kirk Welcomes Mexico as a New Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiating Partner
Washington, DC – President Obama announced this morning that the United States and the eight other countries negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement have extended an invitation to Mexico to join the TPP negotiations, pending successful conclusion of their domestic procedures. In addition to the United States, the current TPP countries are Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. [read USTR media release] -
June 1, 2012 - Messages from President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the 50th Anniversary of Independence in Samoa
On behalf of the people of the United States, and as a fellow leader of a Pacific nation, I send my deepest congratulations on the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Samoa. [read statements] [50th page] [photos]
Mission News 2012 Archive
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March 19, 2012 - Statement by the President on the Passing of King George Tupou V of Tonga
With the passing yesterday of King George Tupou V of Tonga, the United States has lost a friend and the people of Tonga have lost a visionary leader. Upon ascending to the throne, King George championed a process of peaceful democratization that led to the first majority elected Parliament of Tonga taking office in 2010. As I said when I met with the King at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation last spring, Tonga is one of the United States’ closest partners among the Pacific Island states and we are grateful for its role in Afghanistan, where Tonga makes an active contribution to the international coalition. [read more]
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March 8, 2012 - Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) on Track
Melbourne, Australia – The United States said today that TPP partners – Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States, and Vietnam – made further strong headway during the eleventh round of negotiations that concluded today in Melbourne, Australia. With this progress, TPP negotiators remain on track to conclude negotiation of a comprehensive, 21st-century agreement. Conclusion of a robust TPP agreement is an important element of the Obama Administration’s plan to support high-quality jobs for Americans by increasing U.S. exports to the fast-growing Asia Pacific region. [read media release]
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February 4, 2012 - Waitangi Day Statement
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of New Zealand as you commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, this February 6. This is a time to reflect on New Zealand’s rich history and promising future... [read more]
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January 10, 2012 - 21st Century Statecraft Month With Alec Ross, Et Al.
From U.S. Ambassador Huebner's Blog: Last April I wrote a blog post for Social Media NZ about how our Embassy engages in digital outreach using social media platforms. Those efforts are part of a larger initiative launched by Secretary Clinton to develop and institutionalize what she calls 21st Century Statecraft, by which she means harnessing and adapting the digital networks and technologies of today’s interconnected world to enhance traditional diplomacy.
The State Department has designated January as 21st Century Statecraft month and will run a variety of events to test, highlight, and leverage our evolving social media tools. We here at Mission New Zealand will run our own series of events including, if all goes well, a live webcast from the Ice with several of my scientist friends during my upcoming Antarctica trip.. [read more] -
December 13, 2011 - Joint Statement on Whaling and Safety at Sea from the Governments of Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United States: Call for Responsible Behavior in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary
The Governments of Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United States jointly condemn any actions that imperil human life in the Southern Ocean. We are deeply concerned that confrontations in the Southern Ocean will eventually lead to injury or loss of life among protestors, many of whom are nationals of our countries, and whaling crews.
We call on the masters of all vessels involved in these actions in the Southern Ocean to take responsibility for ensuring that safety of human life at sea is their highest priority. [read the statement]
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