The New Zealand American Association (Inc.) is a non-profit organization that promotes mutual
understanding and goodwill between the United States and New Zealand.
WELCOME FROM THE ASSOCIATION'S CHAIR, LARRY KEIM
COVID Recovery - U.S. / COVID-19 Information NZ
Greetings from us all at the New Zealand American Association.
Are you a Kiwi with interests, friends, or family in the United States?
Are you an American living in New Zealand?
If so, we welcome you as members of our association!
We welcome anyone wanting to promote understanding and friendship between our countries.
We offer regular social and networking functions,
celebrate significant American holidays with special events, support exchange opportunities,
and encourage cooperation in science, education, commerce, and the arts.
We also provide educational grants through our associated trusts.
Interested in joining the New Zealand American Association? Please see membership
We look forward to meeting you!
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Dear Members & Friends of the New Zealand-American Association!
Please join us for our monthly Social at Old Bailey's, 101 Lambton Quay,
Wellington Central, Wellington from 5:30 -7:30, on the last Wednesday of every month.
As always, nibbles will be provided.
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It's Time to Renew your Subscriptions
To all those who have renewed their subscriptions, Thank you!
To everyone else, please take time to either submit your payment as below
or contact us to have your name removed if that is your preference.
Annual Membership Subscriptions:
Family/Dual = $50; Single = $30; Student = $10
Please deposit you membership subscriptions at: ANZ Bank Account #: 06-0730-0416438-00
Please provide your Name as the Reference
FBI Opens Office in Wellington
FBI Director Kash Patel traveled to New Zealand this week to open a dedicated law enforcement attaché office in Wellington.
While the FBI has stationed personnel in New Zealand for several years, establishing a full Legat position in the country
will strengthen and enhance the longstanding cooperation with a key Five Eyes partner in the southwestern Pacific region.
FBI Director Kash Patel – Law Enforcement Attaché Office
Opening Ceremony at U.S. Embassy, Wellington.
“The FBI has had a strong relationship and collaborated closely with our counterparts in New Zealand for years,” said Director Patel. “Expanding the Wellington office demonstrates the strength and evolution of our partnership as we continue to work together to address our shared security objectives in the region.”
The FBI collaborates with international law enforcement partners through a network of offices worldwide which are established through mutual agreement with the host country. Wellington was originally established in 2017 as a suboffice of the Canberra, Australia Legat. This new upgraded office will continue to work with our New Zealand partners to address shared priority areas through joint investigations, information sharing, and capacity-building. It will work to investigate and disrupt a wide range of threats and criminal activities including terrorism, cybercrime and fraud, organized crime and money laundering, child exploitation, and foreign intelligence threats. It will have responsibility for partnerships in New Zealand, Antarctica, Samoa, Niue, Cook Islands, and Tonga.
Tackling these challenges demands close collaboration and trust, and our existing partnerships in New Zealand have already delivered notable successes. Together the New Zealand Police and FBI worked to investigate and disrupt a wide range of criminal activities, and these joint efforts have included investigations related to:
- The terrorist attacks on the Mosques in Christchurch
- Organized crime and money laundering
During his visit, Director Patel also met with key government representatives, including Minister Collins, Minister Mitchell, Minister Peters, Police Commissioner Chambers, Director General Hampton, and Director General Clark.
Throughout his engagements, Director Patel emphasized the strong relationship and close collaboration between the FBI and New Zealand counterparts and discussed new opportunities to expand our partnerships.
About Five Eyes: The Five Eyes is a partnership of five countries: the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It grew from the 1946 BRUSA agreement, shortly after the end of World War II, to share intelligence and coordinate security efforts. The five member countries have a long history of trust and cooperation, and they share a commitment to common values.
