AmchamNZ

Business networking organization that exists to promote two-way trade, investment and education relationships between the USA and NZ.

[US Embassy NZ 🇺🇸🇳🇿 @usembassynz]

Freedom, friendship, and 250 years of history. 🇺🇸🇳🇿

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Wellington and Auckland to celebrate America's 250th birthday and Independence Day. From historic characters and community celebrations to conversations with friends and partners, it was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the enduring partnership between the United States and New Zealand.

Take a look back at some of the photos from both events.

📸 Wellington: https://t.co/fcI6PlsJdU
📸 Auckland: https://t.co/KTYEBOLgc3

[US Embassy NZ 🇺🇸🇳🇿 @usembassynz]

🇺🇸 U.S. Midterm Elections are coming up.

If you're a U.S. citizen living in New Zealand you can vote from overseas. The best way to ensure you receive your ballot is to complete your absentee voting request each year.

Whether you've been overseas for a few months or many years, your vote remains an important way to stay engaged in the democratic process.

Learn more about registering, requesting your ballot, and voting from abroad:

https://t.co/gdMbpvMMBB

#VoteFromAbroad #EveryVoteCounts

[US Embassy NZ 🇺🇸🇳🇿 @usembassynz]

On July 1, 2026, Ambassador Jared Novelly formally presented his letters of credence to the Governor-General of New Zealand, Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, at Government House in Wellington.

With the presentation of his credentials, Ambassador Novelly officially assumes his duties as the United States Ambassador to New Zealand.

The ceremony marks the beginning of a new chapter in our enduring regional relationships, rooted in 188 years of close collaboration. The United States looks forward to working alongside our regional partners under Ambassador Novelly’s leadership to advance a free, open, secure, and prosperous U.S.-Pacific.🇺🇸🇳🇿

[New Zealand Embassy @NZembassyUS]

Yesterday New Zealand signed the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity and attended the Pax Silica Summit as an observer.

[AmchamNZ @AmchamNZ]

Great to be back in Washington for AAP Washington Doornock and NZ centric meetings with the NZ delegation #NZUSCouncil #BeefLamb #Fonterra #MERW

[US Embassy NZ 🇺🇸🇳🇿 @usembassynz]

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[US Embassy NZ 🇺🇸🇳🇿 @usembassynz]

Consul General Melissa Sweeney recently welcomed leaders from Auckland’s civic amenities to celebrate the partnerships that connect New Zealand and the United States through arts, culture, science, and innovation.

From museums and galleries to science centers and community institutions, these organizations help bring people together, spark curiosity, and create opportunities for learning and collaboration.

As we mark the 250th anniversary of American independence through Freedom 250, we reflected on the enduring role of cultural exchange, scientific discovery, and people-to-people connections in strengthening the U.S.-New Zealand relationship.

We look forward to building new partnerships through speaker programs, grants, cultural preservation initiatives, and future public programming that showcases the best of both our countries.

#Freedom250 🇺🇸🇳🇿

[SelectUSA @SelectUSA]

Couldn’t make it to the 2026 #SelectUSASummit? Revisit some of its sharpest FDI insights with our upcoming webinar series.

Each webinar will also include a Best Practices segment on navigating the American market, followed by a live Q&A.

Details: https://t.co/j5msXqcUAP

[New Zealand Embassy @NZembassyUS]

This week Deputy Chief of Mission, Daniel Mellsop, and Second Secretary, Jemima Holborow, visited Kentucky to explore some of the NZ connections that exist in farming, the distillery industry, horse breeding and technology. The team met with the Governor's and Mayor of Louisville's teams, alongside the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, Kentucky Distillers' Association, and a range of journalists and political operatives.

[US Embassy NZ 🇺🇸🇳🇿 @usembassynz]

U.S. Midterm Elections are coming up.

If you're a U.S. citizen living in New Zealand you can vote from overseas. The best way to ensure you receive your ballot is to complete your absentee voting request each year.

Whether you've been overseas for a few months or many years, your vote remains an important way to stay engaged in the democratic process.

Learn more about registering, requesting your ballot, and voting from abroad:

https://t.co/gdMbpvMMBB

#VoteFromAbroad #EveryVoteCounts. Follow @FVAP

[David Capie @davidcapie]

NZ “has asked a US court to toss out a bid to ban NZ fish imports to help protect Māui and Hector’s dolphins... NZ’s request has been supported by the US government itself – but the charity fighting the case says it has no intention of backing down.” https://t.co/R8N56gw0dG

[Inside U.S. Trade @insidetrade]

Customs sets refund ‘phase two’ for June 29 amid fight over court order https://t.co/iDpcV3Mp51

[US Embassy NZ 🇺🇸🇳🇿 @usembassynz]

Ideas, innovation, and entrepreneurship were on the agenda as Consul General Melissa Sweeney welcomed founders, investors, and business leaders from the Electrify Aotearoa conference and AmCham Women in Business to the Consul General’s Residence.

As we celebrate Freedom 250 and 250 years of American independence, we reflected on the role innovation has played in driving economic growth, creating opportunity, and solving challenges - from the founding of the United States to the next generation of entrepreneurs building the future.

The United States and New Zealand share a strong tradition of innovation, and we look forward to continuing partnerships that support founders, strengthen commercial ties, and create new opportunities for collaboration across our innovation ecosystems.

#Freedom250 🇺🇸🇳🇿 @AmchamNZ

[AmchamNZ @AmchamNZ]

NZ's $2.6b military helicopter purchase approved by US https://t.co/YZ2wZCARxo

[U.S. Chamber @USChamber]

📢 It’s a historic moment for free enterprise. 

The U.S. Chamber is accelerating our work to defend, protect, and advance free enterprise with a historic investment, the largest in our 114-year history, to support our New Fight for Free Enterprise initiative.

Learn more: https://t.co/oBsYcERtrQ

[Winston Peters @NewZealandMFA]

The Minister met a senior US Congressional staff delegation this afternoon - including Chiefs of Staff and National Security Advisers for both Republican and Democratic Senators on the US Armed Services, Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Committees.

They discussed:

- the important contribution, and ongoing engagement, of the US in the Pacific;

- the conflict in the Middle East, and its impacts on New Zealand and the Pacific;

- our cooperation in Antarctica; and

- strategic issues in the Indo-Pacific.

🇺🇸 🤝 🇳🇿

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

Rocket Lab has been awarded a $90 million contract by the @USSpaceForce’s Space Systems Command @USSF_SSC to design, manufacture, integrate, and operate two geostationary satellites hosting the Heimdall space domain awareness payload produced by Rocket Lab Optical Systems.

Rocket Lab components have long played an essential role in many GEO programs, but this is our first satellite production program for geostationary orbit. The two satellites will be built on our Lightning bus, adapted for the thermal, radiation, propulsion, and station-keeping demands of GEO.

[AmchamNZ @AmchamNZ]

Congratulations to US Ambassador Elect to New Zealand, Samoa, the Cook Islands & Niue, Jared Novelly, on his Senate confirmation. We look forward to welcoming you to New Zealand in the coming months.

[General Chance Saltzman @SpaceForceCSO]

Grateful to Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb for his partnership and for our continued teamwork alongside the @NZDefenceForce. 🇺🇸🇳🇿

[US Embassy NZ 🇺🇸🇳🇿 @usembassynz]

Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre was in Wellington this week, advancing the U.S.-New Zealand partnership across security, economic growth, and regional stability.

From high-level meetings at the Beehive with Foreign Minister Winston Peters, Defense and Space Minister Chris Penk, and Resources Minister Shane Jones, to engagement with MFAT leadership and New Zealand’s top innovators, the visit highlights the depth of our cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.

Together, we’re strengthening shared security, driving innovation and trade, and reinforcing the values that underpin a safer, stronger, and more prosperous future.🇺🇸🇳🇿