Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺

EU Ambassador to Aotearoa New Zealand 🇪🇺🇳🇿 @EUinNZ

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Great to meet PM @chrisluxonmp ahead of his visit to Brussels. 🇪🇺🇳🇿 are trusted partners w shared values
We #StandwithUkraine
We are committed to rules-based int'l order & free trade #EUNZFTA delivers for our companies
#HorizonEU unites our brightest
We are #StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

World Humanitarian Day: a time to honour humanitarian workers and to stand with people affected by crises around the world.

#WorldHumanitarianDay #NotATarget #ActForHumanity​ @eu_echo

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

The European Union is proud to support the 2026 Climate Change and Business Conference. 2026 Climate Change & Business Conference, Building Momentum. Driving Change. Viaduct Events Centre 7–8 September #CCBC26 #BuildingMomentumDrivingChange #climateandbusiness #StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Excellent to hear @chrisluxonmp, Wayne Langford and Ray Smith at the Primary Industries NZ Summit. 🇪🇺🇳🇿

NZ primary industries represent 82% of goods exports. Europe is now NZ’s fastest-growing major export market — and 3rd largest for the sector.

#StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Delighted to join the Primary Industries NZ Summit & Jamie McKay on The Country 🇪🇺🇳🇿

The EU–NZ FTA is delivering: Europe is NZ’s fastest-growing export market with trade up 14%

And 38 #HorizonEurope projects deepening innovation links, incl. sustainable food

#StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Hat-trick of Fieldays® ⚽️⚽️⚽️

My 3rd as EU Ambassador — and Team Europe’s strongest presence yet: 10 Member State ambassadors, 9,000+ visitors, cheese diplomacy, and the first EU–NZ Agri-Innovation lunch.

Huge thanks to all partners and our EU team.

#StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Great to see Hon Tama Potaka & the breadth of Māori business on show; to speak alongside Hon Todd McClay, Nathan Guy & Rob Hewett on the strength of NZ’s relationship with Europe; & delighted to join Andrew Thompson and Sarah Perriam-Lampp on Rural Roundup.

#StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Great to bring together NZ food & fibre leaders at Fieldays for the EU–NZ Lunch on agri-innovation 🇪🇺🇳🇿

Opportunities. Innovation through #HorizonEurope. Partnerships that deliver.

Come visit #TeamEurope & the “Enjoy It’s From Europe!” stand at PB25 🤝

#StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

At this year’s Fieldays, Team Europe is out in force. 🇪🇺🇳🇿

With 10 EU Member States present, it was fantastic to visit the “Enjoy It’s From Europe!” stand, the German Pavilion and the Irish Pavilion — showcasing European businesses. #StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Great to kick off Fieldays 2026 with #TeamEurope. 🇪🇺🇳🇿 This year marks the largest ever European presence at Fieldays, with 10 EU Member States present.

And of course: more cheese diplomacy ahead at the Enjoy It’s From Europe stand in the Pavilion. 🧀

#StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Excellent to visit Tauranga with #TeamEurope marking two years of the EU–NZ FTA 🇪🇺🇳🇿 From kiwifruit & agri-tech to ports, infrastructure & innovation, the Bay of Plenty is buzzing. Great to see EU and NZ partnerships delivering growth, sustainability & jobs 🥝🤝 #StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Great to visit The University of Waikato with #TeamEurope 🇪🇺🇳🇿

Impressive discussions on marine science, AI, agri-tech, engineering & health research, alongside strong EU links.

Exciting plans too for the NZ Institute for Marine Futures 🌊

#StrongerTogether #HorizonEurope

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Great to kick off #TeamEurope’s visit to Tauranga at Syos 🇪🇺🇳🇿

Impressive innovation in advanced marine, aviation, land & subsea systems — including support for trusted partners like Ukraine.

In turbulent times, trusted partnerships matter more than ever. 🚀

#StandWithUkraine

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Celebrating Europe Day in Parliament last night 🇪🇺🇳🇿 Thanks Minister McClay & Potaka.

From the EU–NZ FTA & Business Summit to #HorizonEurope, climate action & support for Ukraine — we are building a stronger partnership based on trust, trade & shared values 🤝

#StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Great to welcome Finnish Minister Ville Tavio to Auckland 🇫🇮🇪🇺🇳🇿

A strong delegation showcasing Finland–NZ ties—from AI & deep tech to infrastructure & logistics.

Small, innovative economies delivering real impact together 🤝

#StrongerTogether

[Pakistan High Commission New Zealand @PakinNewZealand]

Delighted to attend soft launch of #NewZealandCommonwealthBusinessCouncil NZCBC in #Christchurch recently. Best wishes to the organization in fulfillment of its mandate of promoting trade and investment linkages between 🇳🇿and other members of the #Commonwealth family, including 🇵🇰Onward and Upward 👍@QaiserRashid1 @MFATNZ @commonwealthsec @tdap_official @sifcpakistan @investinpak @NZTEnews @MyPNBC @LMeredithEU

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Great to join Hon Chris Hipkins at Beehive to Business 🤝 A focus on clean energy & trusted partnerships. With #AccelerateEU, the EU is doubling down on the clean transition. NZ cleantech is thriving — Europe is a natural partner 🌱

#StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

At sunrise in Christchurch, a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. 🇪🇺🇳🇿🇦🇺

Honouring those who served and sacrificed for peace, democracy and freedom.

The EU stands with New Zealand and Australia in remembrance and shared values.

#StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Great to meet Mayor Phil Mauger — Christchurch buzzing with momentum 🚀

From cleantech to #HorizonEurope and IURC partnerships, strong alignment between local ambition and global cooperation 🌏

Real opportunities, real impact

#StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Great to join PM @chrisluxonmp at the opening of Zethos in Christchurch—a world-first in clean metal refining ♻️ Momentum continues → EU–NZ Cleantech Summit (Sept 2026) + 22 🇳🇿 successes in Horizon Europe driving innovation. #StrongerTogether

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Delighted to see interest in #TeamEurope’s growing presence at @FieldaysNZ 🇪🇺🇳🇿 For the first time, the EU will host a dedicated lunch — “a big statement” — & yes, a touch of 🧀 cheese diplomacy at the Enjoy It’s From Europe stand too #StrongerTogether

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