And Happy International Day of Women in Diplomacy. It’s still a long way to go for feminist diplomacy but it is great to work with these amazing & inspiring women in Aotearoa NZ #IDWD#matariki2022 Lucky conjunction ✨
#Matariki, celebrating the first official recognition of Matariki as a public holiday with Governor Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro. An evening of amazing korero , Kai , waiata and Aroha @DunlopBennett@DIRCO_ZA@NanaiaMahuta
#Matariki , we like the journeying stars must signal the dawn of new possibilities and the birth of a better tomorrow . We must celebrate our connection to Mother Earth and her four elements and the life changing opportunities they represent @DIRCO_ZA@DunlopBennett
#Matariki , the journey of the stars as they connect the past , present and future is much like the journey of a Diplomats . Creating connections , building relations and finding opportunities to improve the lives of our people @DunlopBennett@DIRCO_ZA
#Matariki ,celebrating Matariki as an official holiday for the first time in the history of Aotearoa . Hosted by His Worship @AndyFoster at the magnificent Te Papa @DunlopBennett@DIRCO_ZA
#MFATstudytour22. At the conclusion of an engaging , exciting and fulfilling visit of the golden triangle ,a visit to Zealong Tea Estate and a korero for Minister Foe seemed just the overcrowded way to send the DipCorps on its merry way . @DIRCO_ZA@DunlopBennett@DinaSehy
#Mfatstudytour22. The DipCorps made it to the mighty Waikato . The day started with a courtesy call to the Kingitanga, visit to the Hamilton Gardens and a taste of Waikato evening . Ours is to bound connections , create linkages and strengthen relations . @DIRCO_ZA
Than to complete an enriching experience , a visit to the incubation hub and a jam session with local drummers was a perfect end to the day . @DIRCO_ZA@DunlopBennett@DinaSehy@MFATNZ
#MFAT study tour Tauranga Moana. The NZ Dip participated in a visit of Tauranga Moana over the last 2 days and discovered the souls , Kai and Mana of the people of Aotearoa @DunlopBennett@DIRCO_ZA@DinaSehy@MFATNZ
#AfricaDay2022 She showcased not only her flavours and color but her intellectual capacity , her resilience and her Ubuntu. To create a sustainable and better future , we have to nurture our youth . @DIRCO_ZA@NanaiaMahuta@MFATNZ@IbrahimomerNZ