Andrea Smith

Deputy Secretary, APEC New Zealand, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

[Stuff @NZStuff]

Behind the screens at Apec - a year of digital diplomacy https://t.co/uM1EECsoKB

[The Spinoff @TheSpinoffTV]

Ahead of this week's Apec CEO summit in Tāmaki Makaurau, we spoke to top NZ business figures about their hopes for the future

https://t.co/1Qe6arl7XI (with @apec2021NZ)

[Damien O'Connor @DamienOConnorMP]

I am looking forward to co-chairing the APEC Ministerial Meeting tonight –a privilege to work with Minister of Foreign Affairs, @NanaiaMahuta as we discuss trade policy with Ministers from our fellow APEC economies #APEC2021

[Andrea Smith @andreamfat]

Join the dialogue - there’s a great line-up of speakers at #APECCEOSummit

[APEC Secretariat @APEC]

📢#ICYMI Media registration for the APEC Economic Leaders' Week events is now open. Click on the link below to find out the key media events as well as registration deadlines.
https://t.co/5wCBFxfYL4

[Vangelis Vitalis @VangelisVNZ]

As we build to ⁦@APEC⁩ Leaders’ week - here’s why APEC matters more than ever in these turbulent times ⁦@apec2021NZ⁩ ⁦@MFATNZ⁩ https://t.co/Wvsdac2aJz

[Andrea Smith @andreamfat]

A mathematician by training, I love numbers. And these ones show how much work my team has put into #apec2021 so far this year!

[Andrea Smith @andreamfat]

What a night at the Wellington Gold Awards, themed APEC 2021 Gold - highlighting the strong connection between our work and local business in Wellington, a city leading the way in digital diplomacy as Aotearoa hosts #APEC2021NZ. A pleasure to attend!

[Vangelis Vitalis @VangelisVNZ]

During unprecedented meeting this am chaired by our PM -after presentations by @IMFNews⁩ & ⁦@WHO -⁩ @APEC Leaders discussed #health & #economic crisis - strong support for vaccines; enabling trade & econ measures; inclusive/sustainable recovery https://t.co/67nbvDeOkK

[Andrea Smith @andreamfat]

Enjoyed the discussion - thanks for inviting me to participate.

[Damien O'Connor @DamienOConnorMP]

I’m proud to have hosted an APEC Trade Ministers’ joint virtual media conference this evening to brief journalists on APEC’s ongoing work to support COVID response and shape future prosperity. Many thanks to all the ministers and media who attended.

[Andrea Smith @andreamfat]

I took media through ⁦@apec2021NZ⁩ meeting spaces this afternoon to showcase our hosting of #APEC2021. With international media joining virtually for press conference with ⁦@VangelisVNZ⁩ & ⁦@Rebecca_APEC⁩, it really delivered an authentic meeting experience.

[Andrea Smith @andreamfat]

A great insight from our Senior Officials’ Meeting Chair @VangelisVNZ into the before, during and after of SOM meetings at #APEC2021.

[APEC Secretariat @APEC]

New Zealand confirmed its APEC host year priorities with a focus on responding to the economic impacts of COVID-19 and encouraging fellow APEC economies to join, work and grow together. #APEC2021 @APEC2021NZ

[Damien O'Connor @DamienOConnorMP]

This week we announced three priorities for New Zealand’s host year of #APEC2021 with a strong focus on recovery. We must continue to trade and set a plan for a long-lasting sustainable recovery across the entire region.

[Andrea Smith @andreamfat]

@apec2021NZ The APEC NZ team is looking forward to this first meeting - we are ready!!

[Andrea Smith @andreamfat]

In true Wellington style it was a windy start to our first, and one of the only, physical events of #APEC2021. Thank you to mana whenua Te Atiawa for your hospitality, and to #APEC economy representatives who joined us in this culturally significant welcome.

[Andrea Smith @andreamfat]

Great opportunity for @VangelisVNZ and me to talk to International Business Forum Board about #APEC2021. We are working together to support @RachelTaulelei and NZ's chairing of the APEC Business Advisory Council in our host year. @TradeWorksNZ

[Andrea Smith @andreamfat]

I have enjoyed working with you Malcolm. Thank you for your support for #APEC2021. Looking forward to working with you, Philip, in what will be a full-on year.

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

At #NZIBF AGM today the Chair’s baton passed from Malcolm Bailey to Philip Gregan, CEO of @nzwine. Very grateful for Malcolm’s leadership over the last five years. Our team looks forward to working with Philip in support of #trade @StephHoneyTrade @fionaRcooper @TradeWorksNZ

[APEC Secretariat @APEC]

“As we plan for recovery from COVID-19, it is economic cooperation through APEC, the most dynamic region in the world’s economy that will help us all rebuild.” Prime Minister @jacindaardern and Chair of @APEC2021NZ.