Richard Griffith

New Zealand Diplomat, MFAT unit manager Japan and Koreas; father of daughters, Chiefs and Waikato tragic. Opinions are my own.

[Richard Griffith @rfg1975]

@michelappleton @BLACKCAPS Is it too late to select Dwayne Monkley for the All Blacks?

[Richard Griffith @rfg1975]

@michelappleton It’s great to see him back. Need to manage his load carefully.

[Christopher Luxon @chrisluxonmp]

More deals for New Zealand mean a growing economy.

Just met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung who has agreed to upgrade our partnership across the board.

What we’ve agreed means our businesses can work more seamlessly - delivering more trade, creating jobs, lifting wages and growing both our economies.

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

The Governments of Australia 🇦🇺, Canada 🇨🇦, France 🇫🇷, Italy 🇮🇹, Japan 🇯🇵, New Zealand 🇳🇿, the Republic of Korea 🇰🇷, and the United States 🇺🇸 held the inaugural meeting of the Multinational Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) Steering Committee in Washington, DC on February 19, 2025.

Read the full statement here ➡️ https://t.co/QALxseqnyM

[Richard Griffith @rfg1975]

@AllBlacks Legend.

[Richard Griffith @rfg1975]

@JamieWall2 I saw that and wondered if I was going mad.

[Amazonia - Kaua e tautohetohe ki nga riwai @Jandal_It]

Only in NZ is it illegal to make a left turn except if going to KFC.

[Richard Griffith @rfg1975]

C’mon Hayden Wilde.

[Richard Griffith @rfg1975]

@michelappleton Looking great gents!

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

North Korea’s overnight attempted launch of a satellite was an illegal and inflammatory act. We wholeheartedly condemn North Korea’s launch and urge Pyongyang to adhere to UN Security Council resolutions and return to diplomacy immediately.

[Richard Griffith @rfg1975]

@stephendziedzic More people than you’d think.

[Richard Griffith @rfg1975]

@michelappleton @BLACKCAPS I agree but I think there is too much focus on the seamers. The batsmen actually consistently let the Black Caps down against Australia.

[Winston Peters @NewZealandMFA]

New Zealand stands in solidarity with Ukraine as it marks two years since Russia’s illegal invasion.

We reaffirm our commitment with a new package to help Ukraine defend itself and support people affected by this war.

🇺🇦 🤝 🇳🇿

-PR ⬇️

https://t.co/ymfD99x9BO

@JudithCollinsMP

[Winston Peters @NewZealandMFA]

Our thoughts are with all our Japanese friends impacted by yesterday’s devastating earthquake. We are continuing to monitor the situation.

We have not received any requests for assistance from impacted New Zealanders at this time.

-WP

🇳🇿 🤝 🇯🇵

[Winston Peters @NewZealandMFA]

New Zealand strongly condemns North Korea’s illegal intercontinental ballistic missile launch, which is provocative and raises tensions in the region.

We urge North Korea to recommence dialogue and work towards verifiable, irreversible and complete denuclearisation.

-WP

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

Aotearoa New Zealand strongly condemns North Korea’s illegal satellite launch. We stand alongside our partners Korea and Japan, and call on North Korea to cease provocations, denuclearise, and return to meaningful dialogue.

[All Blacks @AllBlacks]

More reactions of THAT moment from around the world 🌏

Where were you for the match-winning moment?

#AllBlacks

[Nanaia Mahuta @NanaiaMahuta]

North Korea’s missile launch this morning is a threat to peace & security. We urge North Korea to return to dialogue. As I shared with @FMPark yesterday, we stand with Japan & South Korea. 🇳🇿🇰🇷

[Richard Griffith @rfg1975]

The secret to living longer is already known, and it’s not expensive https://t.co/hSNOs0gBgM

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

Ngā mihi nui to the wāhine representing Aotearoa on this International Women's Day #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity