Inter-Parliamentary Relations
New Zealand is an active member of the international parliamentary community. Around the world MPs build relationship with each other through visits, friendship groups, regular contact and discussions.
Find out more about New Zealand's role in the inter-parliamentary relations.
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146th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly
The 146th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly convened in Manama, Bahrain, bringing together parliamentarians from 139 nations. The primary focus of the assembly was to combat intolerance, and its emergency resolution was to increase awareness and prompt action regarding the humanitarian crises facing Afghanistan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine, Yemen, and other nations. The New Zealand delegation consisted of four Members of Parliament: Vanushi Walters, Hon Scott Simpson, Dr Anae Neru Leavasa, and Simon O'Connor.
- Date
- 03 May 2023
- Duration
- 2:08
American Council of Young Political Leaders Exchange 2023
A parliamentary delegation of MPs led by Tim van de Molen recently took part in the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) exchange to Washington DC and New York State as an opportunity to share knowledge and ideas at both federal and state levels.
Australian Standing Committee Exchange 2023
New Zealand Parliament recently hosted the Australian Federal House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport as part of our Committee Exchange programme with Australia.
Governance and Administration Select Committee Exchange to Australia 2022
The Australia-NZ Select Committee exchange was established to provide an opportunity for Australia and New Zealand select committees to learn about each other systems in different subject areas to better their scrutiny of current work before a chosen committee.
Women Parliamentarians' Caucus of Sri Lanka Delegation visit to New Zealand Parliament
In August 2023, 11 of the 12 MPs from the Women Parliamentarian's Caucus in the Sri Lankan Parliament visited the New Zealand Parliament. They were here as part of their study tour looking into NZ's experiences with female representation in politics and a range of gender based issues.
146th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly
The 146th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly convened in Manama, Bahrain, bringing together parliamentarians from 139 nations. The primary focus of the assembly was to combat intolerance, and its emergency resolution was to increase awareness and prompt action regarding the humanitarian crises facing Afghanistan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine, Yemen, and other nations. The New Zealand delegation consisted of four Members of Parliament: Vanushi Walters, Hon Scott Simpson, Dr Anae Neru Leavasa, and Simon O'Connor.
Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum 2022
In October 2022, Teanau Tuiono, Shanan Halbert and Terisa Ngobi attended the 30th Asia Pacific Parliament Forum Annual Meeting.
New Zealand Parliamentary Delegation to Latin America
New Zealand Parliamentary Delegation to Latin America (October 2022).
145th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly, Rwanda
In October 2022, a delegation of New Zealand MPs traveled to Rwanda for the 145th IPU Assembly.
New Zealand Parliamentary exchange to Canada: September - October 2022
From 25 September to 1 October 2022, a delegation of New Zealand MPs visited Canada on a political exchange.
New Zealand Parliamentary Delegation to Europe June - July 2022
In July 2022, a cross-part delegation of New Zealand MPs traveled to speak with and learn from parliamentarians in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Latvia, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic.
American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) delegation to New Zealand 2022
In August 2022, seven people from American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) delegation arrived in New Zealand on exchange.
Speaker's delegation to Europe
From 21 May to 3 June 2022, Speaker Trevor Mallard, led a delegation of MPs to Greece, Italy, Poland, Belgium, and Ireland.