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The '''foreign relations of New Zealand''' are oriented chiefly toward developed democratic nations and emerging [[Pacific Island]] economies. Until the late 20th century, New Zealand aligned itself strongly with the [[United Kingdom]] (as a former British colony) and had few bilateral relationships with other countries. From the later half of the 20th century, Australia has been New Zealand's most important cultural, economic and military partner. Today, the country participates in several multilateral political organisations, including [[Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation]], the [[Pacific Community]], and the [[Pacific Islands Forum]]. New Zealand has been described as an [[emerging power]];<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/113097493/caught-between-china-and-the-us-the-kiwi-place-in-a-newly-confrontational-world|title=Caught between China and the US: The Kiwi place in a newly confrontational world|website=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]] |date=7 June 2019|language=en|access-date=1 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-opinion/media/2018/new-zealands-pacific-reset-strategic-anxieties-about-rising-china|title=New Zealand's Pacific reset: strategic anxieties about rising China|date=2018-06-05|website=www.waikato.ac.nz|language=en-NZ|access-date=2019-06-16}}</ref> however, such a claim needs to be considered in the context of its medium-sized economy and limited military capability. The country's major political parties have generally agreed on the broad outlines of foreign policy, and the government has been active in promoting [[free trade]], [[nuclear disarmament]], and [[arms control]].

In summer 2013, [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (New Zealand)|New Zealand Foreign Minister]] [[Murray McCully]] reported that:
:All New Zealand's important relationships are in good repair....With the United States there are hopes of a major breakthrough in terms of trade relations. [[China–New Zealand relations|Sino – New Zealand relations]] are also subdued, but trade is burgeoning. Japan's decision to join the [[Trans-Pacific Partnership]] is a welcome change and New Zealand continues to pursue a free trade agreement with South Korea. The government is pressing ahead with plans to strengthen relations in a number of other areas, including Russia, South Asia, Latin America, the Persian Gulf and especially the South Pacific. It is also alive to the potential benefits of closer ties with countries on the African continent.<ref>Murray McCully, "Keeping Relationships in Good Repair," ''New Zealand International Review'' (July 2013) 38#4 p 13</ref>

==History==

{{See also|History of New Zealand|Independence of New Zealand}}

===Māori rule===
New Zealand was first settled by [[Polynesians]] about 1300 AD. From the 1760s New Zealand was visited by various European explorers and traders, and later missionaries and settlers. An informal system of trade was established, especially in [[Northland Region|Northland]], and some [[iwi]] (tribes) became wealthy and powerful. As Māori was a tribal-level society of many shifting chiefdoms, relationships with Europeans were ad hoc and informal. In 1835 a group of Northland chiefs, under the guidance of British resident [[James Busby]], signed a [[Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand|declaration of independence]], which was recognised by Britain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.united-tribes.com/history.htm|work=United Tribes of New Zealand|title=History|access-date=4 August 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/politics/treaty/background-to-the-treaty/declaration-of-independence |title=Declaration of Independence – background to the Treaty |work=New Zealand History Online |publisher=New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage |access-date=4 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811225106/http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/politics/treaty/background-to-the-treaty/declaration-of-independence |archive-date=11 August 2011}}</ref>

===British colony===

Many [[Māori people|Māori]] were still worried that a European power might invade and dispossess them, and some iwi were having difficulties controlling the large numbers of [[European New Zealanders|Europeans]] who visited and settled in their areas. English missionaries were also concerned about the levels of lawlessness, which were undermining their efforts to convert Māori to Christianity. The British [[Colonial Office]], influenced by the missionaries and by reports that the independent [[New Zealand Company]] was planning to privately colonise the islands, sent naval captain [[William Hobson]] to negotiate a treaty. The subsequent [[Treaty of Waitangi]], signed in 1840, made New Zealand part of the [[British Empire]], established a [[Governor of New Zealand]], and gave Māori the rights of [[British subject]]s.

The annexation of New Zealand by Britain meant that Britain now controlled New Zealand's foreign policy. Subsidised large-scale immigration from the [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland]] began, and miners came for the [[gold rush]] around 1850–60. The colony became internally self governing in the 1850s with [[Representative democracy|representative]] and [[responsible government]], but had no control over foreign affairs and defence. In the 1860s, the British sent 16,000 soldiers to contain the [[New Zealand wars]] in the [[North Island]]. The colony shipped gold and, especially, wool to Britain. From the 1880s the development of [[refrigerated]] shipping allowed the establishment of an export economy based on the mass export of frozen meat and dairy products to Britain. In 1899–1902 New Zealand made its first contribution to an external war, sending troops to fight on the British side in the [[Second Boer War]]. The country changed status from colony to [[dominion]] with full internal self governance in 1907.

New Zealand eagerly sent a large fraction of its young men to fight on Britain's side in the [[World War I|First World War]]. Their heroism in the failed [[Gallipoli campaign]] made their sacrifices iconic in New Zealand memory, and secured the psychological independence of the nation.

After the war New Zealand signed the [[Treaty of Versailles]] (1919) joined the [[League of Nations]]. Wellington trusted [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]] governments in London, but not [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]]. When the British Labour Party took power in 1924 and 1929, the New Zealand government felt threatened by Labour's foreign policy because of its reliance upon the [[League of Nations]]. The League was distrusted and Wellington did not expect to see the coming of a peaceful world order under League auspices. What had been the Empire's most loyal [[Dominion]] became a dissenter as it opposed efforts the first and second British Labour governments to trust the League's framework of arbitration and collective security agreements.<ref>Gerald Chaudron, "The League of Nations and Imperial Dissent: New Zealand and the British Labour Governments, 1924–31," ''Journal of Imperial & Commonwealth History'' (March 2011) 39#1 pp 47–71</ref>

The governments of the [[Reform Party (New Zealand)|Reform]] and [[United Party (New Zealand)|United Parties]] between 1912 and 1935 followed a "realistic" foreign policy. They made national security a high priority, were sceptical of international institutions such as the League, and showed no interest on the questions of [[self-determination]], [[democracy]], and [[human rights]]. However the opposition [[New Zealand Labour Party|Labour Party]] was more idealistic and proposed a liberal internationalist outlook on international affairs. From 1935 the [[First Labour Government of New Zealand|First Labour Government]] showed a limited degree of idealism in foreign policy, for example opposing the [[appeasement]] of [[Nazi Germany]] and [[Empire of Japan|Japan]].<ref>D.J. McCraw, "The Zenith of Realism in New Zealand's Foreign Policy," ''Australian Journal of Politics & History'' (2002) 48#3 pp. 353–368.</ref>

===Second World War===
{{Main|Military history of New Zealand during World War II}}
When [[World War II]] broke out in 1939, New Zealand whole-heartedly joined in the defence of Britain, with Prime Minister [[Michael Joseph Savage]] declaring that "where Britain goes, we go; where Britain stands, we stand".<ref>{{cite book|author=Malcolm McKinnon|title=Interdependence and Foreign Policy: New Zealand in the World Since 1935|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cb4YAgAAQBAJ&pg=PT44|year=2013|publisher=Auckland U.P.|pages=43–44|isbn=9781775580959}}</ref> New Zealand soldiers served in [[North African campaign|North Africa]], [[Italian campaign (World War II)|Italy]] and the [[Pacific War|Pacific]], and airmen in England and the Pacific, throughout the war, even when New Zealand had concerns about invasion by the [[Empire of Japan|Japanese]].

=== Since 1945 ===

During World War II the New Zealand government created a Department of External Affairs (now the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (New Zealand)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade]]) for the first time in 1943, taking control of foreign policy that had previously been run by the Dominions Office in London. In 1947 New Zealand ratified the 1931 [[Statute of Westminster 1931|Statute of Westminster]] with the [[Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1947]], which made New Zealand fully independent of Britain.

The [[Fall of Singapore]] during World War II made New Zealand realise that she could no longer rely on Britain to defend the British Empire. New Zealand troops supported the British in the successful battle against [[Malayan Emergency|Communist insurrection in Malaysia]] and maintained an air-force fighter squadron in Singapore, and later on Cyprus, again supporting British forces. New Zealand diplomats sought an alliance with the [[United States|United States of America]], and in 1951 adhered to the [[ANZUS]] Treaty between New Zealand, Australia and the US. In return for America's guarantee of protection, New Zealand felt obliged to support America in its wars, and New Zealand committed forces to the [[New Zealand in the Korean War|Korean War]] (1950–1953) under [[United Nations Command]] auspices and to the [[New Zealand in the Vietnam War|Vietnam War]]. By the 1970s, many New Zealanders began to feel uncomfortable with their country's support for the US, particularly in Vietnam and regarding the visits of nuclear-powered and armed [[United States Armed Forces]] warships. The [[Third Labour Government of New Zealand|Third Labour government]] (1972–1975) pulled New Zealand troops out of the Vietnam War and protested against [[French nuclear testing]] in the Pacific, at one stage sending a warship to act as disapproving witness to the tests.

[[Accession of the United Kingdom to the European Communities|Britain's entry into the European Economic Community]] in 1973 forced New Zealand into a more independent role.<ref>{{Cite journal |doi = 10.1111/1468-0289.00057|title = Britain, Butter, and European Integration, 1957–1964|journal = The Economic History Review|volume = 50|issue = 2|pages = 327–347|year = 1997|last1 = Singleton|first1 = John|last2 = Robertson|first2 = Paul L.}}</ref> The British move restricted New Zealand's trade access to its biggest market, and it sought new trading partners in Asia, America and the Middle East. Australia and New Zealand signed the free-trade [[Closer Economic Relations]] agreement in 1983. The election of the [[Fourth Labour Government of New Zealand|Fourth Labour Government]] in 1984 marked a new period of independent foreign policy. [[Nuclear marine propulsion|Nuclear-powered]] and nuclear-armed ships were banned from [[Exclusive economic zone of New Zealand|New Zealand waters]], effectively removing New Zealand from the ANZUS pact. Immigration laws were liberalised, leading to a massive increase in [[Immigration to New Zealand|immigration]] from Asia. The [[Fourth National Government of New Zealand|Fourth National Government]] (1990–1999) liberalised trade by removing most [[tariff]]s and [[Protectionism|import restrictions]].

In 2008, [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (New Zealand)|Minister of Foreign Affairs]] [[Winston Peters]] announced what he called "a seismic change for New Zealand's foreign service", designed to remedy the country's "struggling to maintain an adequate presence on the international stage". Peters said that the Ministry would receive additional funding and increase the number of New Zealand diplomats serving abroad by 50%.<ref>
[http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0804/S00406.htm "Seismic change for NZ's foreign service"], Winston Peters, New Zealand government press release, 16 April 2008
</ref> However this policy was reversed following the [[2008 New Zealand general election|2008 General Election]] which brought the [[John Key]]-led [[Fifth National Government of New Zealand]] to power.{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}}

==Participation in international organisations==

New Zealand participates in the United Nations (UN); the [[World Trade Organization]] (WTO); [[World Bank]]; the [[International Monetary Fund]] (IMF); the [[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development]] (OECD); the [[International Energy Agency]]; the [[Asian Development Bank]]; the [[Pacific Islands Forum]]; the [[Secretariat of the Pacific Community]]; the [[Colombo Plan]]; [[Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation]] (APEC); and the [[International Whaling Commission]]. New Zealand also actively participates as a member of the [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]]. Despite the 1985 rupture in the [[ANZUS]] military alliance, New Zealand has maintained good working relations with the [[New Zealand-United States relations|United States]] and Australia on a broad array of international issues.

In the past, New Zealand's geographic isolation and its agricultural economy's general prosperity minimised public interest in international affairs. However, growing [[International trade|global trade]] and other international economic events have made New Zealanders increasingly aware of their country's dependence on unstable overseas markets.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand's reliance on trade leaves us exposed to global instability |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/transforming-business/79172347/new-zealands-reliance-on-trade-leaves-us-exposed-to-global-instability |website=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]] |date=29 April 2016 |language=en}}</ref> New Zealand governments strongly advocate [[free trade]], especially in agricultural products, and the country belongs to the Cairns group of nations in the WTO.

New Zealand's economic involvement with Asia has become increasingly important. New Zealand is a "dialogue partner" with the [[Association of Southeast Asian Nations]] (ASEAN), a member of the [[East Asia Summit]] and an active participant in [[Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation|APEC]].

As a charter member of the [[Colombo Plan]], New Zealand has provided Asian countries with technical assistance and capital. It also contributes through the [[Asian Development Bank]] and through UN programs and is a member of the [[United Nations Economic and Social Council|UN Economic and Social Council]] for Asia and the Pacific.

===Summary of international organisation participation===

[[ABEDA]], [[ANZUS]] (U.S. suspended security obligations to NZ on 11 August 1986), [[Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation|APEC]], [[Association of Southeast Asian Nations|ARF]] (dialogue partner), [[Asian Development Bank|AsDB]], [[Association of Southeast Asian Nations|ASEAN]] (dialogue partner), [[Australia Group]], [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]], [[Colombo Plan|CP]], [[European Bank for Reconstruction and Development|EBRD]], [[Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific|ESCAP]], [[Food and Agriculture Organization|FAO]], [[International Atomic Energy Agency|IAEA]], [[International Bank for Reconstruction and Development|IBRD]], [[International Civil Aviation Organization|ICAO]], [[International Chamber of Commerce|ICC]], [[International Criminal Court|ICCt]], [[International Confederation of Free Trade Unions|ICFTU]], [[International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement|ICRM]], [[International Development Association|IDA]], [[International Energy Agency|IEA]], [[International Fund for Agricultural Development|IFAD]], [[International Finance Corporation|IFC]], [[International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement|IFRCS]], [[International Hydrographic Organization|IHO]], [[International Labour Organization|ILO]], [[International Monetary Fund|IMF]], [[International Maritime Organization|IMO]], [[Interpol (organization)|Interpol]], [[International Olympic Committee|IOC]], [[International Organization for Migration|IOM]], [[International Organization for Standardization|ISO]], [[International Telecommunication Union|ITU]], [[Non-Aligned Movement|NAM]] (guest), [[Nuclear Suppliers Group|NSG]], [[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development|OECD]], [[Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons|OPCW]], [[Permanent Court of Arbitration|PCA]], [[Pacific Islands Forum|PIF]], [[Sparteca]], [[Secretariat of the Pacific Community|SPC]], [[United Nations|UN]], [[United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone|UNAMSIL]], [[United Nations Conference on Trade and Development|UNCTAD]], [[UNESCO]], [[United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees|UNHCR]], [[United Nations Industrial Development Organization|UNIDO]], [[United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo|UNMIK]], [[UNMISET]], [[United Nations Mission of Observers in Prevlaka|UNMOP]], [[United Nations Truce Supervision Organization|UNTSO]], [[Universal Postal Union|UPU]], [[World Customs Organization|WCO]], [[World Federation of Trade Unions|WFTU]], [[World Health Organization|WHO]], [[World Intellectual Property Organization|WIPO]], [[World Meteorological Organization|WMO]], [[World Trade Organization|WTO]]<ref>Source: [[CIA World Factbook]], 2003 edition [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ (external link)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510200259/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ |date=10 May 2013 }}.</ref>

=== United Nations ===
{{Main|New Zealand and the United Nations}}

New Zealand was a [[founding member of the United Nations]] in 1945, and was in the first set of rotating non-permanent members of the [[United Nations Security Council]].<ref>{{Citation |last=Hanhimäki |first=Jussi M. |title=1. The best hope of mankind? A brief history of the UN |date=2015-06-11 |work=The United Nations: A Very Short Introduction |pages=8–25 |url=http://www.veryshortintroductions.com/view/10.1093/actrade/9780190222703.001.0001/actrade-9780190222703-chapter-2 |access-date=2022-01-29 |publisher=Oxford University Press |language=en |doi=10.1093/actrade/9780190222703.003.0002 |isbn=978-0-19-022270-3}}</ref> [[New Zealand Prime Minister]] [[Peter Fraser]] felt that in order for New Zealand to be secure in the South Pacific, it need to align itself with major world powers like the United States through some kind of organisation that could guarantee small powers a say in world affairs. After the [[Fall of Singapore]] during World War II it became clear that Britain was no longer able to protect New Zealand so the government decided that a policy of independent relations with a group of strong powers was the best way to defend New Zealand.

=== Commonwealth of Nations ===
New Zealand is a [[member state of the Commonwealth of Nations]] – as one of the original members, the [[Dominion of New Zealand]] was declared on 26 September 1907.

The reigning monarch and [[head of state]], currently [[King Charles III]], [[King of New Zealand]] is [[viceregal]]ly represented by the [[Governor-General of New Zealand]].

New Zealand has strong relations with most other Commonwealth countries and has [[High Commissioner]]s and [[High Commissions]] in most of them.

==Overseas territories==

New Zealand administers [[Tokelau]] (formerly known as the Tokelau Islands) as a [[United Nations list of non-self-governing territories|non-self-governing]] colonial territory. In February 2006 a UN-sponsored referendum was held in Tokelau on whether to become a [[Self-governance|self-governing]] state, but this failed to achieve the two-thirds majority required to pass.
[[Samoa]] was a New Zealand protectorate from 1918 to full independence in 1962. However New Zealand retains some responsibilities for former colonies [[Niue]] and the [[Cook Islands]] which are in [[Associated state|free association]] with New Zealand. Citizens of all three countries hold [[New Zealand citizenship]] and the associated rights to [[Health care in New Zealand|healthcare]] and [[education in New Zealand]].

New Zealand has also claimed part of [[Antarctica]] known as the [[Ross Dependency]] since 1923.

==Trade==

McGraw argues that, "Probably the greatest foreign policy achievement of [[Helen Clark|[Helen] Clark]]'s [1999–2008] term was the conclusion of a [[New Zealand–China Free Trade Agreement|free trade agreement with China]]."<ref>David McCraw, "The Clark Government's Foreign Policy Legacy," ''New Zealand International Review'' (2009) 34#6 [https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-213081330/the-clark-government-s-foreign-policy-legacy-david online] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401004636/https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-213081330/the-clark-government-s-foreign-policy-legacy-david |date=1 April 2018 }}</ref> Clark's government also set up a free-trade deal with Australia and the ten nations of ASEAN (the Association of South East Asian Nations).

New Zealand has existing [[Free-trade agreements of New Zealand|free trade agreements]] with [[Closer Economic Relations|Australia]], [[Brunei]], [[Chile]], the [[China|People's Republic of China]], [[Hong Kong–New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership Agreement|Hong Kong]], [[Singapore]], [[Thailand]], [[United Kingdom]];<ref>{{Cite web |title=UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-new-zealand-free-trade-agreement |access-date=2022-03-25 |website=GOV.UK |language=en}}</ref> new free trade agreements are under negotiation with ASEAN, and Malaysia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/foreign/tnd/ceps/cepindex.html|work=NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade|title=Free Trade Agreements Index |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060930031728/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/foreign/tnd/ceps/cepindex.html|archive-date=30 September 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.news.gov.hk/isd/ebulletin/en/category/businessandfinance/100329/html/100329en03002.htm|title=HK, NZ sign economic partnership pact|work=news.gov.hk|access-date=7 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130512130540/http://archive.news.gov.hk/isd/ebulletin/en/category/businessandfinance/100329/html/100329en03002.htm|archive-date=12 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> New Zealand is involved in the WTO's [[Doha round|Doha Development Agenda]] and was disappointed by the failure of [[Doha round#Geneva, 2006|the most recent talks]] in July 2006.

During 2017 to 2020, the Labour-NZ First coalition government committed to initiate a Closer Commonwealth Economic Relations (CCER) agreement with the UK, Australia, Canada and other countries and to work towards a Free Trade Agreement with the [[Eurasian Economic Union|Russia-Belarus-Kazakhstan Customs Union]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.labour.org.nz/foundation_for_strong_and_proactive_government|title=Foundation for strong and proactive government|work=New Zealand Labour Party|access-date=2017-11-15|language=en|archive-date=15 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115201525/http://www.labour.org.nz/foundation_for_strong_and_proactive_government|url-status=dead}}</ref> A free trade agreement with the European Union was signed in July 2023<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/493457/new-zealand-signs-free-trade-deal-with-european-union-after-years-of-negotiations |title=New Zealand signs free trade deal with European Union after years of negotiations |author=Jane Patterson |date=2023-07-10 |publisher=RNZ }}</ref> and went live in May 2024.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/515640/free-trade-deal-with-the-european-union-comes-into-force |title=Free trade deal with the European Union comes into force |date=2024-05-01 |publisher=RNZ }}</ref> Trade deals with the [[Gulf Cooperation Council]] were signed in 2024.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/532481/gulf-nations-trade-deal-struck-after-almost-two-decades |title=Gulf nations trade deal struck after almost two decades |author=Jo Moir |date=2024-11-01 |publisher=RNZ }}</ref>

New Zealand's main export is food, primarily dairy products, meat, fruit and fish; about 95% of the country's [[Agriculture in New Zealand|agricultural produce]] is exported.<ref name="mfat_overview">Source: [http://www.mfat.govt.nz/support/tplu/tradematters/tmoverview.html NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060930035812/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/support/tplu/tradematters/tmoverview.html |date=30 September 2006 }}.</ref> Other major exports are wood, and mechanical and electrical equipment. About 46% of exports are non-agricultural,<ref name="mfat_overview" /> but the largest industry is still the food industry. Tourism is also an extremely important component of international trade: transport and travel form around 20% of the country's export trade.<ref name="snz_exports">{{cite web |url=http://www.stats.govt.nz/products-and-services/new-zealand-in-profile-2006/exports.htm|publisher=Statistics New Zealand|title=Free Trade Agreements Index |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060831233449/http://www.stats.govt.nz/products-and-services/new-zealand-in-profile-2006/exports.htm|archive-date=31 August 2006}}</ref> New Zealand does not have large quantities of mineral resources, though it does produce some coal, oil, aluminium and natural gas.<ref name="snz_exports" />

New Zealand's largest source of imports is China, followed by (in order) Australia, the United States, Japan, and Singapore. The largest destinations for exports are, in order, Australia, China, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea. Trade figures for 2011 with New Zealand's biggest trade partners are as follows:<ref>Source: [http://www.stats.govt.nz/tools_and_services/tools/TableBuilder/exports-and-imports-tables.aspx Statistics New Zealand] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218190740/http://www.stats.govt.nz/tools_and_services/tools/TableBuilder/exports-and-imports-tables.aspx |date=18 February 2012 }}.</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto;"
|+ ''2011 merchandise imports and exports (millions of NZ dollars)''
! Country !! Imports !! Exports
! Country !! Imports !! Exports
|-
| {{AUS}} || style="text-align:right;"| 7,377 || style="text-align:right;"| 10,858
| {{KSA}} || style="text-align:right;"| 918 || style="text-align:right;"| 691
|-
| {{CHN}} || style="text-align:right;"| 7,439 || style="text-align:right;"| 5,887
| {{SIN}} || style="text-align:right;"| 2,163 || style="text-align:right;"| 812
|-
| {{GER}} || style="text-align:right;"| 1,993 || style="text-align:right;"| 775
| {{KOR}} || style="text-align:right;"| 1,453 || style="text-align:right;"| 1,674
|-
| {{JPN}} || style="text-align:right;"| 2,921 || style="text-align:right;"| 3,439
| {{THA}} || style="text-align:right;"| 1,330 || style="text-align:right;"| 731
|-
| {{MAS}} || style="text-align:right;"| 1,478 || style="text-align:right;"| 874
| {{GBR}} || style="text-align:right;"| 1,267 || style="text-align:right;"| 1,544
|-
| {{QAT}} || style="text-align:right;"| 1,041 || style="text-align:right;"| 2
| {{USA}} || style="text-align:right;"| 5,025 || style="text-align:right;"| 3,997
|-
| {{RUS}} || style="text-align:right;"| 1,204 || style="text-align:right;"| 280
| '''Total (world)''' || style="text-align:right;"| 46,857 || style="text-align:right;"| 47,710
|}

==Military==
{{Main|Military history of New Zealand}}
Given its geography, New Zealand faces no immediate threat to its territorial integrity and its defence posture, and limited financial capability, reflects this. The [[New Zealand Defence Force]] is small compared to many other countries and its lacks air combat capability, although its army is generally regarded as very professional.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10369794 |title=Top US general praises NZ role in Afghanistan|publisher=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |access-date=5 July 2018|work=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |date=2006-02-23|last1=Berry|first1=Ruth}}</ref> Its overseas duties consist mostly of [[peacekeeping]], especially in the Pacific, with wider regional security falling to Australia. In the 21st century, peacekeeping detachments have been deployed to [[East Timor]], the [[Solomon Islands]], and [[Tonga]]. Engineering and support forces have also been involved in the [[Iraq War]], although New Zealand is not a member of the '[[coalition of the willing]]'. New Zealand's heaviest military involvement in recent decades has been in [[War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)|Afghanistan]] following the [[United States invasion of Afghanistan|United States-led invasion]] of that country after the [[September 11 attacks|9/11 attacks]]. The deployment has included [[New Zealand SAS|SAS]] troops.

In February 2021 the MFAT confirmed granting export permits for [[military]] equipment to be sold to the [[Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia]] in the years 2016 and 2018, respectively. Documents obtained under the [[Official Information Act 1982|Official Information Act]] showed detailed transactions of the military export. The revelation was followed by a previous revelation of the business unit of [[Air New Zealand]] aiding the [[Royal Saudi Navy]] on a contractual basis, breaching its obligations towards human rights.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300230566/mfat-approved-exports-for-military-equipment-to-saudi-arabias-forces|title=MFAT approved exports for military equipment to Saudi Arabia's forces|access-date=15 February 2021|website=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]] |date=15 February 2021}}</ref> The case of Air New Zealand's business unit The Gas Turbines aiding Royal Saudi navy was commissioned in early April 2021 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to be reviewed by a former executive of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The contractual arrangement between the two was criticised following the [[Saudi Arabian–led intervention in Yemen|Arab nation's role in the Yemen war]]. It was reported that the UN had expressed concerns regarding any military exports made to Saudi could possibly be used in the Yemeni conflict, despite which the MFAT sanctioned exports to the country, inviting scrutiny over New Zealand's relations with Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/440324/new-zealand-military-export-control-review-to-be-led-by-former-mbie-head-david-smol|title=New Zealand military export control review to be led by former MBIE head David Smol|accessdate=12 April 2021|website=[[RNZ]] |date=12 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/former-mbie-head-david-smol-to-lead-new-zealand-military-export-control-review/ZYUV6HNLNPK53EX5QWMCDZXEX4/|title=Former MBIE head David Smol to lead New Zealand military export control review|accessdate=12 April 2021|website=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |date=12 April 2021 }}</ref>

==Foreign aid==
{{Main article|New Zealand Agency for International Development}}
New Zealand's official aid programme is managed by the [[New Zealand Agency for International Development]] (NZAID), a semi-autonomous body within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. In 2007, New Zealand was the sixth lowest foreign aid donor in the [[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development]] (OECD), based on proportion of [[gross national income]] (GNI) spent on overseas development assistance. New Zealand's contribution was 0.27% of GNI.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oxfam.org.nz/news.asp?aid=1413 |title=New Zealand Government remains one of the least generous aid givers &#124; Oxfam NZ |publisher=Oxfam.org.nz |access-date=19 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081018070518/https://www.oxfam.org.nz/news.asp?aid=1413 |archive-date=18 October 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Much this went to the Pacific region. However, the country is occasionally more generous in responding to major crises, for example donating around [[New Zealand dollar|$]]100 million to the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami|2004 Indian Ocean tsunami]] relief efforts, the committed [[New Zealand dollar|$1]] million to the [[2010 Haiti earthquake]] relief efforts, and later the government donated [[New Zealand dollar|$]]2 million to the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami]] relief efforts. Following the [[April 2015 Nepal earthquake|April]] and [[May 2015 Nepal earthquake]], the New Zealand Government sent an initial [[New Zealand dollar|$]]1 million in [[humanitarian aid]], and has mobilized 45 urban search and rescue technicians. New Zealand troops and aircraft are also often sent to disaster areas in the [[Asia-Pacific]] region.

==Nuclear free policy==

{{Further|New Zealand nuclear-free zone}}

In the 1970s and 1980s, [[Anti-nuclear movement|anti-nuclear sentiment]] increased across New Zealand fuelling concerns about [[French nuclear tests|French nuclear testing]] in the Pacific at [[Moruroa]] atoll. The third Labour Government under [[Norman Kirk]], co-sponsored by Australia, took France before the [[International Court of Justice]] in 1972,<ref>[http://www.disarmsecure.org/publications/papers/legal_challenges.html Disarmament and Security Centre – Publications – Papers] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090213164133/http://www.disarmsecure.org/publications/papers/legal_challenges.html |date=13 February 2009 }}</ref> requesting that the French cease atmospheric [[Nuclear weapons testing|nuclear testing]] at [[Moruroa|Mururoa Atoll]] in [[French Polynesia]] in the southern Pacific Ocean. In 1972, as an act of defiance and protest the Kirk government sent two of its navy [[frigate]]s, {{HMNZS|Canterbury|F421|6}} and {{HMNZS|Otago|F111|2}} into the Moruroa test zone area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mururoavet.com/ |title=Mururoa Nuclear Tests, RNZN protest Veterans – Home |publisher=Mururoavet.com |access-date=19 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723050155/http://www.mururoavet.com/ |archive-date=23 July 2011}}</ref> [[Peace]] yachts attempting to disrupt the French tests had been sailing in coordinated protests into the Mururoa exclusion zones between 1972 and 1991.<ref>Making Waves the Greenpeace New Zealand Story by Michael Szabo {{ISBN|0-7900-0230-2}}</ref> Concerns about [[Nuclear proliferation]] and the presence of nuclear warheads or reactors on [[United States Navy]] ships visiting New Zealand ports continued to escalate. After it was elected in 1984, the [[New Zealand Labour Party|Labour Party]] government of [[David Lange]] indicated its opposition to visits by such ships. In February 1985, New Zealand turned away the {{USS|Buchanan|DDG-14|6}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Nuclear-free legislation – nuclear-free New Zealand|url=http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/politics/nuclear-free-new-zealand/nuclear-free-zone|publisher=New Zealand History Online|date=August 2008|access-date=11 January 2011}}</ref> and in response the United States announced that it was suspending its treaty obligations to New Zealand unless port access was restored. In 1987 the Labour government strengthened its stance by declaring New Zealand a [[New Zealand's nuclear-free zone|nuclear-free zone]] ([[New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act 1987]]), effectively legally removing New Zealand from the [[Mutual assured destruction|nuclear deterrent]] scenario and banning the entry of nuclear powered warships into its ports.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Lange |first=David |author-link=David Lange |title=Nuclear Free: The New Zealand Way |publisher=Penguin Books |year= 1990 |location=New Zealand |isbn=978-0-14-014519-9}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.disarmsecure.org/publications/papers/legal_challenges_to_nuclear_weapons_from_aotearoa_new_zealand.php |title=Legal challenges to nuclear weapons from Aotearoa/NewZealand |first=Kate |last=Dewes |publisher=disarmsecure.org |access-date=28 September 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100524225229/http://disarmsecure.org/publications/papers/legal_challenges_to_nuclear_weapons_from_aotearoa_new_zealand.php |archive-date=24 May 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Warships that did not fall into this category were not blocked, but the US took the view that any subsequent visit by a warship to New Zealand could not be carried out without violating the US' security policy of "neither confirming nor denying" nuclear capability of its ships.<ref>[http://www.esr.org.nz/events/even2004/NuclearFreeNZ.html Nuclear-Free New Zealand – Twenty Years On]  {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227140701/http://www.esr.org.nz/events/even2004/NuclearFreeNZ.html |date=27 December 2007 }}</ref>

In 1987, New Zealand passed legislation making the country a nuclear free zone, namely the [[New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act]]; in the same year the US retaliated with the Broomfield Act, designating New Zealand as a "friend" rather than an "ally".<ref>See further R. Thakur 1989 (October), "Creation of the nuclear-free New Zealand: brinkmanship without a brink," ''Asian Survey'' 29: 919–39.</ref> Relations between New Zealand and the US have had several ups and downs since then.

In recent years, some voices have suggested removing the anti-nuclear legislation, especially the [[ACT New Zealand]] political party; and up until February 2006 the [[New Zealand National Party|National Party]] was in favour of holding a referendum on the issue. However, [[public opinion]] remains strongly in favour of the country's status as a nuclear free zone. In May 2006, US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs, [[Christopher R. Hill|Christopher Hill]], described the disagreement between the US and New Zealand as "a relic" but also signalled that the US wanted a closer defence relationship with New Zealand and praised New Zealand's involvement in Afghanistan and reconstruction in Iraq. "Rather than trying to change each other's minds on the nuclear issue, which is a bit of a relic, I think we should focus on things we can make work," he told the ''[[Australian Financial Review]]''.<ref>Xinhua, [http://english.people.com.cn/200605/09/eng20060509_264241.html "NZ, U.S. links delicate on nuclear ban"], ''People's Daily Online'', 9 May 2006.</ref> Pressure from the United States on New Zealand's foreign policy increased in 2006, with U.S. trade officials linking the repeal of the ban of American nuclear ships from New Zealand's ports to a potential [[free trade]] agreement between the two countries.<ref>[http://www.newsweekly.com.au/articles/2002nov02_nz1.html New Zealand: US links free trade to repeal of NZ nuclear ships ban – 2 November 2002] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100415060447/http://www.newsweekly.com.au/articles/2002nov02_nz1.html |date=15 April 2010 }}</ref>

Relations between France and New Zealand were strained for two short periods in the 1980s and 1990s over the [[French nuclear tests]] at [[Moruroa]] and the [[Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior|bombing of the ''Rainbow Warrior'']] in Auckland harbour. The latter was widely regarded as an act of [[state terrorism]] against New Zealand's sovereignty and was ordered by then French President [[François Mitterrand]], although he denied any involvement at the time.<ref>{{Cite news| url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article542620.ece | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070222110453/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article542620.ece | url-status=dead | archive-date=22 February 2007 | work=The Times | location=London | title=Mitterrand ordered bombing of Rainbow Warrior spy chief says | first=Charles | last=Bremner | date=11 July 2005 | access-date=2 May 2010}}</ref> These events worked to strengthen New Zealand's resolve to retain its anti-nuclear policy. Relations between the two countries are now cordial, with strong trade and many new bilateral links.<ref>Sources: [http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Countries/Europe/France.php#bilateral NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070117185317/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Countries/Europe/France.php#bilateral |date=17 January 2007 }}, [http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/pays-zones-geo_833/nouvelle-zelande_575/france-nouvelle-zelande_1198/index.html French Ministère des Affaires étrangères] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061122025237/http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/pays-zones-geo_833/nouvelle-zelande_575/france-nouvelle-zelande_1198/index.html |date=22 November 2006 }}.</ref> <!--  Commented out because image was deleted: [[Image:George W. Bush and Helen Clark meet at the White House.jpg|thumb|right|President of the United States of America, George W. Bush and New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark meet at the White House.]] -->

In 2017, New Zealand signed the United Nations [[Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons]]. Foreign Affairs Minister [[Gerry Brownlee]] said the treaty is "consistent with New Zealand's long-standing commitment to international nuclear disarmament efforts".<ref>{{cite news|last1=[[Newshub]] |title=NZ signs UN anti-nuke treaty|url=http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2017/09/nz-signs-un-anti-nuke-treaty.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206122305/http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2017/09/nz-signs-un-anti-nuke-treaty.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 December 2017|work=[[Newshub]] |date=21 September 2017}}</ref>

== Relations by region ==

=== Latin America ===
New Zealand has well-established links to a number of [[Latin America]]n countries, particularly in the economic sphere. [https://web.archive.org/web/20101230122726/http://mfat.govt.nz/includes/pdf/New-Zealand-Representatives-Overseas.php New Zealand has Embassies] in [[Mexico City]], [[Santiago]], [[Brasília]] and [[Buenos Aires]] – the first of which (Santiago) opened in 1972. The New Zealand Government's [https://web.archive.org/web/20101230133105/http://mfat.govt.nz/Foreign-Relations/Latin-America/0-LASF-as-approved-by-cabinet-2010.php Latin America Strategy], published in May 2010, estimates New Zealand's annual exports to the region at NZ$1&nbsp;billion, and New Zealand investments in the region (in areas such as agri-technology, energy, fisheries, and specialised manufacturing) at around NZ$1.3&nbsp;billion. The Strategy argues that there is considerable scope to expand New Zealand's investment and services trade in the region. Focusing on six countries (Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Peru), the Strategy posits that New Zealand should be seeking to: promote a better understanding of the region among New Zealand businesses to help identify prospects for increased investment, trade and joint ventures; lower barriers to business between New Zealand and Latin America; promote New Zealand tourism in the region; improve airlinks between New Zealand and the region; deepen education and research and science links. There are significant flows of tourists and students from Latin America to New Zealand. For example, in the year to June 2010, around 30,000 Latin Americans [http://www.stats.govt.nz/browse_for_stats/population/migration/international-visitor-arrivals-june-10.aspx visited New Zealand]. In addition, New Zealand has popular [http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workingholiday/ Working Holiday Schemes] with Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Mexico and Uruguay.

=== Pacific relations ===
[[Image:New Zealand High Commission in Nuku'alofa.jpg|thumb|200px|right|New Zealand [[High Commission]] in [[Nukuʻalofa|Nuku{{Okina}}alofa]], Tonga.]]
Much of New Zealand's foreign policy is focused on the Pacific region, particularly [[Polynesia]] and [[Melanesia]].<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Smith |first1=Nicholas Ross |last2=Bland |first2=Lauren |date=2024-08-23 |title=The AUKUS debate in New Zealand misses the big picture |journal=Australian Journal of International Affairs |volume=78 |issue=5 |language=en |pages=652–659 |doi=10.1080/10357718.2024.2391336 |issn=1035-7718|doi-access=free }}</ref> Bilateral economic assistance resources have been focused on projects in the South Pacific island states, especially on [[Bougainville Island|Bougainville]]. The country's long association with Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa), reflected in a treaty of friendship signed in 1962, and its close association with Tonga have resulted in a flow of immigrants and visitors under work permit schemes from both countries. Recently New Zealand forces participated in peacekeeping efforts in the Pacific region in East Timor, the Solomon Islands and Tonga, see [[Military history of New Zealand#Peacekeeping and observer missions|Military history of New Zealand]].

In 1947, New Zealand joined Australia, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States to form the [[South Pacific Commission]], a regional body to promote the welfare of the Pacific region. New Zealand has been a leader in the organisation. In 1971, New Zealand joined the other independent and self-governing states of the South Pacific to establish the South Pacific Forum (now known as the [[Pacific Islands Forum]]), which meets annually at the "heads of government" level.

==== 2006 East Timor crisis ====
{{Main|2006 East Timorese crisis}}

On 26 May, New Zealand deployed forty-two troops, with a second contingent of 120 troops leaving [[Christchurch]] on 27 May, en route to [[Townsville|Townsville, Queensland]] before being sent to East Timor. Clark said that the forces would be deployed where needed by the Australian command.<ref name="TVNZ more troops">{{Cite news| author=[[RNZ]] | title=More troops as Dili violence escalates | date=27 May 2006 | publisher=Television New Zealand | url=http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411365/726939}}</ref>

==Diplomatic relations==
List of countries which New Zealand maintains diplomatic relations with:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="3" |[[File:Diplomatic relations of New Zealand.svg|frameless|425x425px]]
|-
! # !! Country !! Date
|-
|1
|{{Flag|United Kingdom}}
|{{dts|March 1939}}<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jOqLi_6ER8IC&dq=Harry+Batterbee+high+commissioner+to+new+zealand++March+1939&pg=PA16 |title=The Commonwealth Relations Office Year Book Volume 13 |publisher=Great Britain. Office of Commonwealth Relations |year=1964 |pages=16 |access-date=20 November 2023}}</ref>
|-
|2
|{{Flag|Canada}}
|{{dts|11 September 1939}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Linwood DeLong |date=January 2020 |title=A Guide to Canadian Diplomatic Relations 1925–2019 |url=https://www.cgai.ca/a_guide_to_canadian_diplomatic_relations_1925_2019#Beginnings |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Canadian Global Affairs Institute}}</ref>
|-
|3
|{{Flag|United States}}
|{{dts|16 February 1942}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: New Zealand |url=https://history.state.gov/countries/new-zealand |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Office of the Historian}}</ref>
|-
|4
|{{Flag|Australia}}
|{{dts|27 February 1943}}<ref>{{cite web |date=8 July 2006 |title=Heads of Missions List: A |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/ipd/homslista.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060930064841/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/ipd/homslista.html |archivedate=30 September 2006 |publisher=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade}}</ref>
|-
|5
|{{Flag|Russia}}
|{{dts|13 April 1944}}<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=April 13, 2019 marked the 75th Anniversary of establishment of the Diplomatic Relations between Russia and New Zealand in 1944 |url=https://twitter.com/rusembnz/status/1118649248227061760?s=20 |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=Russian Embassy, NZ}}</ref>
|-
|6
|{{Flag|France}}
|{{dts|13 July 1945}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Liste Chronologique des Ambassadeurs, Envoyés Extraordinaires, Ministres Plénipotentiaires et Chargés D'Affaires de France à L'Étranger Depuis 1945 |url=https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/maep0035-0120_cle8a5377.pdf |journal= |language=fr |page=}}</ref>
|-
|7
|{{Flag|Chile}}
|{{dts|27 December 1945}}<ref>{{Cite book |title=Memoria del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores |publisher=Chile. Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores |year=1945 |pages=374 |language=es}}</ref>
|-
|8
|{{Flag|Netherlands}}
|{{dts|19 June 1947}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 September 1947 |title=Minister of the Netherlands at Wellington appointed |url=http://www.nzlii.org/nz/other/nz_gazette/1947/55.pdf |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=The New Zealand Gazette |page=1349}}</ref>
|-
|9
|{{Flag|Denmark}}
|{{dts|12 September 1947}}<ref name="aunz">{{cite book |url=https://atojs.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/atojs?a=d&d=AJHR1948-I.2.1.2.1&cl=&srpos=0&e=-------10--1------0--&st=1 |title=Report of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Year |date=1947 |publisher=AtoJsOnline |accessdate=3 September 2019}}</ref>
|-
|10
|{{Flag|Belgium}}
|{{dts|27 November 1947}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 December 1947 |title=Minister of Belgium at Wellington |url=http://www.nzlii.org/nz/other/nz_gazette/1947/74/25.pdf |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=The New Zealand Gazette}}</ref>
|-
|11
|{{Flag|Sweden}}
|{{dts|1949}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=The New Zealand Official Year-Book, 1947–49: Overseas Representatives in New Zealand November 1949 |url=https://www3.stats.govt.nz/New_Zealand_Official_Yearbooks/1947-49/NZOYB_1947-49.html |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Statistics New Zealand}}</ref>
|-
|12
|{{Flag|Finland}}
|{{dts|22 July 1950}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand |url=http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?nodeid=17357&culture=en-US&contentlan=2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023130932/http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?nodeid=17357&culture=en-US&contentlan=2 |archive-date=23 October 2017 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland}}</ref>
|-
|13
|{{Flag|Italy}}
|{{dts|22 August 1950}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=I Documenti Diplomatici Italiani Undicesima Serie: 1948–1953 Volume IV (27 gennaio – 31 ottobre 1950) |url=https://www.bv.ipzs.it/bv-pdf/0061/MOD-VP-10-01-002_1348_1.pdf |access-date=17 November 2023 |page=585 |language=it}}</ref>
|-
|14
|{{Flag|Israel}}
|{{dts|17 January 1951}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 February 1951 |title=Minister of Israel to New Zealand Appointed |url=http://www.nzlii.org/nz/other/nz_gazette/1951/8/15.pdf |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=The New Zealand Gazette}}</ref>
|-
|15
|{{Flag|Philippines}}
|{{dts|18 January 1951}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 February 1951 |title=Minister of the Philippines to New Zealand Appointed |url=http://www.nzlii.org/nz/other/nz_gazette/1951/8/15.pdf |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=The New Zealand Gazette}}</ref>
|-
|16
|{{Flag|Pakistan}}
|{{dts|18 April 1951}}<ref>{{Cite book |title=Publication – Dept. of External Affairs Issues 92–134 |publisher=New Zealand. Dept. of External Affairs |year=1950 |pages=70}}</ref>
|-
|17
|{{Flag|Serbia}}
|{{dts|September  1951}}<ref>{{Cite book |title=Publication, Issues 115-131; Issues 133-138 |publisher=New Zealand. Ministry of Foreign Affairs |year=1952 |pages=71}}</ref>
|-
|18
|{{Flag|India}}
|{{dts|7 April 1952}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=India in New Zealand |url=https://m.facebook.com/IndiainNewZealand/posts/353548283478683/ |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=(High Commission of India, Wellington) is on Facebook}}</ref>
|-
|19
|{{Flag|Japan}}
|{{dts|28 April 1952}}<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=New Zealand and Japan mark 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/country-report/2022/07/22/new-zealand-report-2022/new-zealand-japan-mark-70th-anniversary-diplomatic-relations/ |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=The Japan Times |date=22 July 2022}}</ref>
|-
|20
|{{Flag|Germany}}
|{{dts|10 November 1953}}<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Neuseeland: Steckbrief |url=https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/laender/neuseeland-node/neuseeland/220144?view= |access-date=20 April 2023 |website=Auswärtiges Amt (in German)}}</ref>
|-
|21
|{{Flag|Greece}}
|{{dts|22 September 1955}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 October 1955 |title=Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Greece in New Zealand with Residence in Canberra |url=http://www.nzlii.org/nz/other/nz_gazette/1955/63/13.pdf |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=The New Zealand Gazette}}</ref>
|-
|22
|{{Flag|Sri Lanka}}
|{{dts|14 December 1955}}<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Dates of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations |url=https://mfa.gov.lk/dpl-relations/ |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Sri Lanka}}</ref>
|-
|23
|{{Flag|Thailand}}
|{{dts|26 March 1956}}<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=นิวซีแลนด์ (New Zealand) |url=https://www.mfa.go.th/th/content/5d5bd21415e39c3060027ca2?cate=5d5bcb4e15e39c3060006875 |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand |language=th}}</ref>
|-
|24
|{{Flag|Austria}}
|{{dts|23 October 1956}}<ref>{{Cite book |title=External Affairs Review Volume 6 |publisher=New Zealand. Department of External Affairs |year=1956 |pages=13}}</ref>
|-
|25
|{{Flag|Malaysia}}
|{{dts|25 September 1957}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=History: Malaysia – New Zealand ties |url=https://www.kln.gov.my/web/nzl_wellington/history |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321072725/https://www.kln.gov.my/web/nzl_wellington/history |archive-date=21 March 2023 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=High Commission of Malaysia, Wellington}}</ref>
|-
|26
|{{Flag|Indonesia}}
|{{dts|28 June 1958}}<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Selandia Baru |url=https://kemlu.go.id/wellington/kebijakan/hubungan-bilateral/selandia-baru |access-date=6 March 2025 |website=kemlu.go.id |lang=id}}</ref>
|-
|27
|{{Flag|Myanmar}}
|{{dts|15 November 1958}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic Relations |url=http://myanmarbsb.org/_site/diplomatic-relations/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112210830/http://myanmarbsb.org/_site/diplomatic-relations/ |archive-date=12 November 2021 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Brazil}}</ref>
|-
|28
|{{Flag|Czech Republic}}
|{{dts|5 September 1959}}<ref name=":6" />
|-
|29
|{{Flag|Nepal}}
|{{dts|26 May 1961}}<ref>{{Cite book |last=Yuba Raj Singh Karki |title=Nepal Almanac A Book of Facts |publisher=Y.R.S. Karki |year=1983 |pages=68}}</ref>
|-
|30
|{{Flag|Samoa}}
|{{dts|1 January 1962}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Countries with Established Diplomatic Relations with Samoa |url=https://www.mfat.gov.ws/embassies/countries-with-established-diplomatic-relations-with-samoa/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214005624/https://www.mfat.gov.ws/embassies/countries-with-established-diplomatic-relations-with-samoa/ |archive-date=14 February 2020 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Samoa}}</ref>
|-
|31
|{{Flag|South Korea}}
|{{dts|26 March 1962}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Mar 26, 1962 |url=https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/nz-en/index.do |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201172541/https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/nz-en/index.do |archive-date=1 February 2023 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Embassy of the Republic of Korea to New Zealand}}</ref>
|-
|32
|{{Flag|Switzerland}}
|{{dts|4 December 1962}}<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wUMgAAAAMAAJ&dq=New+Zealand:+Friedrich+Gygax+,+Canberra+%3B+Charg%C3%A9+d%27Affaires+...+1962&pg=RA11-PA11 |title=External Affairs Review Volume 12 |publisher=New Zealand. Department of External Affairs |year=1962 |pages=11 |access-date=19 November 2023}}</ref>
|-
|33
|{{Flag|Laos}}
|{{dts|7 February 1963}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 June 2022 |title=Lao Ambassador Presents the Letter of Credentials to the Governor-General of New Zealand |url=http://www.mofa.gov.la/index.php/activities/lao-overseas-and-departments/4825-lao-ambassador-presents-the-letter-of-credentials-to-the-governor-general-of-new-zealand-2 |access-date=19 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR}}</ref>
|-
|34
|{{Flag|Brazil}}
|{{dts|13 October 1964}}<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=36cjAAAAMAAJ&dq=ambassador+of+Brazil+to+New+Zealand+Paolo+Leao+de+Moura+...+1964&pg=RA9-PA43 |title=External Affairs Review Volume 14 |publisher=New Zealand. Department of External Affairs |year=1964 |pages=43 |access-date=18 November 2023}}</ref>
|-
|35
|{{Flag|Singapore}}
|{{dts|22 November 1965}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic & Consular List |url=https://app1.mfa.gov.sg/dipcon/pdf/dipconopen.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820202434/https://app1.mfa.gov.sg/dipcon/pdf/dipconopen.pdf |archive-date=20 August 2017 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore |page=160}}</ref>
|-
|36
|{{Flag|Ireland}}
|{{dts|19 January 1966}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand Heads of Overseas Missions |url=http://mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-i.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090502045148/http://mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-i.php |archive-date=2 May 2009 |access-date=22 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Mauritius}}
|{{dts|28 April 1968}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trade relations between Mauritius and New Zealand |url=https://mauritius-canberra.govmu.org/Pages/Diplomatic%20Relations/Trade-Relations-between-Mauritius-and-New-Zealand.aspx |access-date=20 September 2022}}</ref>
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|38
|{{Flag|Spain}}
|{{dts|28 March 1969}}<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Nueva Zelanda |url=https://www.exteriores.gob.es/documents/fichaspais/nuevazelanda_ficha%20pais.pdf |access-date=20 April 2023 |website=Oficina de Informacion Diplomatica Ficha Pais |page=5 |language=es}}</ref>
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|39
|{{Flag|Argentina}}
|{{dts|10 July 1969}}<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |title=Consulado General Argentino en Nueva Zelandia |url=http://www.saij.gob.ar/1624-nacional-consulado-general-argentino-nueva-zelandia-dn19860001624-1986-09-12/123456789-0abc-426-1000-6891soterced?&o=1&f=Total%7CFecha/1986%5B20%2C1%5D%7CEstado%20de%20Vigencia%7CTema/Secretar%EDa%20de%20Turismo%7COrganismo%5B5%2C1%5D%7CAutor%5B25%2C1%5D%7CJurisdicci%F3n%5B5%2C1%5D%7CTribunal%5B5%2C1%5D%7CPublicaci%F3n%5B5%2C1%5D%7CColecci%F3n%20tem%E1tica%5B5%2C1%5D%7CTipo%20de%20Documento&t=4 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=saij.gob.ar |language=es}}</ref>
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|40
|{{Flag|Norway}}
|{{dts|10 October 1969}}<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |date=April 27, 1999 |title=Norges opprettelse af diplomatiske forbindelser med fremmede stater |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/globalassets/departementene/ud/vedlegg/protokoll/diplomatiske_forbindelser.pdf |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=regjeringen.no |language=no}}</ref>
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|41
|{{Flag|Romania}}
|{{dts|13 October 1969}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic Relations of Romania |url=https://www.mae.ro/en/node/2187 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Romania}}</ref>
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|42
|{{Flag|Egypt}}
|{{dts|13 February 1970}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Republic |url=http://www.nzlii.org/nz/other/nz_gazette/1970/27/10.pdf |access-date=22 November 2023 |website=The New Zealand Gazette, Thursday, 7 May 1970 No. 27 |page=800}}</ref>
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|43
|{{Flag|Tonga}}
|{{dts|4 June 1970}}<ref name="ReferenceB">{{Cite web |title=New Zealand Heads of Overseas Missions |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-t.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122030153/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-t.php |archive-date=22 January 2009 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|44
|{{Flag|Fiji}}
|{{dts|10 October 1970}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Formal Diplomatic Relations (FDR) List |url=http://www.foreignaffairs.gov.fj/images/FDR_LIST_version_of_6_June_2016.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827171052/http://www.foreignaffairs.gov.fj/images/FDR_LIST_version_of_6_June_2016.pdf |archive-date=27 August 2019 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fiji |page=10}}</ref>
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|45
|{{Flag|Luxembourg}}
|{{dts|3 December 1970}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand Heads of Overseas Missions |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-l.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122041530/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-l.php |archive-date=22 January 2009 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|46
|{{Flag|Bangladesh}}
|{{dts|4 July 1972}}<ref name=":342">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=U1IgAAAAMAAJ&dq=New+Zealand+diplomatic+relations+with+Bangladesh+4+July+1972&pg=RA6-PA77 |title=New Zealand Foreign Affairs Review Volume 22 |publisher=New Zealand. Ministry of Foreign Affairs |year=1972 |pages=77 |access-date=17 January 2024}}</ref>
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|47
|{{Flag|Peru}}
|{{dts|1 August 1972}}<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |date=1 August 2022 |title=Destacan relaciones con Nueva Zelanda |url=https://elperuano.pe/noticia/174810-destacan-relaciones-con-nueva-zelanda |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Diario Official del Bicentenario El Peruano |language=es}}</ref>
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|48
|{{Flag|China}}
|{{dts|22 December 1972}}<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |title=Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic of China and New Zealand |url=http://nz.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zxgx/200310/t20031027_882006.html |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in New Zealand}}</ref>
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|49
|{{Flag|Poland}}
|{{dts|1 March 1973}}<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |title=Poland in New Zealand |url=https://www.gov.pl/web/newzealand/bilateral-relations |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=gov.pl}}</ref>
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|—
|{{Flag|Holy See}}
|{{dts|20 June 1973}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic Relations Of The Holy See |url=https://holyseemission.org/contents/mission/diplomatic-relations-of-the-holy-see.php |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations}}</ref>
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|50
|{{Flag|Mexico}}
|{{dts|19 July 1973}}<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |title=Hoy conmemoramos el 49 aniversario del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas entre México y Nueva Zelandia |url=https://twitter.com/SRE_mx/status/1549378945543446529?s=20 |access-date=20 April 2023 |website=Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de México (in Spanish)}}</ref>
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|51
|{{Flag|Malta}}
|{{dts|23 November 1973}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Heads of Mission List |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/ipd/homslistm.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060930064552/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/ipd/homslistm.html#malta |archive-date=30 September 2006 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade}}</ref>
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|52
|{{Flag|Iran}}
|{{dts|14 December 1973}}<ref name=":15">{{Cite book |title=Iran Almanac and Book of Facts |publisher=Echo of Iran |year=1974 |pages=178}}</ref>
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|53
|{{Flag|Albania}}
|{{dts|1973}}<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/directoryofalban1988wash/page/45/mode/1up |title=Directory of Albanian officials /Directorate of Intelligence, Central Intelligence Agency. |publisher=1988 |pages=45 |access-date=18 November 2023}}</ref>
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|54
|{{Flag|Hungary}}
|{{dts|30 March 1974}}<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UVIgAAAAMAAJ&dq=The+decision+to+establish+diplomatic+relations+at+Ambassadorial+level+between+New+Zealand+and+the+Hungarian+People%27s+Republic+30+March+1974&pg=RA6-PA30 |title=New Zealand Foreign Affairs Review Volume 24 |publisher=New Zealand. Ministry of Foreign Affairs |year=1974 |pages=30 |access-date=18 November 2023}}</ref>
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|55
|{{Flag|Nauru}}
|{{dts|24 July 1974}}<ref name="ReferenceC">{{Cite web |title=New Zealand Heads of Overseas Missions |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-n.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122030143/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-n.php |archive-date=22 January 2009 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|56
|{{Flag|Jamaica}}
|{{dts|27 August 1974}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Countries with which Jamaica has Established Diplomatic Relations |url=http://mfaft.gov.jm/jm/establishment-of-diplomatic-relations |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308040029/http://mfaft.gov.jm/jm/establishment-of-diplomatic-relations |archive-date=8 March 2016 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Jamaica}}</ref>
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|57
|{{Flag|Barbados}}
|{{dts|28 August 1974}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of countries with which Barbados has diplomatic relations by regions |url=https://www.foreign.gov.bb/documents/foreign-policy/22-countries-with-diplomaic-relations-with-barbados/file |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813184054/https://www.foreign.gov.bb/documents/foreign-policy/22-countries-with-diplomaic-relations-with-barbados/file |archive-date=13 August 2017 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Barbados}}</ref>
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|58
|{{Flag|Guyana}}
|{{dts|1 September 1974}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Countries with which Guyana has establishment diplomatic relations |url=https://www.minfor.gov.gy/diplomatic-relations/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216065040/https://www.minfor.gov.gy/diplomatic-relations/ |archive-date=16 February 2019 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Co-operative Republic of Guyana}}</ref>
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|59
|{{Flag|Trinidad and Tobago}}
|{{dts|9 October 1974}}<ref name="ReferenceB"/>
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|60
|{{Flag|Maldives}}
|{{dts|10 October 1974}}<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |title=Countries with which the Republic of Maldives has established diplomatic relations |url=https://www.gov.mv/en/files/dpl-full-country-list-as-of-11-may-2023--8993.pdf |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=gov.mv |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813135254/https://www.gov.mv/en/files/dpl-full-country-list-as-of-11-may-2023--8993.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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|61
|{{Flag|Mongolia}}
|{{dts|8 April 1975}}<ref name=":17">{{Cite web |title=Mongolia – New Zealand Relations |url=https://mongolianembassy.org.au/mongolia-new-zealand-relations/ |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415045208/https://mongolianembassy.org.au/mongolia-new-zealand-relations/ |archive-date=15 April 2014 |access-date=28 April 2024 |website=Embassy of Mongolia in Australia}}</ref>
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|62
|{{Flag|Vietnam}}
|{{dts|19 June 1975}}<ref name=":18">{{Cite web |title=Dominion of New Zealand |url=https://vietnam.gov.vn/diplomacy-detail-70572?countryId=485&typeId=1 |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=vietnam.gov.vn}}</ref>
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|63
|{{Flag|Papua New Guinea}}
|{{dts|16 September 1975}}<ref>{{Cite book |title=Guidelines of the Foreign Policy of Papua New Guinea: Universalism |publisher=Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Papua New Guinea |year=1976 |pages=55}}</ref>
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|64
|{{Flag|Iraq}}
|{{dts|6 November 1975}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Heads of Mission List |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/ipd/homslisti.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060930064452/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/ipd/homslisti.html#iraq |archive-date=30 September 2006 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade}}</ref>
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|65
|{{Flag|Uruguay}}
|{{dts|1975}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 November 2007 |title=Speech at the official State luncheon for Uruguay President Dr Tabare Vazquez |url=https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-official-state-luncheon-uruguay-president-dr-tabare-vazquez |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Beehive.govt.nz}}</ref>
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|66
|{{Flag|Portugal}}
|{{dts|22 June 1976}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nova Zelândia |url=https://portaldiplomatico.mne.gov.pt/relacoesbilaterais/paises-geral/nova-zelandia |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Portal Diplomatico |language=pt}}</ref>
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|67
|{{Flag|Saudi Arabia}}
|{{dts|22 December 1976}}<ref name="MEED Arab Report">{{Cite book |title=MEED Arab Report |publisher=Middle East Economic Digest Limited |year=1976}}</ref>
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|68
|{{Flag|Colombia}}
|{{dts|1 May 1978}}<ref name=":19">{{Cite web |title=Nueva Zelandia |url=https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/internacional/politica/regiones/asia-pacifico/nueva-zelandia#:~:text=Relaciones%20Diplomáticas%3A%20la%20República%20de,en%20Bogotá%20o%20más%20cercano. |access-date=20 April 2023 |website=Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores Colombia}}</ref>
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|69
|{{Flag|Cyprus}}
|{{dts|9 May 1978}}<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=High Commissioner for Cyprus |url=http://www.nzlii.org/nz/other/nz_gazette/1978/56/2.pdf |access-date=22 November 2023 |website=The New Zealand Gazette Thursday, 22 June 1978 No.56 |page=1716}}</ref>
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|70
|{{Flag|Solomon Islands}}
|{{dts|7 July 1978}}<ref name="ReferenceD">{{Cite web |title=New Zealand Heads of Overseas Missions |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-s.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090121220110/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-s.php |archive-date=21 January 2009 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|71
|{{Flag|Ecuador}}
|{{dts|25 September 1978}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand Heads of Overseas Missions |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-e.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122041520/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-e.php |archive-date=22 January 2009 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|72
|{{Flag|Tuvalu}}
|{{dts|1 October 1978}}<ref name="ReferenceB"/>
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|{{Flag|Turkey}}
|{{dts|12 December 1978}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey |url=http://www.nzlii.org/nz/other/nz_gazette/1979/6.pdf |access-date=22 November 2023 |website=The New Zealand Gazette Thursday, 25 January 1979 No. 6 |page=155}}</ref>
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|74
|{{Flag|Kiribati}}
|{{dts|29 April 1980}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Heads of Mission List |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/ipd/homslistk.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060930064526/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/ipd/homslistk.html#kiribati |archive-date=30 September 2006 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade}}</ref>
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|75
|{{Flag|Vanuatu}}
|{{dts|30 July 1980}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asia/Pacific Division |url=http://mofa.gov.vu/index.php/en/foreign-affairs/divisions/asia-pacific-division.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517073408/http://mofa.gov.vu/index.php/en/foreign-affairs/divisions/asia-pacific-division.html |archive-date=17 May 2017 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade Government of Vanuatu}}</ref>
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|76
|{{Flag|Lebanon}}
|{{dts|25 November 1980}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Lebanon |url=http://www.nzlii.org/nz/other/nz_gazette/1980/146.pdf |access-date=22 November 2023 |website=The New Zealand Gazette Thursday, 18 December 1980 No.146 |pages=4039–4040}}</ref>
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|77
|{{Flag|Venezuela}}
|{{dts|4 December 1980}}<ref>{{Cite book |title=Gaceta oficial de la República de Venezuela |publisher=Imprenta Nacional y Gaceta Oficial |year=1980 |pages=242–532 |language=es}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Tanzania}}
|{{dts|7 December 1981}}<ref name="ReferenceB"/>
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|{{Flag|Nigeria}}
|{{dts|16 April 1982}}<ref name=":21" />
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|{{Flag|Kenya}}
|{{dts|9 June 1982}}<ref name="ReferenceE">{{Cite web |title=New Zealand Heads of Overseas Missions |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-k.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122030138/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-k.php |archive-date=22 January 2009 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Mali}}
|{{dts|6 March 1983}}<ref name=":50" />
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|{{Flag|Libya}}
|{{dts|4 May 1983}}<ref name=":22" />
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|{{Flag|Brunei}}
|{{dts|5 May 1984}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand |url=https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/br_New-Zealand.aspx |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Brunei Darussalam}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Bahrain}}
|{{dts|23 July 1984}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bilateral Relations |url=https://www.mofa.gov.bh/Default.aspx?tabid=73&language=en-US&Country=New%20Zealand |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bahrain}}</ref>
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|85
|{{Flag|Bulgaria}}
|{{dts|9 October 1984}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Установяване, прекъсване u възстановяване на дипломатическите отношения на България (1878–2005) |url=http://filip-nikolov.com/files/%25D0%2597%25D0%25B0%25D0%25B4%25D0%25B3%25D1%2580%25D0%25B0%25D0%25BD%25D0%25B8%25D1%2587%25D0%25BD%25D0%25B8%2520%25D0%25BF%25D1%2580%25D0%25B5%25D0%25B4%25D1%2581%25D1%2582%25D0%25B0%25D0%25B2%25D0%25B8%25D1%2582%25D0%25B5%25D0%25BB%25D1%2581%25D1%2582%25D0%25B2%25D0%25B0/%25D0%2594%25D0%25B8%25D0%25BF%25D0%25BB%25D0%25BE%25D0%25BC%25D0%25B0%25D1%2582%25D0%25B8%25D1%2587%25D0%25B5%25D1%2581%25D0%25BA%25D0%25B8%2520%25D0%25BE%25D1%2582%25D0%25BD%25D0%25BE%25D1%2588%25D0%25B5%25D0%25BD%25D0%25B8%25D1%258F.doc |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826071151/http://filip-nikolov.com/files/%D0%97%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%BD%D0%B8%20%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B0/%D0%94%D0%B8%D0%BF%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%20%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%88%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F.doc |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 August 2018 |access-date=17 November 2023 |language=bg}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Qatar}}
|{{dts|10 November 1984}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=قطر و العالم |url=https://www.mofa.gov.qa/%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%B1/%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%B1-%D9%88-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85?country=NZ#The-World |accessdate=20 June 2023 |website=www.mofa.gov.qa}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Zimbabwe}}
|{{dts|15 February 1985}}<ref name=":23">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oVrVK2ElINMC&dq=New+Zealand+and+Zimbabwe+established+diplomatic+relations+on+15+February+1985&pg=PA731 |title=Southern African Political History A Chronology of Key Political Events from Independence to Mid-1997 |publisher=Greenwood Press |year=1999 |isbn=9780313302473 |pages=731 |access-date=20 April 2023}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Zambia}}
|{{dts|2 April 1985}}<ref name=":24">{{Cite book |title=Summary of World Broadcasts Non-Arab Africa · Issues 7914-7938 |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation. Monitoring Service |year=1985 |pages=10}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|United Arab Emirates}}
|{{dts|20 May 1985}}<ref name=":25">{{Cite book |title=New Zealand Foreign Affairs Review – Volume 35 – Page 57 |publisher=New Zealand. Ministry of Foreign Affairs |year=1985}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Oman}}
|{{dts|6 September 1985}}<ref name=":26">{{Cite book |title=New Zealand Foreign Affairs Review – Volumes 35–37 – Page 61 |publisher=New Zealand. Ministry of Foreign Affairs |year=1987}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Algeria}}
|{{dts|29 October 1985}}<ref name=":51">{{Cite book |last=Jonathan Boston, Martin Holland |title=The Fourth Labour Government: Radical Politics in New Zealand |publisher=Oxford University Press |year=1987 |pages=270}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Kuwait}}
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|{{Flag|Botswana}}
|{{dts|1987}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Heads of Mission List |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/ipd/homslistb.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060930064702/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/ipd/homslistb.html#botswana |archive-date=30 September 2006 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Jordan}}
|{{dts|25 October 1987}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand Heads of Overseas Missions |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-j.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122062801/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-j.php |archive-date=22 January 2009 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Honduras}}
|{{Date table sorting|February 1988}}<ref>{{Cite book |title=Informe de labores, Part 2 |publisher=Honduras - Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores - La Secretaría |year=1988 |pages=187 |language=es}}</ref>
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|96
|{{Flag|Marshall Islands}}
|{{dts|17 June 1988}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Listing of all countries which have established diplomatic relations with the Republic of the Marshall Islands (As of 13 February 2019) |url=https://www.rmiembassyus.org/about-2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230718175857/https://www.rmiembassyus.org/about-2 |archive-date=18 July 2023 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Marshall Islands Government}}</ref>
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|97
|{{Flag|Federated States of Micronesia}}
|{{dts|30 June 1988}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Countries With Which the Federated States of Micronesia Has Established Diplomatic Relations |url=https://www.fsmgov.org/diprel.html |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=FSM Government}}</ref>
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|98
|{{Flag|Costa Rica}}
|{{dts|5 July 1988}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 July 2021 |title=En esta fecha se cumplen 33 años de relaciones diplomáticas con Nueva Zelanda. |url=https://m.facebook.com/CancilleriaCostaRica/photos/a.646208435499804/4084151608372119/?type=3 |access-date=6 July 2023 |website=[[Facebook]] |language=es}}</ref>
|-
|99
|{{Flag|Nicaragua}}
|{{dts|30 August 1988}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand Heads of Overseas Missions |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-n.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122030143/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-n.php |archive-date=22 January 2009 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign affairs & Trade}}</ref>
|-
|100
|{{Flag|Iceland}}
|{{dts|21 October 1988}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iceland – Establishment of Diplomatic Relations |url=https://www.government.is/ministries/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/protocol/establishment-of-diplomatic-relations/ |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Government of Iceland}}</ref>
|-
|101
|{{Flag|Mozambique}}
|{{dts|6 June 1990}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand Heads of Overseas Missions |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-m.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090121220045/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-m.php |archive-date=21 January 2009 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign affairs & Trade}}</ref>
|-
|102
|{{Flag|Namibia}}
|{{dts|23 January 1991}}<ref name=":27">{{Cite book |title=New Zealand External Relations Review – Volumes 39–41 |publisher=New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade |year=1988}}</ref>
|-
|103
|{{Flag|Latvia}}
|{{dts|19 December 1991}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dates of Establishment and Renewal of Diplomatic Relations |url=https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/dates-establishment-and-renewal-diplomatic-relations |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Latvia}}</ref>
|-
|104
|{{Flag|Estonia}}
|{{dts|6 January 1992}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomaatiliste suhete (taas)kehtestamise kronoloogia |url=https://www.vm.ee/rahvusvaheline-suhtlus-uleilmne-eestlus/suhted-teiste-riikidega/diplomaatiliste-suhete |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Republic of Estonia Ministry of Foreign Affairs |language=et}}</ref>
|-
|105
|{{Flag|Lithuania}}
|{{dts|10 January 1992}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of countries with which Lithuania has established diplomatic relations |url=https://jp.mfa.lt/default/en/list-of-countries-with-which-lithuania-has-established-diplomatic-relations |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania}}</ref>
|-
|106
|{{Flag|Croatia}}
|{{dts|25 February 1992}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Date of Recognition and Establishment of Diplomatic Relations |url=https://mvep.gov.hr/foreign-policy/bilateral-relations/date-of-recognition-and-establishment-od-diplomatic-relations/22800 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Republic of Croatia Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs}}</ref>
|-
|107
|{{Flag|Ukraine}}
|{{dts|3 March 1992}}<ref name=":28">{{Cite web |title=Indo-Pacific: New Zealand |url=https://mfa.gov.ua/en/about-ukraine/bilateral-cooperation/asia-and-oceania-countries |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine}}</ref>
|-
|108
|{{Flag|Georgia}}
|{{dts|11 March 1992}}<ref name=":29">{{Cite web |title=New Zealand |url=https://mfa.gov.ge/en/bilateral-relations/nz |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia}}</ref>
|-
|109
|{{Flag|Uzbekistan}}
|{{dts|11 March 1992}}<ref name=":30">{{Cite web |title=States with which the Republic of Uzbekistan established diplomatic relations |url=https://www.uzbekistan.org.ua/en/foreign-policy/states-with-which-the-republic-of-uzbekistan-established-diplomatic-relations.html |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Ukraine}}</ref>
|-
|110
|{{Flag|Slovenia}}
|{{dts|20 March 1992}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mojca Pristavec Đogić |date=2016 |title=Priznanja samostojne Slovenije |url=https://fotogalerija.dz-rs.si/datoteke/Publikacije/Zborniki_RN/2016/Priznanja_samostojne_Slovenije_.pdf |access-date=17 November 2023 |page=5 |language=sl}}</ref>
|-
|111
|{{Flag|Belarus}}
|{{dts|9 April 1992}}<ref name=":31">{{Cite web |title=New Zealand |url=https://japan.mfa.gov.by/en/bilateral_relations/political/new_zealand/ |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Japan}}</ref>
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|112
|{{Flag|Cambodia}}
|{{dts|12 May 1992}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Heads of Mission List |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/ipd/homslistc.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060930064610/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/ipd/homslistc.html#cambodia |archive-date=30 September 2006 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade}}</ref>
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|113
|{{Flag|Kazakhstan}}
|{{dts|12 May 1992}}<ref name=":32">{{Cite web |title=Kazakhstan – New Zealand |url=https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/article/details/464?lang=en |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan}}</ref>
|-
|114
|{{Flag|Armenia}}
|{{dts|6 June 1992}}<ref name=":33">{{Cite web |title=Bilateral Relations |url=https://www.mfa.am/en/bilateral-relations/nz |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia}}</ref>
|-
|115
|{{Flag|Azerbaijan}}
|{{dts|29 June 1992}}<ref name=":34">{{Cite web |title=New Zealand |url=https://www.mfa.gov.az/en/category/asia-and-oceania/new-zealand |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=Republic of Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs}}</ref>
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|116
|{{Flag|Tajikistan}}
|{{dts|August 1992}}<ref name=":35">{{Cite web |title=Relations of Tajikistan with New Zealand |url=https://www.mfa.tj/en/main/view/31/relations-of-tajikistan-with-new-zealand |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan}}</ref>
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|117
|{{Flag|Kyrgyzstan}}
|{{dts|7 September 1992}}<ref name=":36">{{Cite web |title=30th anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and New Zealand |url=https://mfa.gov.kg/en/dm/-/Menu---Foreign-/novosti/News-and-Events/-6317fc1949eef |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic to Japan}}</ref>
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|118
|{{Flag|Turkmenistan}}
|{{dts|8 September 1992}}<ref name=":37">{{Cite web |title=States with which Turkmenistan established diplomatic relations |url=https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/articles/55?breadcrumbs=no |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan}}</ref>
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|119
|{{Flag|Moldova}}
|{{dts|11 September 1992}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Noua Zeelandă |url=https://mfa.gov.md/ro/content/noua-zeelanda |access-date=19 November 2023 |website=mfa.gov.md |language=ro}}</ref>
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|120
|{{Flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}}
|{{dts|17 November 1992}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dates of Recognition and Establishment of Diplomatic Relations |url=https://mvp.gov.ba/vanjska_politika_bih/bilateralni_odnosi/datumi_priznanja_i_uspostave_diplomatskih_odnosa/default.aspx?id=6 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bosnia and Herzegovina}}</ref>
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|121
|{{Flag|Seychelles}}
|{{dts|1992}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 1, 2018 |title=Blue economy, climate change top the agenda between Seychelles, New Zealand. |url=http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/9522/Blue+economy%2C+climate+change+top+the+agenda+between+Seychelles%2C+New+Zealand. |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Seychelles News Agency}}</ref>
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|122
|{{Flag|Slovakia}}
|{{dts|1 January 1993}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nový Zéland: Základné informácie |url=https://www.mzv.sk/web/sk/novy_zeland |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=mzv.sk |language=sk}}</ref>
|-
|123
|{{Flag|Paraguay}}
|{{dts|17 February 1993}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic Relations Between New Zealand and Paraguay as of 17 Feb. 1993 |url=https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/1627600?ln=en |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=United Nations Digital Library| date=17 February 1993 | last1=Zealand | first1=New }}</ref>
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|124
|{{Flag|Panama}}
|{{dts|22 March 1993}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Relaciones Diplomaticas de la Republica de Panama |url=https://mire.gob.pa/sites/default/files/documentos/Trasnsparencia/gestion-anual-2011-2012.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806131148/https://mire.gob.pa/sites/default/files/documentos/Trasnsparencia/gestion-anual-2011-2012.pdf |archive-date=6 August 2020 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Memoria 2011–2012 |page=198 |language=es}}</ref>
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|125
|{{Flag|North Macedonia}}
|{{dts|8 April 1993}}<ref name=":38">{{Cite web |title=BILATERAL RELATIONS |url=http://www.mfa.gov.mk/default1.aspx?ItemID=310 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930040551/http://www.mfa.gov.mk/default1.aspx?ItemID=310 |archive-date=30 September 2011 |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=Republic of Macedonia Ministry of Foreign Affairs}}</ref>
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|—
|{{Flag|Niue}}
|{{dts|2 August 1993}}<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
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|—
|{{Flag|Cook Islands}}
|{{dts|1993}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand Embassies Overseas |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-c.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090503043522/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-c.php#Czech |archive-date=3 May 2009 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|126
|{{Flag|South Africa}}
|{{dts|19 January 1994}}<ref name=":39">{{Cite web |title=Bilateral Relations (country profiles listed alphabetically) |url=https://www.dirco.gov.za/bilateral-relations/ |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=dirco.gov.za}}</ref>
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|127
|{{Flag|Palau}}
|{{dts|2 December 1994}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Countries with which Palau has Diplomatic Relations |url=https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/migrated/oia/islands/upload/PalauDipRelations.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317135821/https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/migrated/oia/islands/upload/PalauDipRelations.pdf |archive-date=17 March 2016 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=U.S. Department of the Interior}}</ref>
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|128
|{{Flag|Morocco}}
|{{dts|1994}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Politique étrangère du Maroc |url=https://dokumen.tips/news-politics/politique-etrangere-du-maroc.html?page=203 |access-date=20 November 2023 |page=203 |language=fr}}</ref>
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|129
|{{Flag|Andorra}}
|{{dts|3 August 1995}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic relations |url=https://www.exteriors.ad/en/101-continguts-angles/diplomatic-representations/diplomatic-relations?start=5 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Andorra}}</ref>
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|130
|{{Flag|Guatemala}}
|{{dts|27 October 1998}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand Heads of Overseas Missions |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-g.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122030133/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-g.php |archive-date=22 January 2009 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|131
|{{Flag|Bolivia}}
|{{dts|29 October 1998}}<ref name="ReferenceF">{{Cite web |title=Order of Precedence Among Heads of Diplomatic Missions |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/PRD/precedence.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020811164720/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/PRD/precedence.html |archive-date=11 August 2002 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Diplomatic & Consular Representatives Accredited to NZ}}</ref>
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|132
|{{Flag|Cuba}}
|{{dts|17 February 1999}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Relaciones Diplomaticas y Consulares |url=https://archivo.cubaminrex.cu/sites/default/files/memoria_anual_2015.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190507190813/https://archivo.cubaminrex.cu/sites/default/files/memoria_anual_2015.pdf |archive-date=7 May 2019 |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=Memoria Anual 2015 |page=23 |language=es}}</ref>
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|133
|{{Flag|Ghana}}
|{{dts|23 June 1999}}<ref name=":41">{{Cite web |title=Order of Precedence Among Heads of Diplomatic Missions |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/PRD/precedence.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010417085535/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/PRD/precedence.html |archive-date=17 April 2001 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|134
|{{Flag|Eritrea}}
|{{dts|2 December 1999}}<ref name=":41" />
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|135
|{{Flag|Eswatini}}
|{{dts|2000}}<ref name="ReferenceD" />
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|136
|{{Flag|Lesotho}}
|{{dts|27 April 2000}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic & Consular Representatives Accredited to NZ |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/PRD/precedence.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020811164720/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/PRD/precedence.html |archive-date=11 August 2002 |access-date=22 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|137
|{{Flag|North Korea}}
|{{dts|26 March 2001}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daniel Wertz, JJ Oh, and Kim Insung |date=August 2016 |title=DPRK Diplomatic Relations |url=https://www.ncnk.org/sites/default/files/issue-briefs/DPRK_Diplo_Relations_August2016.pdf |website=The National Committee on North Korea |page=7}}</ref>
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|138
|{{Flag|El Salvador}}
|{{dts|12 November 2001}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic relations between El Salvador and New Zealand as of 12 Nov. 2001 |url=https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/3844600?ln=en |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=United Nations Digital Library| date=12 November 2001 | last1=Salvador | first1=El | last2=Zealand | first2=New }}</ref>
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|139
|{{Flag|Timor-Leste}}
|{{dts|20 May 2002}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=NZ establishes Consulate-General in East Timor |url=https://www.beehive.govt.nz/node/14180 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327133606/https://www.beehive.govt.nz/node/14180 |archive-date=27 March 2023 |access-date=21 March 2023}}</ref>
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|140
|{{Flag|Afghanistan|2013}}
|{{dts|7 May 2003}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Order of Precedence Among Heads of Diplomatic Missions: as at June 2004 |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/prd/precedence.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041212223843/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/about/prd/precedence.html |archive-date=12 December 2004 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade}}</ref>
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|141
|{{Flag|Montenegro}}
|{{dts|17 July 2006}}<ref name=":40">{{Cite web |title=Bilateral Relations/Diplomatic Relations Overview |url=https://www.gov.me/en/diplomatic-missions/diplomatic-missions-to-montenegro/new-zealand |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=Government of Montenegro}}</ref>
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|142
|{{Flag|Uganda}}
|{{dts|1 November 2006}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Order of Precedence among Heads of Diplomatic Missions as at 1 November 2006 |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/Precedence.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061216120029/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/Precedence.php |archive-date=16 December 2006 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|143
|{{Flag|Syria}}
|{{dts|5 December 2006}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Order of Precedence among Heads of Diplomatic Missions as at 1 November 2006 |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/Precedence.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061216120029/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/Precedence.php |archive-date=16 December 2006 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|144
|{{Flag|Sierra Leone}}
|{{dts|5 March 2009}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Order of Precedence among Heads of Diplomatic Missions as at 24 January 2013 |url=http://mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/2-Foreign-representatives-to-NZ/Precedence.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130209010203/http://mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/2-Foreign-representatives-to-NZ/Precedence.php |archive-date=9 February 2013 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|—
|{{Flag|Kosovo}}
|{{dts|9 November 2009}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 November 2009 |title=New Zealand recognizes the Republic of Kosovo |url=http://www.ks-gov.net/mpj/?page=2,4,324 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091115101207/http://www.ks-gov.net/mpj/?page=2,4,324 |archive-date=15 November 2009 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Kosovo}}</ref>
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|145
|{{Flag|Ethiopia}}
|{{dts|6 December 2011}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pres. Girma receives credentials of ten ambassadors (December 7, 2011) |url=http://www.mfa.gov.et/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111207124900/http://www.mfa.gov.et/ |archive-date=7 December 2011 |access-date=20 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia}}</ref>
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|146
|{{Flag|Rwanda}}
|{{dts|17 April 2012}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Order of Precedence among Heads of Diplomatic Missions as at 24 January 2013 |url=http://mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/2-Foreign-representatives-to-NZ/Precedence.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130209010203/http://mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/2-Foreign-representatives-to-NZ/Precedence.php |archive-date=9 February 2013 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|147
|{{Flag|Senegal}}
|{{dts|17 April 2012}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Order of Precedence among Heads of Diplomatic Missions as at 24 January 2013 |url=http://mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/2-Foreign-representatives-to-NZ/Precedence.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130209010203/http://mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/2-Foreign-representatives-to-NZ/Precedence.php |archive-date=9 February 2013 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
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|148
|{{Flag|Tunisia}}
|{{dts|11 July 2012}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 July 2012 |title=De nouveaux ambassadeurs accrédités à Tunis |url=http://www.lapresse.tn/12072012/52560/de-nouveaux-ambassadeurs-accredites-a-tunis.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717220639/http://www.lapresse.tn/12072012/52560/de-nouveaux-ambassadeurs-accredites-a-tunis.html |archive-date=17 July 2012 |access-date=23 November 2023 |website=La Presse de Tunisie |language=fr}}</ref>
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|149
|{{Flag|Malawi}}
|{{dts|20 March 2013}}<ref name=":42">{{Cite web |date=20 March 2013 |title=New envoys present their credentials |url=https://gg.govt.nz/news/new-envoys-present-their-credentials-2 |access-date=13 July 2023 |website=gg.govt.nz}}</ref>
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|150
|{{Flag|Saint Lucia}}
|{{dts|17 May 2013}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 21, 2013 |title=St Lucia and New Zealand Establish Diplomatic Relations |url=https://www.caribjournal.com/2013/05/21/st-lucia-and-new-zealand-establish-diplomatic-relations/ |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Caribbean Journal}}</ref>
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|151
|{{Flag|Benin}}
|{{dts|27 June 2013}}<ref name=":43">{{Cite web |date=26 June 2013 |title=New envoys to present their credentials |url=https://gg.govt.nz/news/new-envoys-present-their-credentials-3 |access-date=4 July 2023 |website=gg.govt.nz}}</ref>
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|152
|{{Flag|Saint Kitts and Nevis}}
|{{dts|20 September 2013}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic Relations |url=https://www.foreign.gov.kn/2906-2/ |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saint Kitts & Nevis}}</ref>
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|153
|{{Flag|Grenada}}
|{{dts|September 2013}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 October 2019 |title=Prime Minister receives credentials of New Zealand High Commissioner |url=https://nowgrenada.com/2019/10/prime-minister-receives-credentials-of-new-zealand-high-commissioner/ |access-date=23 November 2023 |website=Now Grenada}}</ref>
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|154
|{{Flag|Angola}}
|{{dts|4 October 2013}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand High Commissioner presents credentials in Angola |url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/assets/NZ-Embassies/South-Africa-PRETORIA/Southern-Africa-File-Issue-3.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307014856/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/assets/NZ-Embassies/South-Africa-PRETORIA/Southern-Africa-File-Issue-3.pdf |archive-date=7 March 2023 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Southern Africa File June–September 2013 Issue 3 |page=4}}</ref>
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|155
|{{Flag|San Marino}}
|{{dts|20 October 2013}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rapporti bilaterali della Repubblica di San Marino |url=https://www.esteri.sm/pub2/EsteriSM/Relazioni-Internazionali/Rapporti-Bilaterali.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311203622/https://www.esteri.sm/pub2/EsteriSM/Relazioni-Internazionali/Rapporti-Bilaterali.html |archive-date=11 March 2023 |access-date=18 November 2023 |language=it}}</ref>
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|156
|{{Flag|Liechtenstein}}
|{{dts|30 October 2013}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatische Vertretungen beim Fürstentum Liechtenstein |url=https://archiv.llv.li/files/aaa/pdf-llv-aaa-liste_dipl._deutsch.pdf |access-date=17 November 2023 |page=19 |language=de}}</ref>
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|157
|{{Flag|Suriname}}
|{{dts|25 March 2014}}<ref name=":44">{{Cite web |title=Lijst van Diplomatieke Betrekkingen en Visum-afschaffingsovereenkomsten |url=http://www.gov.sr/media/12102008/lijst-van-diplomatieke-betrekkingen-en-visum-afschaffingsovereenkomsten.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416134520/http://www.gov.sr/media/12102008/lijst-van-diplomatieke-betrekkingen-en-visum-afschaffingsovereenkomsten.pdf |archive-date=16 April 2019 |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=gov.sr |language=nl}}</ref>
|-
|158
|{{Flag|Dominica}}
|{{dts|26 March 2014}}<ref name=":45">{{Cite web |title=Dominica Welcomes First New Zealand Ambassador |url=http://news.gov.dm/news/1440-dominica-welcomes-first-new-zealand-ambassador |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=news.gov.dm}}</ref>
|-
|159
|{{flag|Burundi}}
|{{dts|16 May 2014}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=AUDIENCE WITH SPECIAL ENVOY OF NEW ZEALAND|url=https://www.burundi-forum.org/455/audience-accordee-a-un-envoye-special-de-la-nouvelle-zelande/|date=16 May 2014|access-date=24 November 2023|website=Burundi Forum|language=fr}}</ref>
|-
|160
|{{Flag|Dominican Republic}}
|{{dts|26 June 2014}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Comunicado conjunto sobre relaciones diplomaticas entre la Republica dominicana y Nueva Zelandia |url=https://mirex.gob.do/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nueva-Zelandia.pdf |access-date=5 September 2024 |website=mirex.gob.do |language=es, en}}</ref>
|-
|161
|{{Flag|Saint Vincent and the Grenadines}}
|{{dts|14 August 2014}}<ref name=":53">{{Cite web |date=April 2018 |title=Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Diplomatic and Consular List |url=http://foreign.gov.vc/foreign/images/stories/Foreign_Affairs/UpdatedDiplomaticListRevisedatApril-2018.pdf |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=foreign.gov.vc |page=9}}</ref>
|-
|162
|{{Flag|Liberia}}
|{{dts|26 August 2014}}<ref name=":46">{{Cite web |title=Credentials Ceremony 26 August 2014 |url=https://gg.govt.nz/image-galleries/6188/media?page=8 |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=gg.govt.nz}}</ref>
|-
|163
|{{Flag|Haiti}}
|{{dts|4 September 2014}}<ref name=":54">{{Cite web |title=Haïti – Diplomatie : 4 nouveaux Ambassadeurs accrédités en Haïti |url=https://www.haitilibre.com/article-11985-haiti-diplomatie-4-nouveaux-ambassadeurs-accredites-en-haiti.html |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=Haiti Libre |language=fr}}</ref>
|-
|164
|{{Flag|Antigua and Barbuda}}
|{{dts|6 October 2014}}<ref name=":47">{{Cite web |title=Antigua – Environment – New Zealand's High Commissioner to CARICOM Tours Antigua |url=https://caribbeannewsservice.com/antigua-environment-new-zealand-s-high-commissioner-to-caricom-tours-antigua/ |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=Caribbean News Service|date=13 October 2014 }}</ref>
|-
|165
|{{Flag|Mauritania}}
|{{dts|2 September 2015}}<ref name=":48">{{Cite web |title=Credentials Wednesday 2 September 2015 |url=https://gg.govt.nz/image-galleries/6078/media?page=7 |access-date=18 June 2023 |website=gg.govt.nz}}</ref>
|-
|166
|{{Flag|Monaco}}
|{{dts|22 October 2015}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 October 2015 |title=Actus de Monaco octobre 2015 – 4: Accréditation d'ambassadeurs |url=https://www.podcastjournal.net/Actus-de-Monaco-octobre-2015-4_a20437_3.html |access-date=17 November 2023 |website=podcastjournal.net |language=fr}}</ref>
|-
|167
|{{Flag|Guinea}}
|{{dts|20 April 2016}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Order of Precedence among Heads of Diplomatic Missions as at 28 June 2017 |url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/embassies/order-of-precedence/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708154857/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/embassies/order-of-precedence/ |archive-date=8 July 2017 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
|-
|168
|{{flag|Djibouti}}
|{{dts|1 October 2016}}<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 October 2016 |title=Le Président Guelleh reçoit les lettres de créances de quatre nouveaux ambassadeurs |language=fr |url=http://www.adi.dj/index.php/site/Plus/4801 |access-date=17 December 2023}}</ref>
|-
|169
|{{Flag|Central African Republic}}
|{{dts|27 October 2016}}<ref name=":49">{{Cite web |title=Credentials 27 October 2016 pm |url=https://www.gg.govt.nz/image-galleries/5967/media?page=13 |access-date=1 July 2023 |website=gg.govt.nz}}</ref>
|-
|170
|{{Flag|Burkina Faso}}
|{{dts|19 April 2017}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Order of Precedence among Heads of Diplomatic Missions as at 28 June 2017 |url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/embassies/order-of-precedence/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708154857/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/embassies/order-of-precedence/ |archive-date=8 July 2017 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=New Zealand Foreign Affairs & Trade}}</ref>
|-
|171
|{{Flag|Yemen}}
|{{dts|2 May 2018}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 May 2018 |title=FM received credentials of New Zealand ambassador to Yemen |url=https://www.sabanew.net/story/en/32634 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Yemen News Agency (saba)}}</ref>
|-
|172
|{{Flag|Belize}}
|{{dts|18 March 2019}}<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 March 2019 |title=Presentation of Credentials |url=https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/presentation-of-credentials-2/ |access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref>
|-
|173
|{{Flag|Bahamas}}
|{{dts|27 June 2019}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2019 |title=Credentials Ceremony 27 June 2019 |url=https://gg.govt.nz/governor-general/blog/2019/06/credentials-ceremony-27-june-2019 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=gg.govt.nz}}</ref>
|-
|174
|{{flag|Cameroon}}
|Unknown
|-
|175
|{{flag|Ivory Coast}}
|Unknown
|-
|176
|{{flag|Niger}}
|Unknown
|}

==Bilateral relations==
===Africa===

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%; margin:auto;"
|-
! style="width:15%;"| Country
! style="width:12%;"| Formal Relations Began
!Notes
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Algeria}}||29 October 1985||
* Algeria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in [[Canberra|Canberra, Australia]].
* New Zealand is accredited to Algeria from its embassy in [[Cairo|Cairo, Egypt]].
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Angola}}||<!--Start date-->||

* Angola is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in [[Singapore]].
* New Zealand is accredited to Angola from its high commission in [[Pretoria|Pretoria, South Africa]].
|- valign="top"
|{{flag|Djibouti}}||<!--Start Date-->||
* Djibouti is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan.
* New Zealand is accredited to Djibouti from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
|- valign="top"
|{{flag|Egypt}}||1 November 1969||See [[Egypt–New Zealand relations]]

* Egypt has an embassy in [[Wellington]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Wellington/Pages/default.aspx|title=Embassy of Egypt in New Zealand|website=mfa.gov.eg|access-date=29 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808100558/http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Wellington/Pages/default.aspx|archive-date=8 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Cairo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/africa/egypt/new-zealand-embassy-cairo-egypt/|title=New Zealand Embassy|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade|access-date=29 June 2017|archive-date=9 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409180630/https://mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/africa/egypt/new-zealand-embassy-cairo-egypt/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Ethiopia}}||6 December 2011
|
Ethiopia and New Zealand have only recently began a formal relationship with the opening of the New Zealand embassy in [[Addis Ababa|Addis Ababa, Ethiopia]] in 2014. Informal relations, however, date back to 1937 when New Zealand supported Ethiopia in their request for continued recognition as a sovereign during the [[Italian East Africa|Italian occupation]]. 
* Ethiopia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Addis Ababa]].
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Ghana}}||<!--Start date-->||

* Ghana is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand is accredited to Ghana from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Kenya}}||9 June 1982||
* Kenya is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand is accredited to Kenya from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
|-
|{{Flag|Libya}}
|4 May 1983
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 May 1983 when first Secretary (Ambassador) of the People's Bureau (Embassy) of the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (resident in Canberra), presented his credentials to the Governor-General New Zealand<ref name=":22">{{Cite book |title=New Zealand External Relations Review Volumes 33–34 |publisher=Ministry of External Relations and Trade |year=1983 |pages=58}}</ref>
|-
|{{Flag|Mali}}
|6 March 1983
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 March 1983 when first Mali Ambassador to New Zealand (resident in Peking), Mr. Boubacar Toure presented his credentials to the Governor-General<ref name=":50">{{Cite book |title=New Zealand External Relations Review – Volumes 33–34 |publisher=Ministry of External Relations and Trade |year=1983}}</ref>
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Mauritius}}||<!--Start date-->||

* Mauritius is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand is accredited to Mauritius from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa.
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Morocco}}||<!--Start date-->||

* Morocco is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand is accredited to Morocco from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Mozambique}}|| ||
* Mozambique is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan.
* New Zealand is accredited to Mozambique from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa.
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Nigeria}}||16 April 1982||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 April 1982 when the first Nigerian High Commissioner in Canberra, Mr. Edward Sanu presented his credentials to Governal General of New Zealand<ref name=":21">{{Cite book |title=New Zealand Foreign Affairs Review Volume 32 |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |year=1982 |pages=31}}</ref>
* New Zealand is accredited to Nigeria from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
* Nigeria is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia.
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Senegal}}||<!--Start date-->||

* New Zealand is accredited to Senegal from its embassy in Paris, France.
* Senegal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan.
|- valign="top"
|{{flag|South Africa}}||19 January 1994||See [[New Zealand–South Africa relations]]

* New Zealand has a high commission in [[Pretoria]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nzembassy.com/south-africa|title=New Zealand High Commission|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade|access-date=21 May 2015|archive-date=20 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120055629/http://www.nzembassy.com/south-africa|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* South Africa has a high commission in Wellington.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.dirco.gov.za/Wellington/index.html| title = High Commission of South Africa in Wellington}}</ref>
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Tanzania}}||7 December 1981||
* New Zealand is accredited to Tanzania from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa.
* Tanzania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan.

|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Uganda}}||<!--Start date-->
|
* New Zealand is accredited to Uganda from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
* Uganda is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in [[Waikato]].
* Both countries are full members of [[Commonwealth of Nations]].

|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Zambia}}||2 April 1985
|
* New Zealand is accredited to Zambia from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa.
* Zambia is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/africa/zambia/high-commission-for-the-republic-of-zambia/|title=High Commission for the Republic of Zambia|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade|access-date=5 March 2017|archive-date=5 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305202033/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/africa/zambia/high-commission-for-the-republic-of-zambia/|url-status=dead}}</ref> 
*Both countries are full members of [[Commonwealth of Nations]].
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Zimbabwe}}||15 February 1985||
* New Zealand is accredited to Zimbabwe from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa.
* Zimbabwe is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
|}

===Americas===

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%; margin:auto;"
! style="width:13em;"| Country
! style="width:10em;"| Formal relations began
!Notes
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Antigua and Barbuda}}||6 October 2014 ||
* Antigua and Barbuda does not have an accreditation to New Zealand.
* New Zealand is accredited to Antigua and Barbuda from its High Commission in Bridgetown, Barbados.
* Both countries are full members of the [[Commonwealth of Nations]].
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Argentina}}||10 July 1969||See [[Argentina–New Zealand relations]]

* Diplomatic relations were cut off during the [[Falklands War]], but they were re-established on 20 August 1984.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Comunicado Conjunto "Restablecimiento de Relaciones Diplomáticas entre la República Argentina y Nueva Zelandia" |url=https://tratados.cancilleria.gob.ar/tratado_ficha.php?id=l5+olQ== |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=Biblioteca Digital de Tratados |language=es}}</ref>
* Argentina has an embassy in Wellington.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.enzel.mrecic.gov.ar|title=Bienvenido a Nueva Zelandia – Embajada en NUEVA ZELANDIA|website=www.enzel.mrecic.gov.ar}}</ref>
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Buenos Aires]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/latin-america/argentina/new-zealand-embassy/|title=New Zealand Embassy|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade|access-date=21 June 2016|archive-date=30 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630161723/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/latin-america/argentina/new-zealand-embassy/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Both countries are members of the [[Cairns Group]].
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110531182650/http://www.mrecic.gov.ar/portal/seree/ditra/nz.html List of treaties governing the relations between Argentina and New Zealand (Argentine Foreign Ministry, in Spanish)]
* [http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Countries/Latin-America/Argentina.php New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade about relations with Argentina] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090822001258/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Countries/Latin-America/Argentina.php |date=22 August 2009 }}
|- valign="top"
|{{Flagcountry|Barbados}}||28 August 1974||
* Barbados is accredited to New Zealand from its High Commission in Ottawa, Canada<ref name="Trade">{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/caribbean/|title=Caribbean|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade|access-date=17 December 2016|archive-date=23 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923185607/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/caribbean/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* New Zealand is accredited to Barbados from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Wellington.<ref>[https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/americas/barbados/new-zealand-high-commission-to-barbados/ New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade]</ref>
* New Zealand has a High Commission in [[Bridgetown]].
|- valign="top"
|{{flag|Belize}}||<!--Start Date-->||

* Belize does not have an accreditation to New Zealand.
* New Zealand is accredited to Belize from its embassy in Mexico City, Mexico.<ref name="Trade"/>
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Bolivia}}||<!--Start date--> ||

* Bolivia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Ottawa, Canada.
* New Zealand is accredited to Bolivia from its embassy in Santiago, Chile.
|- valign="top"
|{{Flagcountry|Brazil}}||<!--Start date--> 1964||See [[Brazil–New Zealand relations]]

* Brazil has an embassy in Wellington.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wellington.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/|title=Home|website=wellington.itamaraty.gov.br}}</ref>
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Brasília]] and a consulate-general in [[São Paulo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/latin-america/brazil/new-zealand-embassy/|title=Embassy of New Zealand in Brasilia|website=mfat.govt.nz|access-date=5 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913210614/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/latin-america/brazil/new-zealand-embassy/|archive-date=13 September 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|- valign="top"
|{{flag|Canada}}||11 September 1939||See [[Canada–New Zealand relations]]

New Zealand and Canada have a close and longstanding relationship that has been fostered by the two countries' similar history and culture, extremely close ties to the [[Commonwealth of Nations]] and extensive links to people in either country. New Zealand and Canada have a common [[Head of State]], King [[Charles III]]. Canada has said that New Zealand is a valuable international partner despite the thousands of miles separating the two countries. Both share a like-minded view of the world on a variety of issues. New Zealand and Canada have close links whether it be through business or trade relations, the United Nations, the Commonwealth or mutual treaty agreements, New Zealand-Canada relations are extremely important to both countries.

* Canada has a High Commission in Wellington and a consulate in [[Auckland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/new_zealand-nouvelle_zelande/index.aspx?lang=eng|title=High Commission of Canada in New Zealand|first=Foreign Affairs Trade and Development Canada|last=Government of Canada|website=GAC|date=9 September 2013}}</ref>
* New Zealand has a High Commission in [[Ottawa]] and a consulate-general in [[Vancouver]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/north-america/canada/new-zealand-high-commission/|title=New Zealand High Commission|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade|access-date=16 July 2017|archive-date=23 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823133814/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/north-america/canada/new-zealand-high-commission|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Chile}}||<!--Start date--> 1948||See [[Chile–New Zealand relations]]

* Chile has an embassy in Wellington.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chile.gob.cl/nueva-zelandia/es/|title=ChileGob|website=chile.gob.cl|access-date=20 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622085316/http://chile.gob.cl/nueva-zelandia/es/|archive-date=22 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Santiago]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/latin-america/chile/new-zealand-embassy/|title=New Zealand Embassy|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade|access-date=20 June 2016|archive-date=30 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630091554/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/latin-america/chile/new-zealand-embassy/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|- valign="top"
|{{flag|Colombia}}||1 May 1978||See [[Colombia–New Zealand relations]]

* Colombia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia<ref>{{cite web|url=http://australia.embajada.gov.co|title=- Embajada de Colombia en Australia|website=australia.embajada.gov.co}}</ref> and maintains a consulate-general in Auckland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://auckland.consulado.gov.co|title=- Consulado de Colombia en Auckland|website=auckland.consulado.gov.co}}</ref>
* New Zealand has an embassy in Bogotá.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/latin-america/colombia/new-zealand-embassy/|title=New Zealand Embassy|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade|access-date=11 February 2018|archive-date=12 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212125938/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/latin-america/colombia/new-zealand-embassy/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Cuba}}||17 February 1999||
* Cuba has an embassy in Wellington.
* New Zealand is accredited to Cuba from its embassy in Mexico City, Mexico.

|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Dominica}}||26 March 2014 ||
*New Zealand is represented in Dominica by its embassy in [[Bridgetown]], [[Barbados]].<ref name="mfat.govt.nz">{{Cite web |url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/caribbean/ |title=Caribbean &#124; New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade |access-date=17 December 2016 |archive-date=23 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923185607/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/caribbean/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web |url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/caribbean/barbados/new-zealand-high-commission/ |title=New Zealand High Commission &#124; New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade |access-date=23 September 2019 |archive-date=26 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226051121/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/caribbean/barbados/new-zealand-high-commission/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> 
*Both countries are full members of the [[Commonwealth of Nations]].
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Ecuador}}||<!--Start date--> ||

* Ecuador is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland.
* New Zealand is accredited to Ecuador from its embassy in Santiago, Chile.
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|El Salvador}}||12 November 2001||
* El Salvador is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand is accredited to El Salvador from its embassy in Mexico City, Mexico and maintains an honorary consulate in [[San Salvador]].

|- valign="top"
|{{flag|Grenada}}||<!--Start Date-->||
*New Zealand is represented in Grenada by its embassy in [[Bridgetown]], [[Barbados]].<ref name="mfat.govt.nz"/><ref name="ReferenceA"/> 
*Both countries are full members of the [[Commonwealth of Nations]].

|- valign="top"
|{{flag|Guyana}}|| ||
* Guyana is accredited to New Zealand from its High Commission in Ottawa, Canada.
* New Zealand is accredited to Guyana from its High Commission in Bridgetown, Barbados.
*Both countries are full members of [[Commonwealth of Nations]].
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Jamaica}}||27 August 1974||
* Jamaica is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan.
* New Zealand is accredited to Jamaica from its High Commission in Ottawa, Canada.
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Mexico}}||19 July 1973||See [[Mexico–New Zealand relations]]

* Mexico has an embassy in Wellington.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/nuevazelandia/|title=Inicio|website=embamex.sre.gob.mx}}</ref>  
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Mexico City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/latin-america/mexico/embajada-de-nueva-zelandia|title=New Zealand Embassy|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade|access-date=16 July 2017|archive-date=11 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811142621/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/latin-america/mexico/embajada-de-nueva-zelandia|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Both nations are members of [[APEC]] and the [[OECD]].
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Paraguay}}||17 February 1993 ||
* New Zealand is accredited to Paraguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
* Paraguay is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Peru}}||1 August 1972||See [[New Zealand–Peru relations]]

* New Zealand is accredited to Peru from its embassy in Santiago, Chile and maintains an honorary consulate in [[Lima]].
* Peru has an embassy in Wellington.
|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Saint Vincent and the Grenadines}}||14 August 2014||
*New Zealand is represented in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by its embassy in [[Bridgetown]], [[Barbados]].<ref name="mfat.govt.nz" /><ref name="ReferenceA" />
*Both countries are full members of the [[Commonwealth of Nations]].

|- valign="top"
|{{Flag|Suriname}}||25 March 2014||
* New Zealand is accredited to Suriname from its embassy in Brasília, Brazil.
* Suriname is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China.
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|{{Flag|United States}}||16 February 1942||See [[New Zealand–United States relations]]
[[File:Barack Obama John Key in the Oval Office 2011.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Prime Minister [[John Key]] and President [[Barack Obama]], 2011.]]
Historically, New Zealand has fought shoulder to shoulder with the United States, especially in both world wars and in the [[Korean War|Korean]] and [[Vietnam War|Vietnam]] wars. During the Second World War, around 400,000 US troops were stationed in New Zealand prior to departing for battles like [[Battle of Guadalcanal|Guadalcanal]]. New Zealand is a [[major non-NATO ally]] of the United States and has been since 1997. Despite the political contention over ANZUS, New Zealand forces have since cooperated with U.S. forces in the [[Gulf War|1991 Gulf War]] and in the 2001 [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|U.S. invasion of Afghanistan]]. New Zealand forces did not participate in the [[2003 invasion of Iraq]], but a contingent of New Zealand army engineers assisted with reconstruction work in Iraq after the war; they were based in [[Basra]]. New Zealand also participates in the [[ECHELON]] programme. In 2010, the United States and New Zealand began a new strategic partnership by [[New Zealand – United States relations#Wellington Declaration|signing the Wellington Declaration]].<ref>{{cite news|title=The Wellington Declaration|date=November 2010|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10685348|work=[[The New Zealand Herald]] }}</ref> According to the Prime Minister the Declaration was not a return to an ANZUS style security treaty,<ref>{{cite web|title=PM can't see return to Anzus-style alliance|date=November 2010|publisher=[[Radio New Zealand]] |url=http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/61008/pm-can%27t-see-return-to-anzus-style-alliance|access-date=11 January 2011}}</ref> despite reports of increased military co-operation since 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/wikileaks-cables-say-nz-3979890 |publisher=Television New Zealand |access-date=7 January 2011 |title=What the WikiLeaks cables say about NZ |date=December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110918001714/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/wikileaks-cables-say-nz-3979890 |archive-date=18 September 2011}}</ref>

* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Washington, D.C.]] and consulates-general in [[Honolulu]], [[Los Angeles]] and [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/north-america/united-states-of-america/new-zealand-embassy-washington/|title=New Zealand Embassy Washington|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade|access-date=16 July 2017|archive-date=14 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714092126/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/north-america/united-states-of-america/new-zealand-embassy-washington/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* United States has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate-general in Auckland.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nz.usembassy.gov|title=U.S. Embassy & Consulate in New Zealand|website=U.S. Embassy & Consulate in New Zealand}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Uruguay}}||<!--Start date-->||

* New Zealand is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina and maintains an honorary consulate in [[Montevideo]].
* Uruguay is accredited in New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in [[Christchurch]].
* In November 2001, the Prime Minister, [[Helen Clark]], paid the first visit to Uruguay by a [[Prime Minister of New Zealand|New Zealand Head of Government]].
* In November 2007 the [[List of Presidents of Uruguay|President of Uruguay]], [[Tabaré Vázquez]] paid the first ever visit of an [[List of Presidents of Uruguay|Uruguayan head of state]] to New Zealand.
* Both countries are full members of the [[Cairns Group]] and of the [[Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources]].
* [http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Countries/Latin-America/Uruguay.php New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade about relations with Uruguay] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505082130/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Countries/Latin-America/Uruguay.php |date=5 May 2009 }}
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|{{Flag|Venezuela}}|| ||
* New Zealand is accredited to Venezuela from its embassy in Mexico City, Mexico.
* Venezuela is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
|}

===Asia===

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|{{Flag|Afghanistan}}||<!--Start date-->||

* Afghanistan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland.
* New Zealand is accredited to Afghanistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.
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|{{Flag|Armenia}}||6 June 1992||
* Armenia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan.
* New Zealand is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.
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|{{Flag|Azerbaijan}}||29 June 1992||See [[Azerbaijan—New Zealand relations]]

* Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.
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|{{Flag|Bangladesh}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[Bangladesh–New Zealand relations]]

* Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India.
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|{{Flag|Brunei}}||<!--Start date--> 1984-05-05||See [[Brunei–New Zealand relations]]

* Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in [[Bandar Seri Begawan]].
* New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
* Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
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|{{Flag|China}}||22 December 1972||See [[China–New Zealand relations]]

[[File:Belt and Road Initiative participant map.svg|thumb|250px|Countries which signed cooperation documents related to the [[Belt and Road Initiative]].]]
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by [[Premier of the People's Republic of China]] [[Wen Jiabao]] and [[Prime Minister of New Zealand]] [[Helen Clark]] in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country.

Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic [[Chinese New Zealanders|Chinese in New Zealand]] were immigrants from [[Guangdong province]] (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s [[gold rush]] era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the [[People's Republic of China]] (PRC) brought these links to a halt. 
* China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates-general in Auckland and [[Christchurch]].
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Beijing]] and consulates-general in [[Chengdu]], [[Guangzhou]], [[Hong Kong]] and [[Shanghai]].
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|{{Flag|East Timor}}||<!--Start date-->||

* East Timor has an embassy in Wellington.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Dili]]. 
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|{{Flag|Georgia}}||||
* Georgia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand is accredited to Georgia from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland.
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|{{Flag|India}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[India–New Zealand relations]]

India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new [[Manmohan Singh|Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh]] told [[John Key|New Zealand Prime Minister John Key]] that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal.<ref name="stuff1">{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/2999135/India-lines-up-for-free-trade-deal-with-NZ |title=India lines up for free trade deal with NZ |work=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]] |location=New Zealand  |date=25 October 2009 |access-date=19 August 2011}}</ref> Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets.<ref name="stuff1"/> New Zealand and India relations have been slightly shaky in October 2010 with the comments of [[Paul Henry (broadcaster)|Paul Henry]], a New Zealand talk-show host, making fun of [[Sheila Dikshit|Chief Minister of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit]] on live New Zealand television. The Indian foreign office summoned the [[List of High Commissioners from New Zealand to India|New Zealand High Commissioner Rupert Holborow]], where the Commissioner set the record straight by making clear that: "[Paul Henry's comments] reflect the views of only one media commentator (who has already been censored for other racist and unacceptable comments), and certainly not the New Zealand Government or people".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv/4207698/India-summons-commissioner-over-Henry |title=India summons commissioner over Henry |work=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]] |location=New Zealand  |date=7 October 2010 |access-date=19 August 2011}}</ref> India Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food... so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal".<ref name="stuff1"/> John Key confirmed that India and New Zealand have continued to work "scoping out" the possibility of a free trade agreement but said with caution that in any case "these things take time".<ref name="stuff1"/>
* India has a high commission in Wellington.
* New Zealand has a high commission in [[New Delhi]] and a consulate-general in [[Mumbai]].
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|{{Flag|Indonesia}}||28 June 1958||See [[Indonesia–New Zealand relations]]

Having common interests as democracies and neighbours in the [[Asia Pacific]] region, New Zealand and Indonesia are viewed as natural partners. Both countries are members of [[APEC]].The diplomatic and economic ties have grown stronger ever since. Indonesia's commodity exports to New Zealand consist mainly of energy products and minerals as well as lumber and agriculture, while New Zealand's commodity exports to Indonesia mainly consists of dairy products and meats, such as beef, milk, and cheese.
* Indonesia has an embassy in Wellington.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Jakarta]].
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|{{Flag|Iran}}||14 December 1973||See [[Iran–New Zealand relations]]
* Iran has an embassy in Wellington.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Tehran]].
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|{{Flag|Iraq}}||<!--Start date-->||

* Iraq is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Baghdad]].
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|{{Flag|Israel}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[Israel–New Zealand relations]]

New Zealand has a long history of support for Israel beginning with the [[United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine|Partition Plan]] in 1947. New Zealand was at the very forefront of countries to recognise the State of Israel in the United Nations resolution of 1948.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/galleries/top-floor/holocaust-gallery |title=Holocaust Gallery in Auckland |publisher=[[Auckland War Memorial Museum]] |access-date=19 August 2011 |archive-date=7 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207235021/https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/galleries/top-floor/holocaust-gallery |url-status=live}}</ref> Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when [[2004 Israel–New Zealand passport scandal|two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud]], but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad.<ref name="NZ_Herald_10332882">{{cite news |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/feature/story.cfm?c_id=606&ObjectID=10332882 |title=A murky tale of bugs and spy claims |author=Young, Audrey |date=27 June 2005 |work=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |access-date=6 October 2011 |archive-date=29 September 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929204330/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/feature/story.cfm?c_id=606&ObjectID=10332882 |url-status=dead }}</ref> New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvnz.co.nz/politics-news/new-zealand-boycotts-anti-racism-event-2657652 |title=New Zealand joins boycott of UN's anti racism conference |publisher=Tvnz.co.nz |access-date=19 August 2011}}</ref>
* Israel has an embassy in Wellington.
* New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.
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|{{Flag|Japan}}||28 April 1952||See [[Japan–New Zealand relations]]

[[File:Keith Holyoake and Masayoshi Ohira cropped 2 Keith Holyoake and Masayoshi Ohira 197210.jpg|right|thumb|New Zealand Prime Minister [[Keith Holyoake]] (left) met with Japanese Foreign Minister [[Masayoshi Ohira]] (right), in October 1972.]]

Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post-[[World War II]] period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over [[whaling]] and the [[International Whaling Commission]]. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the [http://www.jetprogramme.org Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme], established in 1987 by the Japanese Government.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nz.emb-japan.go.jp/culture_education/JET.html |title=Embassy of Japan in New Zealand |publisher=Nz.emb-japan.go.jp |access-date=19 August 2011}}</ref> The [http://www.nzibf.co.nz/ NZ International Business Forum], established in 2006 by major export-focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan.

In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the [[2011 Christchurch earthquake|Canterbury earthquake]], and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami]] and [[Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster|Fukushima nuclear disaster]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.3news.co.nz/New-Zealand-USAR-team-arrive-in-Japan/tabid/423/articleID/202316/Default.aspx|title=New Zealand USAR team arrive in Japan|publisher=3 News|date=14 March 2011|access-date=25 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200627/http://www.3news.co.nz/New-Zealand-USAR-team-arrive-in-Japan/tabid/423/articleID/202316/Default.aspx|archive-date=29 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[New Zealand Parliament]] sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the [[New Zealand Government|government]] donated [[New Zealand dollar|$]]2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://beehive.govt.nz/release/support-japan|title=Support for Japan|publisher=Beehive.govt.nz|date=21 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nzembassy.com/japan/news/new-zealand-fire-service-urban-search-and-rescue-usar |title=New Zealand Fire Service Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) |publisher=NZ Embassy |date=21 March 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331171611/https://www.nzembassy.com/japan/news/new-zealand-fire-service-urban-search-and-rescue-usar |archive-date=31 March 2012}}</ref>
* Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates-general in Auckland and Christchurch.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Tokyo]].
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|{{Flag|Kazakhstan}}||12 May 1992||
* Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore.
* New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.
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|{{Flag|Lebanon}}||25 November 1980||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand<ref name=":20">{{Cite book |title=New Zealand Foreign Affairs Review, Volumes 30–32. |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |year=1980 |pages=49}}</ref>
* Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.
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|{{Flag|Malaysia}}||25 September 1957||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957<ref>{{Cite web |title=MALAYSIA – NEW ZEALAND TIES |url=https://www.kln.gov.my/web/nzl_wellington/history |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=High Commission of Malaysia, Wellington}}</ref>
See [[Malaysia–New Zealand relations]]

* Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington.
* New Zealand has a high commission in [[Kuala Lumpur]].
* Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
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|{{Flag|Maldives}}||10 October 1974||
* Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
* New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore.
* Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
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|{{Flag|Mongolia}}||8 April 1975||
* Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland.
* New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.
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|{{Flag|Myanmar}}||15 November 1958||
* Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Yangon]].
* In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high-level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the [[2021 Myanmar coup d'état]]. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military-led government and has called for the restoration of civilian-led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the [[Tatmadaw]] and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mahuta |first1=Nanaia |title=New Zealand takes measures against Myanmar following military coup |url=https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-zealand-takes-measures-against-myanmar-following-military-coup |website=Beehive.govt.nz |publisher=[[New Zealand Government]] |access-date=9 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209102153/https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-zealand-takes-measures-against-myanmar-following-military-coup |archive-date=9 February 2021 |date=9 February 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Young |first1=Audrey |title=Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta speaks at Myanmar democracy rally |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/foreign-minister-nanaia-mahuta-speaks-at-myanmar-democracy-rally/TX47NMGGMOZN63CWUCKCKK6SEA/ |access-date=9 February 2021 |work=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |date=9 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209102334/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/foreign-minister-nanaia-mahuta-speaks-at-myanmar-democracy-rally/TX47NMGGMOZN63CWUCKCKK6SEA/ |archive-date=9 February 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
* In April 2024, the [[Sixth National Government of New Zealand|National-led coalitiong government]] permitted mid-level members of the military junta to participate in the [[ASEAN]]-New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in [[Wellington]]. [[Prime Minister of New Zealand|Prime Minister]] [[Christopher Luxon]] justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non-political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN-NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous [[Sixth Labour Government of New Zealand|Labour Government]]'s policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The [[Sixth National Government of New Zealand|National-led government]]'s U-turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister [[Helen Clark]], who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sachdeva |first1=Sam |title=Myanmar military invite to NZ sparks outcry |url=https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/03/myanmar-military-invite-to-nz-sparks-outcry/ |access-date=23 April 2024 |work=[[Newsroom (website)|Newsroom]] |date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240412064625/https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/03/myanmar-military-invite-to-nz-sparks-outcry/ |archive-date=12 April 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|North Korea}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[New Zealand–North Korea relations]]

Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (New Zealand)|New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister]] [[Winston Peters]] to [[Pyongyang]], the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country.<ref name=HeraldNK /> The trip was about establishing economic and political deals with economically crippled North Korea on the basis that it start dismantling its [[nuclear weapons]] facilities.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nzembassy.com/news.cfm?CFID=10855988&CFTOKEN=53100651&c=8&l=39&i=4092 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227023944/http://www.nzembassy.com/news.cfm?CFID=10855988&CFTOKEN=53100651&c=8&l=39&i=4092 |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 December 2007 |title=Peters to Visit North Korea and US; Attend EAS – press release Rt Hon Winston Peters 8 November 2007 |publisher=Nzembassy.com |access-date=19 August 2011 }}</ref> [[United States Secretary of State]] [[Condoleezza Rice]] congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter.<ref name=HeraldNK>{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10477218&ref=rss |title=Peters reports back to US on N Korea |work=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |access-date=19 August 2011 |date=20 November 2007}}</ref>
* New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea.
* North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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|{{Flag|Pakistan}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[New Zealand–Pakistan relations]]

* Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington.
* New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.
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|{{Flag|Philippines}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[New Zealand–Philippines relations]]

* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Manila]].
* Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.
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|{{Flag|Saudi Arabia}}||22 December 1976||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976<ref name="MEED Arab Report"/>
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Riyadh]].
* Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate-general in Auckland.
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|{{Flag|Singapore}}||22 November 1965||See [[New Zealand–Singapore relations]]

* New Zealand has a high commission in [[Singapore]].
* Singapore has a high commission in Wellington.
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|{{flag|South Korea}}||26 March 1962||See [[New Zealand-South Korea relations]]
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 March 1962<ref>{{Cite web |title=Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Mar 26, 1962 |url=https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/nz-en/index.do |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=Embassy of the Republic of Korea to New Zealand}}</ref> 
 
* New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations.
** New Zealand has an embassy in [[Seoul]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/asia/republic-of-korea-south/new-zealand-embassy/?l=en_NZ | title=New Zealand Embassy }}</ref> 
** South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate-general in Auckland.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/nz-ko/index.do | title=주뉴질랜드 대한민국 대사관 }}</ref> 
** South Korea has a consulate in Auckland.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/nz-auckland-ko/index.do | title=주오클랜드 대한민국 분관 }}</ref>
* Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mofa.go.kr/eng/nation/m_4902/view.do?seq=23 | title=Search &#124; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea }}</ref> 
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|{{Flag|Sri Lanka}}||14 December 1955||
* New Zealand has a high commission in [[Colombo]].
* Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia.
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|{{Flag|Taiwan}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[New Zealand–Taiwan relations]]

* New Zealand has a [[New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office]] in [[Taipei]].
* Taiwan has a [[Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand]] in Wellington.
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|{{Flag|Thailand}}||26 March 1956||See [[New Zealand–Thailand relations]]

* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Bangkok]].
* Thailand has an embassy in Wellington.
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|{{Flag|Turkey}}|| ||See [[New Zealand–Turkey relations]]
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Ankara]].<ref name="auto111">{{Cite web |title=Relations between Turkey and New Zealand |url=http://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkey_s-political-relations-with-new-zealand.en.mfa |access-date=6 October 2020 |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs}}</ref>
* Turkey has an embassy in Wellington.<ref name="auto111" />
*Both countries are members of [[OECD]] and [[WTO]].
*Trade volume between the two countries was US$152.8 million in 2015 (New Zealand's exports/imports: 62.7/90.1 million USD).<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkey_s-commercial-and-economic-relations-with-new-zealand.en.mfa| title=Commercial and Economic Relations between Turkey and New Zealand|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref>
*1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand.<ref name="auto111" />
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|{{Flag|United Arab Emirates}}||20 May 1985||
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Abu Dhabi]].
* United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Wellington.
* In January 2025, the New Zealand government signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with the [[United Arab Emirates]], cutting tariffs on 98.5% of New Zealand exports.<ref>{{cite news |title=NZ-UAE trade deal to cut export tax by 98.5 percent - PM |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/538749/nz-uae-trade-deal-to-cut-export-tax-by-98-point-5-percent-pm |access-date=12 January 2025 |work=[[RNZ]] |date=12 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250113012938/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/538749/nz-uae-trade-deal-to-cut-export-tax-by-98-point-5-percent-pm|archive-date=13 January 2025|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Vietnam}}||19 June 1975||See [[New Zealand–Vietnam relations]]

New Zealand opened its embassy in Hanoi in 1995, while Vietnam established an embassy in Wellington in 2003.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Hanoi]] and a consulate-general in [[Ho Chi Minh City]].
* Vietnam has an embassy in Wellington.
|}

===Europe===
{{See also|New Zealand–European Union relations}}
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! style="width:15%;"| Country
! style="width:12%;"| Formal Relations Began
!Notes
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|{{Flag|Albania}}|| ||
The relationship between Albania and New Zealand is closely linked to [[Kosovo]] and New Zealand, due to Kosovo's population being predominately ethnic Albanian. Albania's Ambassador to New Zealand is resident in Beijing, China whilst New Zealand's Ambassador to Albania is resident in Rome, Italy. In 2014, Albania opened its first consulate in Auckland to serve Albanians and [[Albanian New Zealanders|New Zealanders of Albanian origin]] in the country. Dr. Tane Taylor, a New Zealand Māori lived in Tirana, Albania for 20 years, serves as the Honorary Consul and representative to New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.globalfamilydoctor.com/member/woncapeople/taylordrtanearataki.aspx | title=Global Family Doctor – WONCA Online }}</ref> The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs.

* Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China.
* New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy.
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|{{Flag|Austria}}||<!--Start date-->||

* Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Vienna]].
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|{{Flag|Belgium}}||<!--Start date-->||

* Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Brussels]].
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|{{Flag|Croatia}}||<!--Start date-->25 February 1992||

* Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the [[breakup of Yugoslavia]] in 1991.<ref name=yugoslavia />
* New Zealand is accredited to Croatia from its embassy in Rome, Italy and maintains an honorary consulate in [[Zagreb]].
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|{{Flag|Cyprus}}||<!--Start date-->||

Since 1964, New Zealand has contributed several times to the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus ([[UNFICYP]]).
* Cyprus is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in [[Christchurch]].
* New Zealand is accredited to Cyprus from its embassy in Rome, Italy and maintains an honorary consulate in [[Nicosia]].
* Both countries are full members of the [[Commonwealth of Nations]].
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|{{Flag|Czech Republic}}||5 September 1959||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 September 1959 (former Czechoslovakia) and  Czech Republic on 1 January 1993<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=Bilateral Relations with New Zealand |url=https://www.mzv.cz/canberra/en/bilateral_relations/bilateral_relations_with_new_zealand/bilateral_relations_with_new_zealand.html |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=Embassy of the Czech Republic in Canberra}}</ref>
* Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany.
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|{{Flag|Denmark}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[Denmark–New Zealand relations]]

* Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington.
* New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in [[Copenhagen]].
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|{{Flag|Finland}}||22 July 1950||
* Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands.
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|{{Flag|France}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[France–New Zealand relations]]

* Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French [[Directorate-General for External Security|DGSE]] agents sank the ''Rainbow Warrior'' in [[Waitematā Harbour|Auckland harbor]]. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand.
* France has an embassy in Wellington.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Paris]] and a consulate-general in [[Nouméa]], [[New Caledonia]].
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|{{Flag|Germany}}||10 November 1953||See [[Germany–New Zealand relations]]

* Germany has an embassy in Wellington.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Berlin]] and a consulate-general in [[Hamburg]].
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|{{Flag|Greece}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[Greece–New Zealand relations]]

Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under-equipped force made-up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The [[Battle of Crete]] is commemorated every year in both [[Crete]] and New Zealand. Prime Minister [[Helen Clark]] led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon [[Phil Goff]], attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa.gr/en/blog/greece-bilateral-relations/new-zealand/|title=Greece's Bilateral Relations – New Zealand|publisher=Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs}}</ref> when it closed down amidst the [[Greek government-debt crisis]].
* Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy.
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|{{flag|Holy See}}|| ||

* The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington.<ref>{{Catholic-hierarchy|diocese|dxxnz|Nunciature to New Zealand|21 January 2015}}</ref>
* New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
* In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/speeches/1984/january/documents/hf_jp-ii_spe_19840112_ambasciatore-nuova-zelanda_en.html |title=Address to the Ambassador of New Zealand, 12 January 1984 |publisher=Vatican.va |access-date=19 August 2011}}</ref> He later visited the country in 1986.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/homilies/1986/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_19861124_christchurch-cattedrale_en.html |title=24 November 1986, Lancaster Park in Christchurch – New Zealand |publisher=Vatican.va |date=24 November 1986 |access-date=19 August 2011}}</ref>
*[https://www.nytimes.com/1986/11/23/world/pope-in-new-zealand.html Pope in New Zealand]
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|{{Flag|Hungary}}||<!--Start date-->||

* Hungary has an embassy in Wellington.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/hungary/embassy-of-hungary/contactfull|title=Embassy of Hungary|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade|access-date=17 September 2016|archive-date=17 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917183156/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/hungary/embassy-of-hungary/contactfull|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria.
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|{{Flag|Iceland}}||<!--Start date-->||

* Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China.
* New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands.
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|{{Flag|Ireland}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[Ireland–New Zealand relations]]

* Ireland has an embassy in Wellington.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Dublin]].
* Both countries are full members of the [[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development]].
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|{{Flag|Italy}}||<!--Start date-->||

* Italy has an embassy in Wellington.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Rome]].
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|{{Flag|Kosovo}}||<!--Start date--> 2010||

New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009.<ref name=KosovoThanksYou>{{cite news|url=http://www.kosovothanksyou.com/news/?p=564|title= New Zealand recognizes Republic of Kosovo|access-date=9 November 2009|date=9 November 2009}}</ref> Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/kosovo/embassy-of-the-republic-of-kosovo/|title = Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo}}</ref> New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the [[Kosovo war]], New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join [[UNESCO]] and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://untribune.com/kosovo-falls-three-votes-short-in-unesco-bid/|title=Kosovo Falls Three Votes Short in UNESCO Bid|date=9 November 2015}}</ref> New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo-born [[New Zealanders]], predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post-independence.
* Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the [[breakup of Yugoslavia]] in 1991.<ref name=yugoslavia />
* New Zealand does not have an accreditation to Kosovo.
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|{{Flag|Luxembourg}}
|3 December 1970
|Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 December 1970 when first Ambassador of New Zealand To Luxembourg Mr. Merwyn Norrish presented his credentials<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bulletin de documentation_1970_10 |url=https://sip.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/publications/bulletin/1970/BID_1970_10/BID_1970_10.pdf |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=sip.gouvernement.lu |page=32 |language=fr}}</ref> 
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|{{Flag|Malta}}||||
* Malta is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
* New Zealand is accredited to Malta from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
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|{{Flag|Netherlands}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[Netherlands–New Zealand relations]]

Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer [[Abel Tasman]] in 1642<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/people/abel-tasman|title=Abel Tasman – NZHistory, New Zealand history online|website=www.nzhistory.net.nz}}</ref> and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of [[Zeeland]]. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good.

The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/dutch/2 |title=Dutch Migration after 1945 |date=4 March 2009  |publisher=Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand |access-date=14 June 2010}}</ref> As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nzembassy.com/netherlands/relationship-between-new-zealand-and-netherlands/new-zealand-and-netherlands/history-new |title=History of the New Zealand/Dutch Relationship |publisher=New Zealand Embassy The Hague |access-date=14 June 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100927025801/http://www.nzembassy.com/netherlands/relationship-between-new-zealand-and-netherlands/new-zealand-and-netherlands/history-new |archive-date=27 September 2010}}</ref> The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/dutch/5 | title=Redmer Yska. 'Dutch – Facts and figures' |publisher=Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand |access-date=14 June 2010}}</ref>

New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.netherlandsembassy.co.nz/wa.asp?idWebPage=24572&idDetails=165 |title=The Netherlands/New Zealand Relations – History Bilateral Linkages |publisher=Embassy of the Netherlands in Wellington |access-date=14 June 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100525231039/http://www.netherlandsembassy.co.nz/wa.asp?idWebPage=24572&idDetails=165 |archive-date=25 May 2010 }}</ref>

* Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington.
* New Zealand has an embassy in [[The Hague]].
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|{{Flag|North Macedonia}}||8 April 1993||
* New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/italy/new-zealand-embassy/|title=New Zealand Embassy|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade}}</ref>
* North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/former-yugoslav-republic-of-macedonia/embassy-of-the-former-yugoslav-republic-of-macedonia/|title=Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia, O'Malley, Australia|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade|access-date=5 March 2017|archive-date=25 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425232835/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/former-yugoslav-republic-of-macedonia/embassy-of-the-former-yugoslav-republic-of-macedonia/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the [[breakup of Yugoslavia]] in 1991.<ref name=yugoslavia /> 
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|{{Flag|Norway}}||10 October 1969||See [[New Zealand–Norway relations]]

Reidar Sveaas, director of P&O Maritime Ltd. and honorary consul to Auckland said in 2000 that excellent opportunities existed for New Zealand to trade with the world's second largest oil-producing country, Norway.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/workplace/news/article.cfm?c_id=74&objectid=137767 |title=Building a bridge to Norway |work=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |access-date=19 August 2011 |date=22 May 2000}}</ref>

New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Norway)|Norwegian Foreign Ministry]] in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-04/21/content_4457938.htm |title=NZ urges Norway to stop commercial whaling |publisher=News.xinhuanet.com |date=21 April 2006 |access-date=19 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070825153312/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-04/21/content_4457938.htm |archive-date=25 August 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2004 [[Helen Clark]], became the first [[New Zealand prime minister]] to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye-to-eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-95313103.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102155540/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-95313103.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2012 |title=Whaling issue splits Norway and New Zealand in official visit |publisher=|access-date=19 August 2011}}</ref>
* New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands.
* Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
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|{{Flag|Poland}}||1 March 1973||See [[New Zealand–Poland relations]]

* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Warsaw]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/poland/new-zealand-embassy/|title=New Zealand Embassy|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade}}</ref>
* Poland has an embassy in Wellington.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wellington.msz.gov.pl/en/|title=Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Wellington|website=wellington.msz.gov.pl}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Portugal}}||<!--Start date-->||

* New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France.
* Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
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|{{Flag|Russia}}||13 April 1944||See [[New Zealand–Russia relations]]

* New Zealand has an [[Embassy of New Zealand in Moscow|embassy in Moscow]] and an honorary consulate in [[Vladivostok]].
* Russia has an embassy in Wellington.
* Both countries are members of [[APEC]].
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|{{Flag|Serbia}}||29 December 1970||
* New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy.
* Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mfa.gov.rs/Policy/Bilaterala/New_Zealand/index_e.html |title=Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with New Zealand |publisher=Mfa.gov.rs |access-date=19 August 2011 |archive-date=23 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110623150705/http://mfa.gov.rs/Policy/Bilaterala/New_Zealand/index_e.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the [[breakup of Yugoslavia]] in 1991.<ref name=yugoslavia>{{cite web|url=http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23184950?search%5Bi%5D%5B-category%5D=Groups&search%5Bi%5D%5Bcollection_any_id%5D=543300&search%5Bpath%5D=items|title=Entrance to the former Yougoslavian<!--sic--> Embassy building, Karori, Wellington|date=1992-11-02|publisher=National Library of New Zealand}}</ref>
* Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand [[Silvia Cartwright]] on 4 February 2003.
* New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960.
* Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3&nbsp;million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million.
* In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of [[Serbian diaspora|Serbian ethnicity]].<ref>[http://www.stats.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/62F419D4-5946-407A-9553-DA9E7A847622/0/09ethnicgroup.xls Ethnic group (total responses) for the census usually resident population count, 2006] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071127012335/http://www.stats.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/62F419D4-5946-407A-9553-DA9E7A847622/0/09ethnicgroup.xls |date=27 November 2007 }} (Excel 97 format), Classification counts, 2006 Census, Statistics New Zealand.</ref>
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|{{Flag|Spain}}||28 March 1969||See [[New Zealand–Spain relations]]

* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Madrid]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/spain/new-zealand-embassy/|title=New Zealand Embassy|first=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and|last=Trade|website=New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade}}</ref>
* Spain has an embassy in Wellington.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/Wellington/en/Pages/inicio.aspx| title = Embassy of Spain in Wellington}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Sweden}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[New Zealand–Sweden relations]]

* New Zealand has an embassy in [[Stockholm]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/sweden/new-zealand-embassy/| title = Embassy of New Zealand in Stockholm}}</ref>
* Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
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|{{Flag|Switzerland}}||<!--Start date-->||

* New Zealand has a consulate-general in [[Geneva]].
* Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.
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|{{Flag|Ukraine}}||3 March 1992||
*[[New Zealand–Ukraine relations]]
*New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland.
* Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
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|{{Flag|United Kingdom}}||March 1939||See [[New Zealand–United Kingdom relations]]
New Zealand established [[Foreign relations of the United Kingdom|diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom]] in March 1939. Both countries are [[Commonwealth Realms]].
*New Zealand maintains a [[High Commission of New Zealand, London|high commission]] in [[London]].
* The United Kingdom is accredited to New Zealand through its [[High Commission of the United Kingdom, Wellington|high commission]] in Wellington, in addition to a consulate general in Auckland.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-wellington|title=British High Commission Wellington|website=GOV.UK|access-date=19 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118103947/https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-wellington|archive-date=18 January 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>

The UK governed [[Colony of New Zealand|New Zealand]] from 1840 until [[Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1947|1947]], when New Zealand achieved full independence. 

Both countries share common membership of the [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]], [[Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership|CPTPP]], [[Five Eyes]], the [[Five Power Defence Arrangements]], [[OECD]], the [[UKUSA Agreement]], and the [[World Trade Organization]]. Bilaterally the two countries have [[New Zealand–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement|Free Trade Agreement]], and a Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement.<ref>{{cite web|title=UK reciprocal healthcare agreements with non-EU countries|url=https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-reciprocal-healthcare-agreements-with-non-eu-countries|access-date=24 June 2024|website=GOV.UK|date=27 March 2024 |archive-date=13 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613092749/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-reciprocal-healthcare-agreements-with-non-eu-countries#new-zealand|url-status=live}}</ref>

Despite [[Charles III|The King]] as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being [[God Save the King]], the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Zealand's Export Markets year ended June 2000 (provisional)|url=http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/PASFull/pasfull.nsf/b45013b35df34b774c2567ed00092825/4c2567ef00247c6acc256965007ea4a8?OpenDocument|publisher=[[Statistics New Zealand]]|access-date=15 June 2008|date=June 2000|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100515102632/http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/PASFull/pasfull.nsf/b45013b35df34b774c2567ed00092825/4c2567ef00247c6acc256965007ea4a8?OpenDocument|archive-date=15 May 2010}}</ref> Historically, some industries, such as [[dairy farming|dairying]], a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940.<ref name="NZHA61">''New Zealand Historical Atlas'' – McKinnon, Malcolm (Editor); David Bateman, 1997, Plate 61</ref> This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas.
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===Oceania===

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! style="width:12%;"| Formal Relations Began
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|{{Flag|Australia}}||<!--Start date--> ||See [[Australia–New Zealand relations]]

New Zealand's relations with Australia are very close; the [[Closer Economic Relations]] agreement gives each country access to the other's markets, and the [[Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement]] allows New Zealanders and Australians automatic residency in each other's countries. As a result of the latter agreement, there is substantial migration between the two countries but especially from New Zealand to Australia, with over 500,000 New Zealanders living in Australia and 65,000 Australians living in New Zealand.<ref name = "NZ in brief">{{cite web|title=New Zealand country brief|url=http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/new_zealand/nz_country_brief.html|publisher=Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade|access-date=11 January 2011|archive-date=12 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012052030/http://dfat.gov.au/geo/new_zealand/nz_country_brief.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The [[Australian Constitution]] allows for New Zealand to become part of Australia, and although the idea is sometimes floated it has little support in Australia and less in New Zealand. In 2009 there were plans to effectively create [[domestic flight]]s between New Zealand and Australia,<ref>{{cite news|title=Plan will turn New Zealand flights into domestic bliss|date=March 2009|url=http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/plan-will-turn-new-zealand-flights-into-domestic-bliss-20090318-91gi.html|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |access-date=31 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100205072309/http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/plan-will-turn-new-zealand-flights-into-domestic-bliss-20090318-91gi.html|archive-date=5 February 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> but these have since been put on hold with the change in the Australian government.<ref>{{cite news|title=Air reforms grounded|date=January 2011|url=http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/air-reforms-grounded-20110107-19if4.html|access-date=11 January 2011|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110111065747/http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/air-reforms-grounded-20110107-19if4.html|archive-date=11 January 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Australia has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate-general in Auckland.
* New Zealand has a high commission in [[Canberra]] and consulates-general in [[Melbourne]] and [[Sydney]].
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|{{Flag|Cook Islands}}||1993<ref>{{cite web |author=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration |date=2015 |title=Foreign Affairs |url=http://www.mfai.gov.ck/index.php/foreign-affairs.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018090642/http://www.mfai.gov.ck/index.php/foreign-affairs.html |archive-date=2015-10-18 |access-date=2015-10-08 |publisher=Cook Islands Government}}</ref>|| See [[Cook Islands–New Zealand relations]]
* The Cook Islands maintains a High Commission in [[Wellington]] and a Consul-General in Auckland.<ref>{{cite web |title=Overseas Mission |url=https://mfai.gov.ck/overseas-mission |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Cook Islands Government |access-date=18 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301183205/https://mfai.gov.ck/overseas-mission |archive-date=1 March 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* New Zealand maintains a High Commission in [[Rarotonga]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand High Commission to the Cook Islands |url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/australia-and-pacific/cook-islands/new-zealand-high-commission-to-the-cook-islands/ |publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (New Zealand)|New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade]] |access-date=18 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417232747/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/australia-and-pacific/cook-islands/new-zealand-high-commission-to-the-cook-islands/ |archive-date=17 April 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Fiji}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[Fiji–New Zealand relations]]

Since the [[2006 Fijian coup d'état|2006 Military Coup in Fiji]] relationships between the country have turned icy. In 2007 New Zealand's High Commissioner for Fiji Michael Green was expelled from Fiji by Military leader [[Frank Bainimarama|Frank Banimarama]]. Angry at this action the New Zealand government increased trade sanctions against the country while both major political parties saying the expulsion was outrageous and unacceptable.
* Fiji has a high commission in Wellington.
* New Zealand has a high commission in [[Suva]].
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|{{Flag|Kiribati}}||<!--Start date-->||See [[Kiribati–New Zealand relations]]
* New Zealand has a high commission in [[Bairiki]], [[Tarawa]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/pacific/kiribati/new-zealand-high-commission/ |title=High Commission of New Zealand in Tarawa |access-date=24 March 2020 |archive-date=24 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324041927/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/pacific/kiribati/new-zealand-high-commission/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> 
* Kiribati has an honorary consulate in [[Wellington]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Consulate of the Republic of Kiribati |url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/australia-and-pacific/kiribati/high-commission-for-the-republic-of-kiribati |publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (New Zealand)|New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Relations]] |access-date=8 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241104233912/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/australia-and-pacific/kiribati/high-commission-for-the-republic-of-kiribati |archive-date=4 November 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Marshall Islands}}||<!--Start date-->17 June 1988||

* Marshall Islands does not have an accreditation to New Zealand.
* New Zealand is accredited to the Marshall Islands from its consulate-general in [[Honolulu|Honolulu, Hawaii, United States]].
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|{{Flag|Micronesia}}||<!--Start date-->30 June 1988||

* FS of Micronesia does not have an accreditation to New Zealand.
* New Zealand is accredited to the Federated States of Micronesia from its consulate-general in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
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|{{Flag|Nauru}}||<!--Start date-->||

* Nauru does not have an accreditation to New Zealand.
* New Zealand is accredited to Nauru from a New Zealand-based high commissioner.
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|{{Flag|Niue}}||<!--Start date-->2 August 1993<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand Heads of Overseas Missions - N |url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-n.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122030143/http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/3-NZ-Ambassadors/countries-n.php |archive-date=22 January 2009 |access-date=18 November 2023}}</ref>||See [[New Zealand–Niue relations]]
*Niue is represented by a High Commission in New Zealand.<ref name="MFAT Niue">{{cite web |title=Niue |url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/australia-and-pacific/niue |publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (New Zealand)|New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Relations]] |access-date=31 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222194933/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/australia-and-pacific/niue |archive-date=22 December 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*New Zealand is represented by a High Commission in Niue.<ref name="MFAT Niue" />
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|{{Flag|Palau}}||<!--Start date-->2 December 1994||

* New Zealand is accredited to Palau from its consulate-general in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
* Palau does not have an accreditation to New Zealand.
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|{{Flag|Papua New Guinea}}||<!--Start date-->1975||See [[New Zealand–Papua New Guinea relations]]

* New Zealand has a high commission in [[Port Moresby]].
* Papua New Guinea has a high commission in Wellington.
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|{{flag|Samoa}}||<!--Start Date-->1 January 1962||See [[New Zealand–Samoa relations]]

* New Zealand has a high commission in [[Apia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/pacific/samoa/new-zealand-high-commission/|title=New Zealand High Commission|website=New Zealand Foreign Affairs & Trade|access-date=7 March 2018|archive-date=7 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307162551/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/pacific/samoa/new-zealand-high-commission/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Samoa has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate-general in [[Auckland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.samoa.org.nz|title=Samoan High Commission|website=samoa.org.nz|access-date=7 March 2018}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Solomon Islands}}||<!--Start date-->7 July 1978<ref>{{cite web |title=Bilateral relations |url=https://sihc.org.nz/index.php/bilateral-relations/ |publisher=Solomon Islands High Commission in New Zealand |access-date=26 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250214121338/https://sihc.org.nz/index.php/bilateral-relations/ |archive-date=14 February 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref>||See [[New Zealand–Solomon Islands relations]]

* New Zealand has a High Commission in [[Honiara]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand High Commission to the Solomon Islands |url=https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/australia-and-pacific/solomon-islands/new-zealand-high-commission-to-the-solomon-islands/ |publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (New Zealand)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade]] |access-date=28 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220318062644/https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/australia-and-pacific/solomon-islands/new-zealand-high-commission-to-the-solomon-islands/ |archive-date=18 March 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* Solomon Islands has a High Commission in Wellington.<ref>{{cite web |title=High Commission |url=https://sihc.org.nz/index.php/about/ |publisher=Solomon Islands High Commission |access-date=28 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125105606/https://sihc.org.nz/index.php/about/ |archive-date=25 January 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

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|{{Flag|Tonga}}||<!--Start date-->1970||See [[New Zealand–Tonga relations]]
* New Zealand has a high commission in [[Nukuʻalofa]].
* Tonga has a consulate-general in Auckland.
On 7 March 2018, [[Prime Minister of New Zealand|New Zealand Prime Minister]] [[Jacinda Ardern]] announced that [[New Zealand]] will give NZ$10 million to Tonga to help with rebuilding after the country was struck by [[Cyclone Gita]].<ref>{{cite news|title='We know you need more than books' – PM gives Tonga $10m for Cyclone Gita rebuild|url=https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/we-know-you-need-more-than-books-pm-gives-tonga-10m-cyclone-gita-rebuild|access-date=7 March 2018|work=[[1News]]|date=7 March 2018}}</ref>
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|{{Flag|Tuvalu}}||<!--Start date-->||

* New Zealand is accredited to Tuvalu by a New Zealand-based high commissioner.
* Tuvalu has a high commission in Wellington.
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|{{Flag|Vanuatu}}||<!--Start date-->||
* New Zealand has a high commission in [[Port Vila]].
* Vanuatu has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate-general in Auckland.

Following the [[2024 Port Vila earthquake]], New Zealand dispatched [[New Zealand Defence Force]], [[Urban Search and Rescue]] and [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (New Zealand)|MFAT]] personnel, equipment and supplies to assist with post-disaster rescue and relief efforts.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vanuatu earthquake: New Zealand sends rescue teams, aid after deadly 7.3 magnitude quake |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/vanuatu-earthquake-new-zealand-sends-rescue-teams-aid-after-deadly-73-magnitude-quake/2YT4PYNRQ5HRXLZN4NMFNNQGZY/ |access-date=19 December 2024 |work=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |date=18 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241218103115/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/vanuatu-earthquake-new-zealand-sends-rescue-teams-aid-after-deadly-73-magnitude-quake/2YT4PYNRQ5HRXLZN4NMFNNQGZY/ |archive-date=18 December 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vanuatu earthquake: NZ rescue crews head to quake-hit nation as search for survivors continues |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537071/vanuatu-earthquake-nz-rescue-crews-head-to-quake-hit-nation-as-search-for-survivors-continues |access-date=19 December 2024 |work=[[RNZ]] |date=18 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241218152248/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537071/vanuatu-earthquake-nz-rescue-crews-head-to-quake-hit-nation-as-search-for-survivors-continues |archive-date=18 December 2024}}</ref>
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==See also==

* [[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade]]
* [[List of ambassadors and high commissioners to and from New Zealand]]
* [[List of diplomatic missions in New Zealand]]
* [[List of diplomatic missions of New Zealand]]
* [[Foreign relations of Niue]]
* [[Foreign relations of the Cook Islands]]
* [[Global Peace Index]]
* [[Contents of the United States diplomatic cables leak (New Zealand)]]

==References==

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==Further reading==

* Belich, James. ''Paradise Reformed: A History of the New Zealanders'' (2001)
* Buchanan, Paul G. "Lilliputian in Fluid Times: New Zealand Foreign Policy after the Cold War," ''Political Science Quarterly'' (2010) 125#2 pp 255–279
* Hensley, Gerald, ''Beyond the Battlefield: New Zealand and its Allies, 1939–45'' (2009) 415pp., focus on diplomatic history
* Iwami, Tadashi. "Strategic partnership between Japan and New Zealand: foundation, development and prospect." ''Pacific Review'' (2020): 1–28. https://doi.org/10.1080/09512748.2020.1769156 
* Kennaway, Richard. ''New Zealand foreign policy, 1951–1971'' (1972) [https://archive.org/details/newzealandforeig0000kenn online]
* Key, John. "New Zealand in the World: Prime Minister John Key Outlines His Government's Approach to International Affairs," ''New Zealand International Review'' (2010) 35#6 [https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-242897491/new-zealand-in-the-world-prime-minister-john-key  online]
* McCully, Murray. "Keeping Relationships in Good Repair: Murray McCully Provides an Update on New Zealand's Foreign Policy," ''New Zealand International Review'' (July 2013) 38#4 pp 13+ [https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-338035909/keeping-relationships-in-good-repair-murray-mccully online]
* McKinnon, Malcolm. ''Independence and Foreign Policy: New Zealand in the World since 1935'' (Auckland University Press 1993)
* Travieso, Emiliano. "United by grass, separated by coal: Uruguay and New Zealand during the First Globalization." ''Journal of Global History'' 15.2 (2020): 269–289. [https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/3D07EDE06AA9EED0E855C50B9FBA2B8C/S1740022820000042a.pdf/div-class-title-united-by-grass-separated-by-coal-uruguay-and-new-zealand-during-the-first-globalization-div.pdf online]

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