Home » Media and publications » NewZAID email » May 2011

NewZAID May 2011

NewZAID is an email linking to new development stories on this website and providing other development related news. It is sent to subscribers 11 times a year.

To subscribe to NewZAID, please send an email to publications@mfat.govt.nz with the subject line: “Subscribe to NewZAID”.

Development stories

New Zealand launches new Community Based Tourism project in Lao PDR

New Zealand’s Ambassador to Lao PDR, Bede Corry, and the Lao PDR Tourism Minister, Somphong Mongkhonvilay launched a new Community Based Tourism for Sustainable Economic Development project in May.

 Read about the new Community Based Tourism project in Lao

Community Initiatives Scheme delivers for kids at Blackrock Pre-school, Cook Islands

The kids at Blackrock Preschool in Cook Islands now have a new playground and facilities, thanks to funding from the New Zealand Aid Programme Community Initiatives Scheme (CIS). 

Read about the Community Initiatives Scheme.

Pacific Partnership 2011 - Tonga and Vanuatu

On 12 May New Zealand’s involvement in the US-led exercise Pacific Partnership concluded, following four weeks of humanitarian aid and disaster relief activities on Niuatoputapu in Tonga and Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu.

Read about the Pacific Partnership 2011 - Tonga and Vanuatu.

2010/2011 cyclone season

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade coordinates the New Zealand Government response to natural disasters in the Pacific, which can include the deployment of relief supplies and emergency personnel or the funding of humanitarian agencies.

Read more about the cyclone season.

Northern Cook Islands to get improved rainwater collection systems

A $2.2 million project will deliver improved rainwater collection systems and community water tanks in the Northern Cook Islands to help communities and local government better manage water systems and reduce risks related to droughts.

Read about the improved rainwater collection systems.

Announcements

New Zealander selected as new Director General of World Agroforestry Centre, CGIAR

New Zealander Dr Tony Simons has been appointed as the new Director General of the Nairobi-based World Agroforestry Centre. Read about Dr Tony Simon's appointment.

New online image library

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has launched an online image library. It includes photos related to the development activities of the New Zealand Aid Programme. The online image library is open the public and visitors can search for images using keywords and browse through galleries by theme, location, and event. To visit the image library, see www.mfatimages.smugmug.com. For specific queries about the image library, please email:

Blogs

New Zealand Partners with Indonesia’s Ujung Kulon National Park

David Taylor is New Zealand's Ambassador to Indonesia and to ASEAN. Read about his visit to Ujung Kulon National Park and the support the New Zealand Aid Programme and New Zealand Embassy are providing to help manage this treasure trove of biodiversity.