Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what measures they are taking to deepen relations with New Zealand; and what common objectives have been identified for advancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The UK has strong relations with New Zealand through our modern partnership built on shared values and history. The partnership is reinforced by close friendship, prosperity and people-to-people links, Commonwealth membership and cultural exchange. HMG is in regular contact with counterparts in New Zealand to advance cooperation on a broad range of issues including trade, security and development. We look forward to continuing to deepen our cooperation with New Zealand's new government.