Invitation to Open Symposium and Workshop:

Invitation to Open Symposium and Workshop:

Invitation to Open Symposium and Workshop:

The contribution of economic and trade diplomacy to national prosperity, economic security, and regional resilience.

On the 22nd of November, Massey University’s Centre for Defence and Security Studies, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Palmerston North City Council, will be hosting a public event to mark the 75th Anniversary year of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The symposium speakers include:

  • Catherine Graham (Director, Economics Division, MFAT)
  • Grant Smith (Mayor of Palmerston North City Council)
  • Traci Houpapa, MNZM, JP (Chair of the Federation of Maori Authorities)
  • Roger Smith (Head of Biosecurity New Zealand)
  • Jeremy Baker (Chief Insight Officer, Beef + Lamb NZ)

The symposium will run from 9.00 am to 12.15 pm, in the Sir Geoffrey Peren Auditorium, Massey University Manawatu Campus and will include a morning tea, served at 10.20 am.


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Sir Geoffrey Peren Auditorium, Massey University Manawatu Campus

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