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MALD Receives Agricultural Tools from MFAT to Support Cyclone Maila Recovery

By Andrianah Kole The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) yesterday received a donation of agricultural tools from the New Zealand High Commission to support ongoing recovery efforts for communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila.

4 Jul 2026

Education
New Zealand launches SBD 300 Million Education Partnership Programme
By Eliza Kukutu The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Hon. Christopher Luxon officially launched the Solomon Islands–New Zealand Education Partnership 2025–2035 yesterday at the Honiara Senior High School.
11 Sept 2025
Bilateral Partnership
SOLOMON ISLANDS AND NEW ZEALAND STRENGTHEN BILATERAL TIES
Friday 1 August 2025, Wellington, New Zealand – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele yesterday held meetings with New Zealand Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon, Foreign Minister Rt. Hon. Winston Peters and Oceans and Fisheries Minister Hon.
2 Aug 2025
Bilateral Partnership
PRIME MINISTER MANELE ACCORDED CEREMONIAL WELCOME AT NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT
Thursday 31 July 2025, Wellington, New Zealand – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, was this morning accorded a ceremonial Māori Pōwhiri welcome at Parliament House in Wellington, New Zealand.
31 Jul 2025
Government
PRIME MINISTER MANELE MEETS SOLOMON ISLANDS DIASPORA IN AUCKLAND
Wednesday 30 July 2025, Auckland, New Zealand – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has met with Solomon Islanders living in and around Auckland as part of his official visit to New Zealand. The event, hosted by the Solomon Islands Auckland Wantoks Association at Mt.
30 Jul 2025
Diplomacy
PRIME MINISTER MANELE BEGINS OFFICIAL ENGAGEMENTS IN NEW ZEALAND WITH VISIT TO AUCKLAND FISH MARKET
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has officially commenced his visit to New Zealand with an engagement at the Auckland Fish Market, where he visited Sanford Limited, New Zealand’s oldest and largest seafood company. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Hon.
29 Jul 2025
New Zealand ChildFund CEO Pays Courtesy Visit to Prime Minister Manele
The Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand ChildFund, Josie Pagani today, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP. Discussions centered on strengthening collaborative efforts in advancing community-based initiatives.
17 Mar 2025
Festivals
New Zealand Festival held in Honiara
The New Zealand High Commission Office in Honiara successfully hosted the ‘New Zealand Festival’ at the Multi-Purpose Hall in Honiara today. The festival, which is the first of its kind aims at showcasing and promoting the ongoing relations between Solomon Islands and New Zealand.
13 Sept 2024
Agriculture
New Zealand championing the fight against the spread of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle in the Solomon Islands
The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is an enemy of agriculture in Solomon Islands and other parts of Melanesia. It destroys palm plantations and livelihoods.
9 Sept 2024
Agriculture
Minister MAL holds fruitful discussion with New Zealand High Commissioner, pledges support for Cocoa Development
Cocoa farmers in Solomon Islands will soon be benefiting from a funding assistance for tools and equipment to help improve cocoa productivity. The exciting news was announced during a meeting held between the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Hon.
30 Jul 2024
Airlines
Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka signs revised Air Service Agreement with New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka has signed a revised Air Services Agreement (ASA) with New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Hon. Winston Peters in Honiara yesterday.
3 Jul 2024
Australian Donation
Enhancing Educational Access in Solomon Islands Through Improved Connectivity
In a significant step towards improving educational access and quality in the Solomon Islands, the governments of Australia and New Zealand officially handed over logistical resources to Solomon Islands Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development – MEHRD for education providers across…
28 Jun 2024
Elections
NZDF contingent arrives in Solomon Islands for election support
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contingent tasked with helping out during Solomon Islands national election has sailed into the capital Honiara to begin its work.
4 Apr 2024
Labour Mobility Scheme
37 workers to travel soon for work in New Zealand
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade conducted a pre-departure briefing for 37 workers who will be travelling to work in New Zealand under the Recognized Seasonal Employer (RSE) Program.
18 Mar 2024
Foreign Affairs
Manele congratulates New Zealand on the occasion of Waitangi Day
Caretaker Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Jeremiah Manele has congratulated the New Zealand Government and its people on the commemoration of its national day known as Waitangi Day. Speaking at the Wantangi day reception yesterday, Mr.
6 Feb 2024
Australia
Seghe Airfield upgrade commences
On 17 October, Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare joined the High Commissioners of New Zealand and Australia for a groundbreaking ceremony in Seghe to mark the start of upgrade works at the Seghe Airfield. The Minister of Communications and Aviation Hon.
18 Oct 2023
Communication
New Zealand government hands over new standby generator to SIBC
The New Zealand government today handed over a standby generator to the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC). The generator will ensure SIBC’s transmission and services via its medium and short wave frequencies remain operational even when there is a power outage.
22 Aug 2023
Communication
New Zealand Government provides Live U equipment to SIBC
The New Zealand government through the Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited (PCBL) (Pasifica TV) handed over Live U equipment to the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) today.
3 Aug 2023
ANZAC
ANZAC DAY celebration in Honiara
The ANZAC day, the service of remembrance since 1916 for all the fallen soldiers who fought for their countries during the WW1 and WW2 was held at the central police station Cenotaph early this morning.
25 Apr 2023
Bilateral Partnership
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister Hon Sepuloni concludes visit in Honiara
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Carmel Sepuloni with her delegation left the country yesterday after a successful two-day visit to Honiara. Hon. Sepuloni arrived in Honiara on Sunday with her Minister of Climate Change, Hon.
19 Apr 2023