Address by Richard Griffith

Richard Griffith, Principal Adviser, Pacific and Development Group, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Thursday, 13 August 2026 2:00pm

Hawke's Bay

Havelock North Club, 8 Campbell Street, Havelock North

Our next meeting will feature Richard Griffith, Principal Adviser, Pacific and Development Group in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  Richard will discuss developments and trends in the Pacific, and New Zealand's policy and activities in the region (exact topic to be advised separately).

As usual, our meeting will be held at the Havelock North Club (4 Campbell Street) starting at 2pm. 

There will be the usual door charge of $8 to cover venue and afternoon tea expenses.

Just a reminder that our discussions are held under the Chatham House rule, meaning that remarks by participants are not attributable outside the meeting.

Contact the Hawke's Bay branch

IAN HILL, BRANCH CHAIRMAN

hbnziia@gmail.com

Our next meeting will feature Richard Griffith, Principal Adviser, Pacific and Development Group in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  Richard will discuss developments and trends in the Pacific, and New Zealand's policy and activities in the region (exact topic to be advised separately).

As usual, our meeting will be held at the Havelock North Club (4 Campbell Street) starting at 2pm. 

There will be the usual door charge of $8 to cover venue and afternoon tea expenses.

Just a reminder that our discussions are held under the Chatham House rule, meaning that remarks by participants are not attributable outside the meeting.

Membership

NZIIA membership is open to anyone interested in understanding the importance of global affairs to the political and economic well-being of New Zealand.