Lunch with the Deputy High Commissioner: UK-NZ Diplomacy, Trade & Innovation

John Pearson, Deputy British High Commissioner to New Zealand

Friday, 6 June 2025 12:00 - 1:00 PM (Doors open at 11:45 (AM)

Palmerston North

Food HQ, 21 Dairy Farm Road, Turitea

Join us for an exclusive lunchtime conversation hosted by NZIIA Palmerston North, with support from Palmerston North City Council and FoodHQ.

We’re honoured to welcome John Pearson, Deputy British High Commissioner to New Zealand, for a timely discussion on the UK’s foreign policy approach, particularly with relation to New Zealand and the Pacific. 

Also speaking is Dr Victoria Hatton, CEO of FoodHQ, who will bring valuable insights into regional innovation and UK-NZ export.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore UK-NZ diplomacy, trade, and innovation, starting right here in the heart of Manawatū, and connect with fellow professionals.

FREE entry, RSVP is required.

Standing lunch is included in your ticket.

Contact the Palmerston North branch

CHAIR - NELSON HARPER

ntoharper@gmail.com

Join us for an exclusive lunchtime conversation hosted by NZIIA Palmerston North, with support from Palmerston North City Council and FoodHQ.

We’re honoured to welcome John Pearson, Deputy British High Commissioner to New Zealand, for a timely discussion on the UK’s foreign policy approach, particularly with relation to New Zealand and the Pacific. 

Also speaking is Dr Victoria Hatton, CEO of FoodHQ, who will bring valuable insights into regional innovation and UK-NZ export.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore UK-NZ diplomacy, trade, and innovation, starting right here in the heart of Manawatū, and connect with fellow professionals.

FREE entry, RSVP is required.

Standing lunch is included in your ticket.

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.