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Council for International Development Annual Conference Promotes Deeper Partnerships in Facing Global Challenges

Posted on 31 October 2023

The Council for International Development (CID) Aotearoa New Zealand’s Annual Conference took place in Poneke Wellington at Parliament and Pipitea Marae on 20 and 21 September 2023.

The sold-out conference bought…
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International humanitarian response needed to protect civilian populations in Israel and Gaza

Posted on 13 October 2023

The Council for International Development (CID) Aotearoa New Zealand, the peak body for the New Zealand international aid and humanitarian sector, is deeply concerned by recent developments in Israel and Gaza.

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Political parties share views on aid, trade and foreign affairs at Pre-Election Debate

Posted on 09 August 2023

Representatives from NZ political parties debated New Zealand’s role on the global stage at last week’s Pre-Election Debate “Navigating Global Uncertainty: Aid, Trade and Foreign Affairs”, co-hosted by the Council…
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Pre-budget 2023: Official Development Assistance (ODA)

Posted on 15 May 2023

The Council for International Development Aotearoa New Zealand calls on the Government to firmly commit to increasing Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) expenditure in this year’s budget to be announced later…
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International humanitarian response needed for Türkiye-Syria earthquake

Posted on 10 February 2023

NZ aid charities are calling for the public’s help in response to the Türkiye-Syria Earthquake. The severity and fast changing nature of the situation means they require lifesaving supplies –…
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NZ aid agencies warn 50 million people facing extreme hunger crisis

Posted on 15 December 2022

Nine New Zealand aid agencies urge Kiwis to act now to provide life-saving support for people affected by the hunger crisis in East Africa.

The world is currently facing one…
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Four Severe Tropical Cyclones expected this Cyclone Season

Posted on 14 November 2022

November marked the start of the South Pacific cyclone season. Forecasts for this season predict up to seven tropical cyclones, with four of these likely to be severe. 

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COP27: Pacific NGOs call for urgent and decisive action

Posted on 08 November 2022

As leaders meet at COP27, the Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (PIANGO) and partners, have outlined a list of key asks, that demand urgent and decisive action. The detailed demands…
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Media advisory - aid sector annual conference 2022

Posted on 03 October 2022

Media advisory

3 October 2022

 This year’s Council for International Development’s (CID) annual conference will take place over two days 19-20 October 2022. The conference will be predominantly online via a dedicated…
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A commitment to stay connected for a free, safe and prosperous Pacific

Posted on 14 July 2022

Pacific Islands Association of Non-governmental Organizations (PIANGO) press release

Civil Society has made a fundamental difference to the way in which government thinks about the community, says New Zealand Foreign Affairs…
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