Foreign Policy in Focus - The National Party

Hon Gerry Brownlee, National Party Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, NZSIS & GCSB and Emergency Management

Tuesday, 29 March 2022 5:40pm - 7:00pm

Wellington

Beehive Theatrette, New Zealand Parliament Buildings (entrance is via the Visitor Entrance to Parliament)

An address by the Honourable Gerry Brownlee, National Party Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) and Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), and Emergency Management

The Honourable Gerry Brownlee has served as a Senior Cabinet Minister in both the John Key and Bill English led Governments, most noticeably for his work as the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister soon after a devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch on September 4 2010.

His role expanded following 22 February 2011 when a 6.3 magnitude quake hit the city, killing 185 people and resulting in widespread residential and commercial property destruction. The earthquakes, and subsequent rebuild of New Zealand's second largest city, are the country's costliest event.

Gerry has represented New Zealand as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and as Minister of Defence. He is currently the National Party Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) and Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), and Emergency Management, and Acting Spokesperson for Defence and Veterans.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All attendees will need to show their vaccine pass on arrival, scan the venue QR code or sign the register, wear a mask, and practice physical distancing during the event. For security reasons, registration is essential.

Contact the Wellington branch

GWEN LEVICK, MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY

nziia@vuw.ac.nz

An address by the Honourable Gerry Brownlee, National Party Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) and Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), and Emergency Management

The Honourable Gerry Brownlee has served as a Senior Cabinet Minister in both the John Key and Bill English led Governments, most noticeably for his work as the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister soon after a devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch on September 4 2010.

His role expanded following 22 February 2011 when a 6.3 magnitude quake hit the city, killing 185 people and resulting in widespread residential and commercial property destruction. The earthquakes, and subsequent rebuild of New Zealand's second largest city, are the country's costliest event.

Gerry has represented New Zealand as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and as Minister of Defence. He is currently the National Party Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) and Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), and Emergency Management, and Acting Spokesperson for Defence and Veterans.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All attendees will need to show their vaccine pass on arrival, scan the venue QR code or sign the register, wear a mask, and practice physical distancing during the event. For security reasons, registration is essential.

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.