HomeCountries & Areas…New Zealand hide New Zealand Subscribe View Fact Sheet Embassies & Consulates Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs International Travel Information What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy & Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc. International Travel Information: Learn More Current Travel Advisories Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Learn More U.S. Relationship U.S.-New Zealand Relations Bilateral Economic Relations U.S.-New Zealand Relations New Zealand is a strong, steadfast partner and friend of the United States. The U.S. diplomatic presence in New Zealand dates back to the commissioning of the first U.S. Consul in 1838. Formal diplomatic relations were established in 1942, following the United Kingdom’s recognition of New Zealand’s domestic and external autonomy within the British Empire. During World War II, U.S. New Zealand is a strong, steadfast partner and friend of the United States. The U.S. diplomatic presence in New Zealand dates back to the commissioning of the first U.S. Consul in 1838. Formal diplomatic relations were established in 1942, following the United Kingdom’s recognition of New Zealand’s domestic and external autonomy within the British Empire. During World War II, U.S. military personnel were stationed in New Zealand to prepare for battles such as Guadalcanal and Tarawa. The United States and New Zealand share common elements of history and culture and a commitment to democratic principles and the international rules-based order. Collapse U.S.-New Zealand Relations Read more about U.S.-New Zealand Relations Bilateral Economic Relations Commercial ties between the United States and New Zealand are robust and growing. Two-way goods trade between the United States and New Zealand totaled $10.8 billion in 2020, with U.S. goods exports to New Zealand totaling $5 billion and imports totaling $5.7 billion. U.S. trade in services (exports and imports) with New Zealand totaled an estimated $3.4 billion in 2020. Commercial ties between the United States and New Zealand are robust and growing. Two-way goods trade between the United States and New Zealand totaled $10.8 billion in 2020, with U.S. goods exports to New Zealand totaling $5 billion and imports totaling $5.7 billion. U.S. trade in services (exports and imports) with New Zealand totaled an estimated $3.4 billion in 2020. Services exports were $1.8 billion; services imports were $1.5 billion. New Zealand was the United States’ 47th largest goods export market in 2020. The U.S. goods trade deficit with New Zealand was $1 billion in 2020. The U.S. services trade surplus with New Zealand was $332 million in 2020. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations Integrated Country Strategies The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy. View Integrated Country Strategies Investment Climate Statements The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates. View Investment Climate Statements Discover More 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report View all Department Reports and Publications Highlights April 11, 2024 Joint Declaration by United States Secretary of State the Honorable Antony J. Blinken and New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs the Right Honourable Winston Peters April 11, 2024 Secretary Antony J. Blinken And New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters Before Their Meeting April 3, 2024 Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Call with Australian and New Zealand Counterparts February 29, 2024 Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Australia and New Zealand February 6, 2024 New Zealand National Day VIEW ALL NEWS Tags Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs New Zealand
