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 November 7, 2023 Special Envoy Finkenauer’s Travel to Australia and New Zealand October 10, 2023 October 10 briefing with Ambassador Julianne Smith, U.S. Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) September 29, 2023 Digital Press Briefing with Daniel J. Kritenbrink, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs and Dr. Mira Rapp-Hooper, Special Assistant to the President and NSC Senior Director for East Asia and Oceania September 18, 2023 Ministerial Meeting of the Resettlement Diplomacy Network August 25, 2023 Expanding the Global Equality Fund and Protecting Human Rights with New International Partners VIEW ALL NEWS Tags Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs New Zealand
