NZAID is the Government’s international aid and development agency. The agency is responsible for delivering New Zealand’s Official Development Assistance and for advising Ministers on development assistance policy and operations. NZAID is a semi-autonomous body within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). It has its own Vote and management arrangements tailored to its core business. The Government created NZAID in July 2002 to give a distinctive
profile and new focus to New Zealand’s Official Development Assistance Programme. Since the agency’s formation, eliminating poverty has been central to NZAID’s mission, with a regional focus on the Pacific, reflecting the Government’s commitment to be a good international citizen and neighbour.
profile and new focus to New Zealand’s Official Development Assistance Programme. Since the agency’s formation, eliminating poverty has been central to NZAID’s mission, with a regional focus on the Pacific, reflecting the Government’s commitment to be a good international citizen and neighbour.