HOW NEW ZEALAND SEES ITSELF IN THE WORLD.

From: New Zealand International Review | Date: July 1, 2000| Author: | Copyright information

Simon Upton comments on the nature of New Zealand's engagement with the international community.

In commenting as the Opposition's spokesman on foreign policy, it might be assumed that I have some expertise in foreign policy and the conduct of New Zealand's international relations -- expertise which might make some claim on the reader's attention. That would be a mistake. In truth, I am ill-equipped to comment on many of the matters of concern.

It is true that I served as Associate Foreign Minister for three years. But the nature of the delegations that Don McKinnon had ...

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