Reflections on the Cross-Tasman Relationship

Hosted by: AIIA Act Branch

The event will start on: Thursday, 11 November 2010 5:30 PM

And will end on: Thursday, 11 November 2010 7:00 PM

At Stephen House, Canberra

32 Thesiger Court, Deakin , Canberra ACT

(02) 6232 4978.     events@act.aiia.asn.au

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Dr Larkindale, who is nearing the end of his term in Canberra, will provide reflections on the state of the “two government’s one system” that frame the Australia New Zealand relationship 

The Australian colonies and New Zealand were in the 19^th century sometimes known as the “seven children” of the British Empire.  Six became the Commonwealth of Australia as it is today, while New Zealand moved away.  Despite the shared experience of Gallipoli and the Western Front, for much of the first 75 years of the 20^th century Australia and New Zealand were more akin to distant cousins than close siblings.  Much has changed since then, and today we are well on the way to ever closer integration.  What will be the end-state – Two countries; one system?

If you would like to download the flyer you can do that here: larkindale-flyer (94.18 kB)

John Larkindale is the New Zealand High Commissioner in Canberra, and took up this role in November 2006.John joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in 1973, and has had a wide and varied career.  Immediately before being appointed to Canberra, he was Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade with responsibility for Corporate Affairs and oversight of relations with Europe and Australia.  His last assignment overseas was as New Zealand Ambassador in Moscow from 1996 to 1999.  In addition, he has served in Vienna, Washington, Apia (as Official Secretary of the Tokelau Public Service), Beijing and London.

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