Voice your opinion on current and future activities in the Ross Sea by writing to relevant members of parliament. We have prepared some letter forms that you can either email directly from our site, or copy and paste into your word processor and print to send using snail mail.
The following ministers have important roles to play in influencing New Zealand’s position on protection of the Ross Sea:
Hon Murray McCully, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) oversees all New Zealand’s activities and policies relating to Antarctica, including the Ross Sea region. To write to Hon Murray McCully, click here.
Hon Phil Heatley, Minister of Fisheries
The Ministry of Fisheries (MFish) sets regulations and guidelines relating to the activities of New Zealand-owned boats in the Ross Sea. To write to the Minister of Fisheries, click here.
Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister
The Prime Minister works with both MFAT and MFish on the creation of policy relating to Antarctic issues. To write to the Prime Minister, click here.
If you want to send your message as a hard copy, the postal address is:
(Minister’s name)
Freepost Parliament
Private Bag 18888,
Wellington 6160
New Zealand
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