The Honourable Minister Ribanataake Tiwau, accompanied by his official Senior Assistant Secretary Teeta Erikate; joined the High-Level Export Enhancement mission, which comprises of Fisheries Ministers from Fiji, PNG and Solomon Is, and took place in New Zealand from the 22 to 28 July 2025. This high-level mission was hosted by the Honourable Minister Shane Jones, New Zealand Minister for Oceans and Fisheries; and was premised on exploring new collaborative and enhancement opportunities surrounding the tuna value and supply chains, traceability, value-adding initiatives and marketing a premium Pacific Tuna Brand. The Government of Kiribati, through the MFOR acknowledged the Government of New Zealand through MFAT and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries for the warm hospitality and informative mission accorded to Fisheries Ministers. This learning mission was one of the HMFOR 100 Days priorities which was successfully concluded on the 26 June 2025.