The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (MFAT) three priorities have remained the same throughout the crisis: first, maintain and sustain our global network of posts offshore so they can help New Zealanders offshore; second, provide advice to the Government on COVID-related foreign policy issues and international developments; and, third, help keep people safe abroad and at home. Since planning began for the first evacuation flight from Wuhan in China in late January, MFAT has been working around the clock with 404 dedicated people working three shifts a day, 24/7 in New Zealand and in posts across the globe to provide consular services, keep air links open for essential freight, and provide information on a daily basis about over 100 countries across the globe. 