[2] New Zealand played a role by hosting Papua New Guinean government officials and separatists for peace talks.

An unarmed Truce Monitoring Group (TMG) led by New Zealand and supported by Australia, Fiji and Vanuatu was subsequently deployed.

[4] In February 2020, Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape paid a four-day state visit to New Zealand.

Papua New Guinea's main exports to New Zealand include: petroleum oils, coffee, and plywood or veneered panels.

New Zealand's private sector is engaged in Papua New Guinea across a wide range of industries including communications, construction, aviation, engineering, energy and education.