New Zealand to open consulate in Hawaii to strengthen Pacific ties
New Zealand will open a consulate in Hawaii to strengthen ties with northern Pacific nations, according to the country’s foreign affairs minister. Murray McCully, foreign affairs minister for New Zealand, says the consulate will be located at Bishop Square’s Pauahi Tower in Downtown Honolulu. Read More
Hirono Bill Would Help Trade, Investment with New Zealand
Sen. Mazie Hirono and Mike Lee (R-UT) have introduced the Encouraging Trade and Investment from New Zealand Act, legislation to that would extend eligibility for trade (E-1) and investor (E-2) temporary entry visas to New Zealand, Read More
Hirono Meets with Dr. Blair Collis
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HIRONO VOTES TO PREVENT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AND PROTECT KUPUNA, SERVICE MEMBERS AND WORKING FAMILIES
Senator Mazie K. Hirono voted today to stop a government shutdown by passing a clean continuing resolution that also protects health care reform funding. The U.S. House of Representatives now must follow suit before midnight October 1 to avoid a government shutdown that would furlough thousand Read More
Hirono Meets with Hawaiian Air Executives
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HIRONO FEATURED IN JAPAN AIRLINES’ IN-FLIGHT MAGAZINE
Honolulu, HI - Senator Mazie K. Hirono, the first Japanese immigrant to serve in the Senate and Co-Chair of the Congressional Study Group on Japan, discussed her childhood in Japan and stressed the importance of the Hawaii-Japan relationship in an interview featured in Japan Airlines’ (JAL) Eheu in-f Read More
HIRONO ANNOUNCES $6.7 MILLION IN UPGRADES AT HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT THAT WILL HELP SUPPORT HAWAII'S BOOMING VISITOR INDUSTRY
Senator Mazie K. Hirono today announced $6.7 million in federal funds for Honolulu International Airport. The U.S. Department of Transportation grant will fund the replacement of 12 existing passenger loading bridges in the Main Overseas Terminal that are outdated and have reached the en Read More
Sen. Hirono announces $6.7M in upgrades for Honolulu airport
Sen. Mazie Hirono announced Tuesday that the Honolulu International Airport will receive $6.7 million in federal funds. The U.S. Department of Transportation grant will fund the replacement of Read More
Hirono Attends Groundbreaking And Dedication Ceremonies At Kona International Airport
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SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE ADOPTS HIRONO AMENDMENT THAT COULD MAKE IT EASIER FOR HONG KONG TOURISTS TO VISIT HAWAII
During the third day of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s markup of immigration reform legislation, the committee adopted Senator Mazie K. Hirono’s measure that would cut government red tape that makes it more difficult for tourists from Hong Kong to come to Hawaii. Read More