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[b]Announcement of the Government[/b]

The government of New Zealand is dismayed at the decision of the British Empire to cut their ties with the Empire of Daito. 
However, we are very disappointed in our fellow trading partners and, until this issue is resolved, our trade with Daito will be cut short as we will seek other tides to sail on.
This means, New Zealand is now open for requests to trade.

Signed, Sir James Caroll, Prime Minister of the Dominion of New Zealand

[b][i]Announcement to the general public:[/i][/b]

In light of the war in Europe and its potential to even spread into our reaches as well as the current state of our navy, we would like to announce our plans to construct two naval dockyards of our own, one in Auckland and another one in Christchurch, to ensure our nation's security and the security of the trade in this area of the pacific.
Although our plannings had already started last year, our architect sadly died in a tragic accident and therefor our construction plans with him.
At the moment we are looking for a new architect to proceed the plannings and hopefully begin the construction this year.
Men interested in the opportunity to work for the government shall apply at the bureau for naval development with a concept draft.

Signed, James Allen, Minister of Defence