Policy & International Relations

Policy and International Relations undertakes CAA’s high level policy projects and assists in the development and amendment of legislation affecting safety and security.

The unit administers New Zealand’s obligations as an ICAO contracting state, assisting in the development and adoption of ICAO standards and recommended practices. As part of its international relations function the unit maintains and develops relations with foreign aviation authorities including technical and co-operative agreements.

Policy and International Relations activities include the drafting of responses to ministerial correspondence and parliamentary questions, preparation of reports to the Minister and coordination of correspondence with Authority members.

Any member of the unit may be contacted by e-mail or by their direct dial telephone numbers. To find the right person, look below. The Policy and International Relations fax number is 04 560 9481

Title Name (click on it to send email) Telephone (direct)
Manager Policy and International Peter Davey Tel: 04 560 9577
Senior Adviser - ICAO Alister Buckingham Tel: 04 560 9459
Senior International Relations Adviser Felicity Steel Tel: 04 560 9553
Senior Adviser - Safety Policy Graham Boxall Tel: 04 560 9655
Adviser - Safety Policy   Tel: 04 560 9xxx
Adviser - Safety Policy Jessica Phillips Tel: 04 560 9661
Policy Adviser   Tel: 04 560 9xxx