| Keith Smith Travel2025-06-26 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “HOM delivered Remarks and participated at the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 Canada Day golf tour.” Destination: Palmerston North, New Zealand Cost lines: meals $25.84 Comment in the record: “HOM took official vehicle and returned the same day to save on costs.” | $25.84 |
| Keith Smith Travel2025-06-18 to 2025-06-25 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “HOM presented credentials to the King of Tonga, met with Government Officials, CFLI Projects, and Heads of Mission in Tonga.” Destination: Nukualofa, Tonga Cost lines: lodging $2,117.28, meals $1,116.86 Comment in the record: “Traveller used credit with Fiji Airways for the airfare.” | $3,234.14 |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-06-12 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Discuss areas of interest, priorities, and foster bilateral relationships” Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Vendor: The Press Club restaurant Attendees: 1 employee, 1 guest | $133.25$67 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Travel2025-06-11 to 2025-06-14 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “HOM did Outreach with key contacts, including Maori researchers at the University of Otago, in , New Zealand.” Destination: Dunedin, New Zealand Cost lines: airfare $541.46, other transport $17.81, lodging $597.90, meals $457.65 | $1,614.82 |
| Keith Smith Travel2025-06-08 to 2025-06-10 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “HOM did Outreach with key contacts (June 9) and attending 100th Anniversary of Women's Institute (June 10)” Destination: Hawke’s Bay/Napier, New Zealand Cost lines: airfare $450.47, other transport $381.40, lodging $430.40, meals $353.00 | $1,615.27 |
| Keith Smith Travel2025-06-06 to 2025-06-07 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “HOM attended the Maori Farming Award 2025 Dinner that will take place on June 6, 2025, with other Heads of mission to to support indigenous affairs and network with his counterparts.” Destination: Palmerston North, New Zealand Cost lines: other transport $158.74, lodging $191.49, meals $196.05 Comment in the record: “Traveller drove to save on cost.” | $546.28 |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-06-06 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Discuss areas of interest, priorities, and foster bilateral relationships” Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Vendor: Madame Social Restaurant Attendees: 1 employee, 2 guests | $261.00$87 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-06-05 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Support to visiting Delegations/Dignitaries” Location: Wellington, New Zealand Vendor: French Tartine Café Attendees: 2 employees, 8 guests Comment in the record: “DND paid 1000$ towards food and flowers. Used a caterer because OR chef was on extended leave.” | $1,568.65$157 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-06-05 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Supporting Political Relations” Location: Wellington, New Zealand Vendor: Simply Food Catering Attendees: 2 employees, 10 guests Comment in the record: “Used a caterer because OR chef was on extended leave.” | $329.73$27 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-05-30 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Discuss areas of interest, priorities, and foster bilateral relationships” Location: Wellington, New Zealand Vendor: Two Grey Café in the Intercontinental Hotel Attendees: 1 employee, 1 guest | $76.37$38 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-05-27 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Discuss areas of interest, priorities, and foster bilateral relationships” Location: Wellington, New Zealand Vendor: Tartine French Café Attendees: 2 employees, 8 guests Comment in the record: “Used a caterer because OR chef was on extended leave.” | $1,831.85$183 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-05-16 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Discuss areas of interest, priorities, and foster bilateral relationships” Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Vendor: Francesca's Italian Kitchen Attendees: 1 employee, 1 guest | $64.00$32 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-05-16 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Support to visiting Delegations/Dignitaries” Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Vendor: The Square Bar in Novotel Hotel Attendees: 2 employees, 10 guests | $195.84$16 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Travel2025-05-15 to 2025-05-18 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Met key contacts in Christchurch including meetings with COMNAP, Professor of Political Science and International affairs, and Ngai Tahu tribe. Exercised sports diplomacy by presenting the Canada Rugby Team with their Jerseys prior to the Black Ferns vs. Canada Rugby game (May 17) to support and promote Canadian culture.” Destination: Christchurch, New Zealand Cost lines: airfare $671.97, other transport $103.91, lodging $723.84, meals $505.70 | $2,005.42 |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-05-14 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Discuss areas of interest, priorities, and foster bilateral relationships” Location: Wellington, New Zealand Vendor: Tartine French Café Attendees: 2 employees, 6 guests Comment in the record: “Used a caterer because OR chef was on extended leave.” | $1,881.72$235 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-05-13 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Support to visiting Delegations/Dignitaries” Location: Wellington, New Zealand Vendor: Woolworths grocery store Attendees: 3 employees, 17 guests | $95.77$5 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-05-08 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Discuss areas of interest, priorities, and foster bilateral relationships” Location: Wellington, New Zealand Vendor: Tartine French Café Attendees: 2 employees, 2 guests Comment in the record: “OR Chef on extended leave.” | $1,899.17$475 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-04-29 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Trade Promotion” Location: Wellington, New Zealand Vendor: Blue Carrot Catering Attendees: 2 employees, 23 guests Comment in the record: “OR Chef on extended leave.” | $1,155.35$46 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Travel2025-04-11 to 2025-04-13 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “HOM attended the Premier of Come Far Away, a Canadian film and provided opening remarks.” Destination: Christchurch, New Zealand Cost lines: airfare $518.74, other transport $72.11, lodging $162.20, meals $173.60 Comment in the record: “Did not claim for the personal day on April 13th.” | $926.65 |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-03-30 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Discuss areas of interest, priorities, and foster bilateral relationships” Location: Wellington, New Zealand Vendor: Moore Wilsons, New World grocery stores & Ugly Bagel Attendees: 4 employees, 4 guests | $585.12$73 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Travel2025-03-09 to 2025-03-19 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “HOM attended the Indigenous Diplomacy Forum and Engagement in Winnipeg, Manitoba from March 12-18, 2025, and was a panel member at a forum on March 14th, lead by ROMSK-TD Mission. HOM also had meetings with Indigenous ministers and MLAs, and key contacts to discuss Indigenous engagement in Canada.” Destination: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Cost lines: airfare $12,603.30, lodging $1,697.64, meals $911.69 Comment in the record: “OGM requested HOM attendance and OPR paid for this trip. Did not claim for any personal days.” | $15,212.63 |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-03-06 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Supporting Bi-lateral Relations” Location: Wellington, New Zealand Vendor: New World grocery store Attendees: 5 employees, 6 guests Comment in the record: “OR Chef used left-over ingredients from previous official events to make cupcakes.” | $28.24$3 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Travel2025-02-26 to 2025-02-27 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “HOM attended the Kapa Haka Festival (an important Maori cultural event) that took place on February 26-27, 2025, with other Heads of mission to learn about the Maori culture, support indigenous affairs and network with his counterparts.” Destination: New Plymouth, New Zealand Cost lines: airfare $184.84, lodging $169.07, meals $189.23 | $543.14 |
| Keith Smith Travel2025-02-11 to 2025-02-16 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “HOM did outreach and courtesy calls as the new High Commissioner of Canada New Zealand with Canadian companies and key contacts in Auckland, New Zealand as recommended by the STC in AKLND Mission.” Destination: Auckland, New Zealand Cost lines: airfare $385.52, lodging $664.16, meals $561.91 | $1,611.59 |
| Keith Smith Travel2025-02-02 to 2025-02-06 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “HOM attended the commemoration of Waitangi Day 2025 (NZ National Day) followed by a cultural tour in Bay of Island with the diplomatic core.” Destination: Auckland, New Zealand Cost lines: airfare $393.79, other transport $132.08, lodging $1,655.17, meals $601.09 Comment in the record: “NZ Protocol chose the accommodation for the entire Diplomatic Corp.” | $2,782.13 |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-01-29 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Discuss areas of interest, priorities, and foster bilateral relationships” Location: Wellington, New Zealand Vendor: Grocery stores used by OR Chef: New World, Woolworth, More Wilson's, Khandallah Dairy (corner store) Attendees: 3 employees, 5 guests Comment in the record: “Protocol and the Canada team at the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs” | $731.67$91 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Travel2025-01-22 to 2025-01-26 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “HOM presented letters of credentials in Fiji as well as meetings with senior government officials in Fiji.” Destination: Suva, Republic of Fiji Cost lines: airfare $1,645.14, other transport $65.44, lodging $1,392.86, meals $369.66 | $3,473.10 |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2025-01-16 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Discuss areas of interest, priorities, and foster bilateral relationships” Location: Wellington, New Zealand Vendor: Portofino Attendees: 1 employee, 1 guest Comment in the record: “Founding Director, Centre for Sound Communities, and coordinator for the Canadian delegation of Mi'kmaq Knowledge Holders, cultural practitioners and scholars from Eskasoni and Membertou First Nation communities in Nova Scotia” | $140.45$70 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2024-12-12 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Mandatory all day REMO training for WLGTN/AKLND/SUVA staff (OHOC 9.9.2.1)” Location: Wellington, New Zealand Vendor: Dominos Pizza (food) Woolworths(drinks) Attendees: 16 employees, 0 guests Comment in the record: “OHOC Policy (9.9.2.1)” | $127.86$8 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2024-12-04 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Annual Staff meeting and recognition of employees' support to mission operations and networking.” Location: Wellington, New Zealand Vendor: The Concrete Bar restaurant, Wellington Attendees: 14 employees, 0 guests Comment in the record: “Paid for food only (no drinks)” | $615.84$44 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2024-11-27 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Discuss areas of interest, priorities, and foster bilateral relationships” Location: Rarotonga, Cook Islands Vendor: The Tamarin House restaurant, Cook Islands Attendees: 1 employee, 1 guest Comment in the record: “Meeting with High Commissioner of Australia during official travel in Cook Island for presentation of credentials and outreach in country of accreditation.” | $47.64$24 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Hospitality2024-11-26 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “Discuss areas of interest, priorities, and foster bilateral relationships” Location: Rarotonga, Cook Islands Vendor: The Café restaurant, Rarotonga, Cook Islands Attendees: 1 employee, 1 guest Comment in the record: “Meeting with Key contact during official travel in Cook Island for presentation of credentials and outreach in country of accreditation.” | $33.82$17 per attendee |
| Keith Smith Travel2024-11-25 to 2024-11-29 · Head of Mission - High Commissioner “HOM presented letters of introduction to PM in Cook Islands and had meetings with heads of government, heads of mission, and civil society in Cook Islands.” Destination: Rarotonga, Cook Islands Cost lines: airfare $2,473.35, lodging $1,106.73, meals $401.75 | $3,981.83 |