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2008 New Zealand General Election

Fri 05.09.08 The 2008 general election will be held no later than Saturday 15 November.

Applications for the Brazil-New Zealand Working Holiday Visa scheme open from 1 December 2008

Fri 05.09.08 Applications for the Working holiday visa scheme for Brazilians wishing to visit New Zealand will be accepted from 1 December 2008. Details on how to apply, including application forms, will not be available until after 15 October 2008. When available those details will be published on this website. No applications will be accepted before 1 December 2008.

Meeting between Brazil and New Zealand Foreign Ministers: Joint Statement on Deepening the Relationship - 29 August 2008

Wed 03.09.08 During Brazilian Foreign Minister Amorim's visit to New Zealand, Minister Amorim and New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters discussed a range of bilateral and global issues.

New Zealand signs working holiday scheme with Brazil

Thu 28.08.08 Up to 300 Brazilians aged between 18 and 30 will be able to live in New Zealand for one year to work, holiday or study under a new reciprocal working holiday scheme was signed today Thursday 28 August 2008.

Safe Travel

Tue 12.08.08 New Zealanders looking at travelling to Brazil and other destinations overseas should consult the Safe Travel website.

New Zealand General Elections

Thu 05.06.08 For information about enrolment in the 2008 General Election in New Zealand, please visit the Elections New Zealand website.[external link]