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Latest travel advice for New Zealanders

Wed 02.07.08 It is important to review the latest travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, for the following: United Kingdom Lebanon Spain, Pamplona - Running of the Bulls 2008 Sri Lanka Thailand United States 2008 Olympics & Paralympics Egypt Afghanistan Kenya Poland Denmark China Turkey Zimbabwe France Morocco The Netherlands Serbia / Kosovo Algeria Spain Libya Tunisia Russian Federation

The New Zealand High Commission will be closed on Friday 11 July 2008

Wed 02.07.08 The New Zealand High Commission will be relocating (temporarily) to alternative premises within New Zealand House. The High Commission will be closed on Friday 11 July 2008 for this move to be carried out.

Changes to UK Immigration Requirements

Thu 26.06.08 The UK Government is currently progressing the biggest overhaul of immigration legislation in fifty years. New Zealand nationals are advised to keep a close eye on announcements by the UK Borders and Immigration Authority in the Home Office for consultations and other news [external links].

Changes to Notarial Services at the New Zealand High Commission

Fri 20.06.08 From 14 July 2008 the hours of the availability of Notarial Services at the New Zealand High Commission will change. These services include witnessing affidavits, affirmations, statutory declarations and certifying official documents for use under New Zealand law.

New Zealand’s Campaign for election to the UN Human Rights Council

Mon 16.06.08 As one of those countries which played a prominent role in the negotiations to establish the UN Human Rights Council, New Zealand is seeking election to the Council (term 2009-12) in May 2009. With less than 12 months to go to the elections, New Zealand has launched a campaign website - www.votenz4hrc.org

Events for New Zealanders in the UK and Ireland

Thu 05.06.08 The New Zealand High Commission is pleased to publicise events that are of interest to New Zealanders in the UK and Ireland.

Centre for New Zealand Studies - Calendar of Events

Tue 20.05.08 The Centre for New Zealand Studies at Birkbeck College, University of London was successfully opened on Waitangi Day 2007. Please read on to find out more about them and their current seminar series...

New Zealand gives aid to China after Earthquake

Thu 15.05.08 New Zealand is giving $500,000 to the international Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) to assist victims of the Sichuan earthquake, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced.

NZ Supports Pakistan's Return To The Commonwealth

Tue 13.05.08 New Zealand fully supports the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group's (CMAG) decision to readmit Pakistan as a full member while maintaining Fiji's suspension, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today [13 May 2008].

Are you registered to vote in the New Zealand General Election 2008?

Mon 12.05.08 In order to vote in the New Zealand 2008 General Election, you will need to be registered to vote. You can check online to confirm whether you are registered, and if not you can download the forms to register.