About New Zealand

A guide to New Zealand's environment, economy, administration and infrastructure.

Tourism in New Zealand

Highlights and link to the New Zealand Tourism Board

New Zealand/ Australian Relationship

Trade, Investment opportunities, bilateral agreements and more

Travelling to New Zealand

Visas, work, border controls and more

New Zealanders in Australia

Immigration status, Proof of Identity, Taxation, Qualifications, Health and Social Security Entitlements etc.

Online Registration

Register online with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade while travelling or residing overseas. This will enable the Ministry or the local embassy or high commission to contact you in an emergency.

News

Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum 2008

Wed 02.07.08 The fifth Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum was held in Wellington recently (June 2008), and attended by senior government ministers, business, media, academic and public sector representatives from both sides of the Tasman Sea.

New Zealand’s UN Human Rights Council Campaign Website - www.votenz4hrc.org

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.

Peters announces Brisbane Consul-General

Wed 04.06.08 Career diplomat Nick Hurley will be New Zealand’s Consul-General in Brisbane, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced yesterday.

New Transport Rule May Affect People Wanting to Bring In Some Vehicles Into New Zealand

Tue 13.05.08 Immigrants and returning New Zealanders wanting to bring vehicles into New Zealand from overseas may be affected by a new transport Rule which comes into force on May 8 2008.

Rt Hon Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs - ANZAC Day Dawn Service Address, Gallipoli

Mon 28.04.08 It is an honour to have the opportunity to address this ANZAC Dawn Service on behalf of the government and the people of New Zealand.

NZ adds to diplomatic missions in Australia

Fri 18.04.08 New Zealand is to open a new Consulate-General in Brisbane and add diplomatic staff to its trade office in Melbourne, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. Both changes will be operational by July 1.

New Zealand signs Free Trade Agreement with China

Thu 10.04.08 New Zealand has become the first developed country to sign a comprehensive free trade agreement with China. The free trade agreement aims to reduce barriers to and promote the further expansion of trade in goods, services and investment and will help New Zealand maintain competitiveness in the China market. The New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement was signed at a ceremony in Beijing on 7 April 2008. Click on China FTA for more information.