New Zealand Embassy & Mission to the European Union, Brussels, Belgium

18-01-12
Christchurch - a year on

On 22 February 2011 Christchurch was hit by a devastating earthquake that destroyed a great part of the city. 182 people lost their lives on that day.

The New Zealand Embassy in Brussels is pleased to support initiatives to raise funds in support of re-building Christchurch.

14-01-12
Reburial service for an unknown New Zealand soldier

The remains of an unknown soldier from the First World War were discovered during excavations of a building site in July 2011 in Mesen, West Flanders. Based on objects recovered with the remains including, unit insignia of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade as well as the location of the find, the remains were accepted in December 2011 as that of an unidentified New Zealand soldier.

23-11-11
Ambassador presents credentials to the European Council

On 15 November, recently arrived Ambassador, Vangelis Vitalis, presented his credentials to the President of the European Council, Hermann van Rompuy. The ceremony included a discussion with President van Rompuy on a range of topics, including: the recent announcement that the EU and New Zealand would negotiate a Framework Agreement; New Zealand's enduring interest in an FTA with the EU; the evolving nature of Asia-Pacific regional architecture and Eurozone-related matters.

01-11-11
President of the European Commission visits the University of Auckland

In September New Zealand welcomed the President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, for a busy visit covering both the NZ-EU relationship and the annual summit of the Pacific Islands Forum (which New Zealand is chairing in 2011-2012).

One highlight of the visit was President Barroso’s receipt of a Doctorate of Laws Honoris Causa from the University of Auckland, in a ceremony held in the university’s Fale Pasifika.

26-10-11
New Zealand Films to feature in Brussels International Film Festival

This year New Zealand will be the featured country at the 38th Brussels International Film Festival.

This year’s International Film Festival will include several films from New Zealand, including four feature length films and five short movies..

27-09-11
Rugby World Cup 2011

Join the New Zealand Embassy and Mission to the European Union for breakfast and exciting live screenings of Rugby World Cup 2011 matches throughout September.

14-09-11
OVERBURDEN - A photo-documentary by David Cook

OVERBURDEN is the first part of the trilogy NO MAN'S LAND, a photographic project about the impact of industrialisation on the human being and the environment.

 

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