New Zealand High Commission Ottawa, Canada

08-10-10
New Passport and Citizenship Fees and New Passport Forms: Effective from 1 October 2010

The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) introduced new passport application forms on 1 October 2010. The fees for all DIA products and services also rose from 1 October 2010, to reflect the Government's increase of the Good and Services Tax (GST).

New Passport Application Forms
The Department of Internal Affairs introduced new passport application forms from 1 October 2010. The Department will continue to accept both old and new forms until further notice.

05-10-10
New Zealand Wine Tasting - Toronto

KEA Toronto will be hosting a New Zealand Wine Tasting on Monday October 18. Click here for more details.

28-09-10
Canterbury Earthquake: Updated information

Christchurch is returning to normal after the serious earthquake that struck the city on 4 September.

The state of local emergency that had existed since the earthquake was lifted on 16 September and local authorities are now focusing on recovery and rebuilding. Only a few isolated areas of the city remain cordoned off to the public for safety reasons.

Bus, rail and air services (both domestic and international flights) are running as normal and all schools, universities and other education providers have reopened.

11-09-10
Canterbury Earthquake

Christchurch is recovering well from the major earthquake on 4 September. New Zealand’s high levels of earthquake preparedness and strong infrastructure have seen essential services quickly restored to most of the affected area.

An area in central Christchurch is cordoned off and this cordon is reviewed daily. The remainder of Christchurch is accessible.

No other areas of New Zealand are affected by the earthquake.

02-09-10
Hurricane Season Travel Tips

The hurricane season occurs from early June to late November. Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, the east and Gulf coasts of the United States and Maritime and Atlantic Canada are the most threatened areas.

If you plan to travel during the hurricane season, we encourage you to check the following websites:

The National Hurricane Center

27-08-10
BC Wildfire Update

Cooler weather and rain across much of British Columbia have calmed wildfires that had forced hundreds from their homes, allowing officials to lift or downgrade many evacuation orders.

We advise New Zealanders currently residing in or visiting Western Canada to view the following local government & news websites for the latest information:

20-08-10
Essential Skills in Demand Lists

Click here to see Immigration New Zealand's Essential Skills in Demand Lists

05-08-10
New Zealand Research, Science and Technology News

Click here to read the latest news from the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology.

23-07-10
Kiwi strikes gold at world junior champs in Moncton

Click here to read an article about Auckland teenager Jacko Gill winning the men's shot put at the world junior championships in Moncton.

17-07-10
New Zealand Artists to Perform at Mission Folk Music Festival in B.C.

Two New Zealand based musical groups- Te Vaka and Pacific Curls will be performing at the Mission Folk Music Festival in B.C. from July 23-25. Click here for more information.

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UN Security Council Candidate 2015 - 16

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