Two damaging aftershocks hit Christchurch on June 13th. There have been no reported fatalities, but there is significant damage to infrastructure and buildings.

The first aftershock was a magnitude 5.5 and struck at 1300, 10 km east of Christchurch at Taylor's Mistake beach, at a depth of 11 km. It was followed at 1420 by a magnitude 6 quake, centred 10 km southeast of the city at a depth of 9 km.

There is no indication at this point that any foreign nationals have been affected in this event.

During the Canada Post strike our office will be accepting visa applications by courier.

We suggest sending your application to the High Commission in Ottawa by FedEx, UPS, DHL or Purolator during the Canada Post strike to ensure your application is delivered to our office.

We also ask that you include a pre paid return courier envelope or waybill so we can return your passport by the same courier service.

New Zealand’s Got Talent (Trilogy of Trilogies) will be playing at the CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) on Saturday June 4 at 7:30 pm.

The New Zealand High Commission and Australian High Commission, in partnership with the Canadian War Museum, are hosting a memorial ceremony to mark the 96th anniversary of ANZAC Day.

The ceremony follows the lines of a traditional remembrance service in the presence of senior Government of Canada officials and representatives, the Ottawa diplomatic and military community and members of the public. The service will be followed by a gunfire breakfast in the Museum's cafeteria.