New Zealand Embassy Santiago, Chile

16-03-10
Head of Mission Fund

Following a review of existing processes and criteria it has been decided that from 1 March 2010, and until further notice, the Embassy will no longer receive unsolicited applications for grants from the Santiago Head of Mission Fund.

Applications received before that date will be considered and applicants will be advised of the results in the usual manner. Applications received after that date will be acknowledged and referred to this notice.

The Embassy will continue to work with partners to identify appropriate development projects.

12-03-10
New Round of Technical Scholarships in New Zealand (Becas Chile)

The Embassy of New Zealand and Education New Zealand invite you to participate in next round of Becas Chile's Technical Scholarships.

This programme is aimed particularly at technical professionals with high academic achievement and who are interested in studying in an inventive and innovative young country offering a high standard of education.

09-03-10
South Pacific Fisheries Convention

A new convention to manage fisheries in the South Pacific, from Western Australia to South America, has now been signed by New Zealand, the Cook Islands and Chile.

09-03-10
New Zealand Development Scholarships (Open category): Calling for applications now! Your chance to make a difference.

Do you have an inquiring mind and want to contribute to the future development of your country? A New Zealand Development Scholarship will enable you to study in New Zealand in a key area that will support sustainable development in your home country.

02-03-10
Earthquake in Chile: advice for New Zealanders

A 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck in Chile on 27 February 2010.

New Zealanders currently in Chile are advised to follow any recommendations and instructions issued by the local authorities and monitor local media for up to date information.  We also recommend making direct contact with family and friends in New Zealand to allay any concerns as soon as this is possible. We strongly encourage New Zealanders to register their status, location, itinerary and contact details in the Safetravel website.

02-02-10
Safe Travel - Landslides and flooding in Peru and Bolivia

In late January 2010 over 3000 tourists, including 21 New Zealanders were evacuated from the village of Aguas Calientes, Peru following landslides and flooding in the tourist areas around Machu Picchu. Heavy rains, landslides and flooding in Bolivia have now caused a state of emergency to be declared in a number of areas including La Paz, the Bellavista district to the south of La Paz, Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, Chuquisaca and Beni. New Zealanders who intend to travel between Peru and Bolivia overland, should be aware that landslides have blocked routes in and out of Cusco, Peru.

28-01-10
NZ congratulates Chile on being invited to join the OECD

On 15 December 2009, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development issued an invitation to Chile to become a member. An Accession Agreement was signed in Santiago on 11 January 2010. Chile will become a member once it formally accedes to the OECD Convention.

11-12-09
Plaza Nueva Zelandia opened in Santiago

Plaza Nueva Zelandia, a permanent reminder of the friendship between New Zealand and Chile opened in Santiago.

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