New Zealand Embassy Santiago, Chile

15-11-12
Maori Business Delegation concludes successful visit to Peru and Chile

During late October two renowned Maori leaders visited Peru and Chile where they met with a diverse array of political and social actors. During their visit Traci Houpapa – Chairwoman of the Federation of Maori Authorities – and Manuka Henare – Dean of Maori and Pacific Development at the University of Auckland – had the opportunity to meet with government officials from different Ministries and a vast array of representatives of diverse indigenous peoples from Peru. The three day programme was centred on sharing experiences on economic and business initiatives managed by local communities and the implementation of the Peruvian Consultation Law.

02-11-12
New online passport service and fee reduction

Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain has announced that from Friday 2 November New Zealanders will pay less for their adult passport and be able to renew their passports online.

31-10-12
CarSol Fruit Export S.A. achieves international certification of its carbon footprint

CarSol Fruit Export S.A. has achieved the CEMARSTM certification (Certified Emissions Management And Reduction Scheme).

24-10-12
Chilean Working Holiday Scheme Visa - round 2012-2013: 1000 quota now full

The Chile Working Holiday Scheme was opened at 10:00am (New Zealand time) on Thursday 4 October 2012 (Wednesday 3 – 6pm in Chile time). INZ online system experienced severe technical difficulties due to a high volume of people already logged onto the system shortly after the scheme opened. A thorough investigation is being carried out regarding this issue.

24-10-12
TPP Round 15 – Preliminary Stakeholder Information

Stakeholder registration for Round 15 of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations is now open.  Round 15 will be hosted by New Zealand at the SkyCity Convention Centre in central Auckland over 3-12 December 2012.

Stakeholders from the eleven TPP participant countries are invited to a host-organised programme at the negotiating venue on Friday 7 December, comprising:
 

10-10-12
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Round 15 Stakeholders

Preliminary information is now available for stakeholders from TPP participating countries who might be considering attending Round 15 in Auckland, 3 – 12 December 2012. Keep watching TPP Talk for further information related to Round 15.

04-10-12
Education New Zealand to participate in the EDUEXPO Fair on Saturday 6th of October

We invite you to attend and discover study options in New Zealand at our Education New Zealand booth next Saturday October 6th at the EDUEXPO Fair. The event will be held at the W Hotel, located at Isidora Goyenechea 3000 from 2 to 7pm.
Registrations are compulsory and available at the following website: 

http://edufindme.com/expo/sp/42/santiago/onde

02-10-12
Prominent DairyNZ researcher visited Chile to participate of a Seminar on dairy production

Doctor John Roche visited Chile last week to hold meetings with representatives of the dairy industry and participate of the Second Seminar on Cattle Production “Progress in the use of pasture and strategic supplementation in milk production”, carried out in Osorno and organised by Santo Tomas University and APROLECHE.

28-09-12
Ambassador Capper presents credentials in Peru

New Zealand Ambassador, John Capper, presented credentials in Peru on 18 September in a ceremony in which he shared with his counterparts from Egypt, Qatar, Colombia and Ecuador. The celebration of this ceremony finalised his appointment as the Ambassador of New Zealand for Peru.

24-09-12
President Sebastián Piñera has lunch with Prime Minister John Key

Both leaders met for lunch during the APEC summit recently held in Vladivostok, Russia. During the meeting they discussed various topics in particular TPP negotiations, a free trade agreement that has the potential of becoming a platform for wider regional economic integration. More information regarding the TPP can be found at the following link: TPP Talk.

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