New Zealand High Commission Suva, Fiji

22-04-13

A New Zealand High Commission grant of FJ$14,000 has helped improved the health and hygiene of the students of Viwa District through significant improvements to the school’s water harvesting system.

08-04-13

The Māori Electoral Option gives New Zealanders of Māori descent the opportunity to choose whether they want to be on the Māori Electoral Roll or the General Electoral Roll when they vote in the next two General Elections.

25-03-13

A Dawn Service will be held within the grounds of the New Zealand Official Residence, Ratu Sukuna Rd, Muanikau, on Anzac Day.

Those wishing to attend are requested to arrive at the New Zealand Official Residence no later than 5.15 AM.  The Dawn Service will commence at 5.25 AM, and conclude at approximately 6.15 AM.  The
Dawn Service will be followed by a gunfire breakfast.

15-03-13

New Zealand High Commission (NZHC) continues its support as a major sponsor of the Leadership Fiji Programme.

This year NZHC under the Head of Mission Fund granted $10,000 to further the work of Leadership Fiji.

The High Commission has been a sponsorship of its programme since 2002.

Acting Head of the Mission, Philip Taula congratulated those involved in the Leadership Fiji programme for their on-going commitment to developing and enhancing the abilities of the next generation of Fiji’s leaders.

06-03-13

The New Zealand High Commission and the Fiji Association in Auckland (Inc) are once again pleased to announce a Secondary Schools Essay Competition for 2013.

This is the fifth consecutive year that the competition has been held, allowing secondary school students across Fiji to illustrate their writing skills.  Last year’s competition attracted 328 entries from 72 schools. 

02-11-12

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.

13-08-12

In a bid to provide safe drinking water to a community in the interior of Viti Levu, New Zealand Government financial assistance of $14,600 was given towards a water project in Navosa Province.

Working in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Fiji (HFHF) and the villagers, the New Zealand High Commission (NZHC) funded construction of a completely new and safe water system for the Namacawa community.

09-08-12

The New Zealand High Commission (NZHC) recently assisted Nabukulevuira Primary School with over $6600 worth of library resources and water tanks.

Nabukulevuira Primary is an isolated boarding school with a roll of 92, situated in the province of Kadavu.
Acting Head Teacher, Sereima Tuitubou was overwhelmed with the assistance and acknowledged NZHC for the substantial support provided.

“We are very thankful to the NZHC for addressing the needs of our school,” said Ms Tuitubou.

08-08-12

Updated 8 August, 9am NZ time: There was a brief eruption from Mt Tongariro in the central North Island just before midnight on 6 August, New Zealand time.

08-05-12

To help nurture Fiji’s emerging musical talent, the New Zealand High Commission is funding a series of workshops to be conducted by visiting musicians taking part in the International Jazz and Blues Festival.