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Event Calendar May 2008

Sun 11.05.08 New Zealand Related Events in Germany and Austria

New Transport rule may affect people wanting to bring some vehicles into New Zealand

Fri 09.05.08 Immigrants and returning New Zealanders wanting to bring vehicles into New Zealand from overseas may be affected by a new transport Rule which comes into force on May 8 2008.

2008 General Election Enrolment Drive

Thu 08.05.08 On 5 May 2008 the Electoral Enrolment Centre in New Zealand launched its major enrolment drive for the 2008 General Elections.

New Zealand signs Free Trade Agreement with China

Thu 10.04.08 New Zealand has become the first developed country to sign a comprehensive free trade agreement with China.

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS)

Wed 12.03.08 The closing date for applications is 15 July 2008.

New Zealand lamb: Coming to a store near you …

Wed 05.03.08 New Zealand lamb, which is a great source of iron and vitamins, is making its way onto German Easter dishes and now is also going on a tasting-tour through Germany.

Hon Pete Hodgson's speech at the launch of the New Zealand-German Science Circle. Berlin, 4 March 2008

Wed 05.03.08 New Zealand is isolated. One thousand years ago there were no humans in New Zealand.

Latest Travel Advice for New Zealanders

Mon 03.03.08 It is important to review the latest travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade or visit "Safe Travel" for the following countries: Myanmar Germany, Fiji, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Solomon Islands, Iraq, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Gulf States and Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Nepal, Russia, Turkey, Tunisia.

Launch of the New Zealand-German Science Circle in Berlin

Wed 27.02.08 The New Zealand Minister for Research, Science and Technology, Hon Pete Hodgson, will be in Berlin on Tuesday, 4 March 2008 to officially launch the New Zealand-German Science Circle.

Tributes to Sir Edmund Hillary.

Fri 11.01.08 Prime Minister Helen Clark leads the tributes to Sir Edmund Hillary, who died today in Auckland aged 88.