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Event Calendar September 2008

Wed 27.08.08 New Zealand Related Events in Germany and Austria

Berlin-based New Zealand actress, Dulcie Smart, has been selected to star in London theatre.

Tue 26.08.08 Berlin-based New Zealand actress, Dulcie Smart, has been selected to star in a season of professional New Zealand theatre in London at the Pacific Playhouse.

Latest Travel Advice for New Zealanders

Tue 05.08.08 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:Octoberfest, Germany,Turkey, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States of America, Germany, Fiji, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Solomon Islands, Iraq, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Indonesia, Philippines, Gulf States and Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Nepal, Russia, Turkey, Tunisia.

Unveiling of plaque in Flanders to Sgt Henry Nicholas VC, MM

Fri 25.07.08 A plaque in honour of Sergeant Henry James Nicholas VC, MM, will be unveiled in West Flanders, Belgium, on Sunday, 14 September 2008 (Open Monuments Day in West Flanders). Sgt Nicholas was the first soldier from the Canterbury Regiment, New Zealand, to be awarded the Victoria Cross.

New Zealand’s UN Human Rights Council Campaign Website

Tue 17.06.08 As one of those countries which played a prominent role in the negotiations to establish the UN Human Rights Council, New Zealand is seeking election to the Council (term 2009-12) in May 2009.

Winston Peters speech at the University of Auckland Business School : NZ and Europe - a partnership for the 21st Century

Sat 14.06.08 Thank you to the New Zealand European Union Centres Network and the NZ Europe Business Council for the invitation to take part in this important forum for exchanging views.

SC Frankfurt wins Rugby Bundesliga

Fri 06.06.08 SC Frankfurt 1880 has won the 'Bundesliga-Finale' with the support of its Kiwi team members, defeating RG Heidelberg 28:13.

Border controls - European Football Championships 2008

Wed 04.06.08 Some additional border controls will be put in place in Europe for the period 2 June – 1 July because of the European Football Championships – EURO 2008

New regulations for bringing 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.