News

Update on Influenza A (H1N1)

Wed 24.06.09 New Zealanders should be aware of the quarantine measures imposed by the Government of China in response to the Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic that may affect travel to China.

Voting in Mt Albert by-Election available at Embassy

Tue 26.05.09

Prime Minister John Key's statement on Building Relations With China

Mon 20.04.09

Prime Minister Concluded Visit to China

Sun 19.04.09 Prime Minister Hon John Key visited China from 14-18 April. During his 5 day visit, he travelled to Beijing, Shanghai and Hainan Island. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Minister for Ethnic Affairs and Minister of Women’s Affairs, Hon Pansy Wong along with business leaders.

Prime Minister John Key's Speech at Peking University 15 April 2009

Thu 16.04.09

Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

Thu 02.04.09 Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness that circulates through many day cares, kindergartens and schools in various parts of the world each year. It is a viral infection commonly seen in infants and children. It is usually caused by a group of viruses called enteroviruses. Not all HFMD is caused by the specific enterovirus 71 (EV71) that has caused recent deaths in China. The most common causative agent is Coxsackie virus A. EV71 can cause a more severe form of HFMD, especially in children under 5 years old, but the vast majority of EV71 cases are still mild. In many rural areas of China, hygiene is far below acceptable standards and while HFMD is currently in the media spotlight, other diseases cause more deaths and illness.

PM to attend East Asia Summit and visit China

Tue 31.03.09 Prime Minister John Key will attend the East Asia Summit in Thailand from 11-12 April and will then visit the People's Republic of China.

New Zealand Job Summit

Sat 28.02.09

2009 Holiday List

Fri 23.01.09

Travel to the United States: New Requirements

Mon 22.12.08 The United States has introduced a new electronic visa waiver system that will come into force on 12 January 2009. From this date, all New Zealanders planning to travel to the United States for less than 90 days for business or tourism without a visa will be required to obtain an on-line travel authorisation before they go.