News

Position available - Chief Operating Officer of the APEC Secretariat

Mon 22.06.09 APEC is looking to recruit a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) for a 2-year term (with the option for a 1-year extension), a senior management position in the Secretariat, who reports directly to the Executive Director.

Update on Influenza A (H1N1)

Mon 22.06.09 The Situation in New Zealand The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand continues to climb and now stands at over 150. There is evidence of community transmission. Numbers of suspected cases are rising too. There have been no fatalities.

NZ & EU to Explore Bilateral Agreement

Tue 19.05.09 New Zealand and the European Union are exploring the benefits of a comprehensive bilateral agreement covering political, security and economic areas, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today.

Update on Influenza A (H1N1): Important information for travellers

Tue 19.05.09 The Government of Singapore has now lifted its home quarantine order for travellers who have been to Mexico recently.

ATTENTION ALL KIWIS IN SINGAPORE- Registration of New Zealanders Overseas

Fri 08.05.09 The New Zealand High Commission in Singapore strongly recommends to all New Zealand citizens visiting or living in Singapore to register their contact details on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Registration of New Zealanders Overseas website via www.safetravel.govt.nz [external link] . In light of the current swine influena A (H1N1) international outbreak, the New Zealand High Commission may be require to contact all New Zealanders in Singapore and if you are not registrated then you may miss out on some important information.

Visitors, Students or Temporary Workers Travelling to New Zealand

Mon 02.02.09 Please remember that you may stay in New Zealand until the date shown on the permit in your passport.

Are you a New Zealander planning to travel to the USA?

Wed 07.01.09 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.

Tax Relief for Expat New Zealanders Returning to New Zealand

Sun 04.01.09 New migrants to New Zealand and expatriate New Zealanders who have been away from New Zealand for at least 10 years and are returning to New Zealand can now qualify for tax relief on income earned overseas.

Citizenship by Descent – Changes to Application Form and Required Documentation.

Thu 01.01.09 The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs has informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, New Zealand that they have implemented changes to the Registration of New Zealand Citizenship by descent application requirements. These include a new form and additional documentation required from the applicant to support their application.

Websites of Interest

Thu 01.01.09 Websites from New Zealand and elsewhere with information about New Zealand that may be of interest.