New Zealand High Commission New Delhi, India

09-11-11

New Zealand's Prime Minister, John Key, launched the NZ Inc India strategy at the Cloud in Auckland on 20 October 2011.

Read more about the NZ Inc India strategy.....

03-03-11

An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude has occurred 10 km south-east of Christchurch on 22 February 2011. This has been followed by a number of aftershocks.

Updates on the earthquake are available on the Canterbury Earthquake website.

More information can be found on the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management website.

03-03-11

Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key, has launched the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, a global fundraiser for the recovery effort in the city and the Canterbury region.

The Appeal hopes to reach as many people as possible around the world who wish to help and support Christchurch, and is open for donations from both private and government sources.

09-09-10
Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region is beginning to recover from the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred on 4 September.
 
More information is available on www.canterburyearthquake.govt.nz/.
 
10-08-10

Heavy rain has caused flash floods and mudslides in the Himalayan region of Ladakh in northern India.
 
The New Zealand High Commission in New Delhi is making contact with New Zealanders known to be in the flood affected region to confirm their wellbeing.
 
New Zealanders with family members known to be travelling in the Ladakh region are advised to make direct contact in the first instance and if there are ongoing concerns, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on:
 

02-06-10

The famous New Zealand company, Zespri, producer of the world's best 'kiwifruit', formally launched itself in the Indian market at the New Delhi Residence of the New Zealand High Commissioner, Rupert Holborow, on Wednesday 26 May. In front of a large crowd and to much media fanfare, the quality, consistency and health benefits of Zespri Kiwifruit was explained. HE Rupert Holborow said that "Zespri is an iconic New Zealand company. It has taken a fruit, branded it and marketed it globally. The company is a serious global player.

11-02-10

Tourist Visa on Arrival for New Zealanders Visiting India

The Indian government has introduced “Tourist Visa-on-Arrival” for a period of one year for citizens of five countries, including New Zealand, from 1 January 2010.

14-12-09

From 1 July 2009 all holders of New Zealand Emergency Travel Documents travelling to or transiting through the USA will require a non-immigrant visa class B1 or B2 from the USA authorities.