About New Zealand

A guide to NZ's environment, economy, administration and infrastructure.

Useful Information

Other useful information on frequently asked questions about New Zealand, our other countries of accreditation, and the Pacific.

New Zealand/Italian relations

Trade and Investment Opportunities and Bilateral relations

Visiting and Immigrating to New Zealand

Visa and immigration requirements, opportunities to visit, work and study in New Zealand.

New Zealanders Overseas

Generic advice for New Zealanders about emergency assistance, passports, travel, getting married, certificates/licences, citizenship and more, as well specific information on Italy, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Portugal and Slovenia.

Online Registration

Register online with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade while travelling or residing overseas. This will enable the Ministry or the local embassy or high commission to contact you in an emergency.

News

New Zealand Embassy Rome: Christmas Holidays

Wed 24.12.08 The New Zealand Embassy in Rome will be closed for the Christmas holidays from 12 noon on Wednesday 24 December.

Relief Receptionist/Liaison Officer

Wed 24.12.08 The New Zealand Embassy in Rome requires a relief Receptionist/Liaison Officer for five (5) month period commencing work on either 16 February or 16 March 2009.

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.

Visa fees from 12 January 2009

Fri 05.12.08 All fees for visas will be changing on 12 January 2009.

United Nations Handbook 2008/09 – Now Available

Fri 05.09.08 The 2008/09 edition of the United Nations Handbook is now available.

New Zealand artists at the 2009 Venice Biennale

Fri 05.09.08 New Zealand artists Judy Millar and Francis Upritchard have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2009 Venice Biennale.

Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement

Fri 18.07.08 New Zealand has signed an agreement with the European Union on science and technology cooperation.

New Zealand’s UN Human Rights Council Campaign Website

Mon 16.06.08 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.

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

Tue 18.03.08 The NZIDRS programme provides an opportunity for international students to undertake doctoral study in New Zealand in a wide range of disciplines.