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New Zealand Embassy Seoul, South Korea

22-11-12

"Two South Korean warships have docked in Auckland's waterfront for a visit that marks 50 years of diplomatic relations with New Zealand." To view the New Zealand Herald article, please click "South Korea honours 50-year alliance."

16-11-12

"New Zealand tops Forbes list of best countries for business"

To view the Forbes article, please click "New Zealand Tops Our List of The Best Countries For Business."

13-11-12

Kiwi recipes and products hit Seoul

Twelve New Zealand food and beverage companies joined forces on 6 November to share New Zealand recipes and products with over 170 experts from the Korean food and beverage industry.

02-11-12

New online passport service and fee reduction

Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain has announced that from Friday 2 November New Zealanders will pay less for their adult passport and be able to renew their passports online.

31-10-12

Maori group enthralls Myeong-dong

Crowds of young Myeong-dong shoppers stopped in their tracks for a powerful performance by one of New Zealand’s top Maori kapa haka groups at lunchtime on Tuesday, 23 October.

25-10-12

Korea and New Zealand to co-produce three films

The first feature film is to be made under the New Zealand-Korea Film Co-production Agreement, New Zealand-based Gibson Group and Korean partner Cine 2000 announced in Busan on 9 October.

18-10-12

Auckland trade mission to Korea already yielding results

Mayor of Auckland Len Brown led a trade delegation to Auckland's partner cities Busan and Pohang, as well as Seoul, that is already seeing results for Auckland businesses. See this press release by Auckland Council.

17-10-12

Maori cultural performance to enthrall Korean public in Myeongdong

A world-renowned Maori performance group, “Te Arawa Maori Group” from Rotorua in New Zealand will enthrall the public when it performs at the 49^th Global Myeongdong Festival at 12:30pm on Tuesday, 23 October (venue: Myeongdong Theatre intersection). The group led by the Deputy Mayor of Rotorua Trevor Maxwell, previously represented New Zealand at the Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II in London in May this year.

17-10-12

Ambassador Rata calls on Minister for the Environment Yoo

Ambassador Patrick Rata met on 15 October with Korea’s Minister for the Environment, Dr Yoo Young-Sook. Minister Yoo and Ambassador Rata discussed the strong relationship between New Zealand and Korea on environmental issues, including dialogue on the development and implementation of Emissions Trading Schemes in both countries. They also discussed the upcoming UNFCCC Pre-Conference of Parties meeting in Seoul, where Ministers and high-level delegates from around the world will meet to discuss vital climate change issues.

09-10-12

Choir and Orchestra of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch give a concert at Myeong-dong Cathedral

The Choir and Orchestra of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch, gave a concert at the magnificent Myeong-dong Cathedral in Seoul on Saturday 6 October. Under Musical Director Don Whelan, the concert programme included selections from Britten, Palestrina, Bruckner, Vivaldi, Buxtehude, Mozart, Mews and Archer. Together with New Zealand Ambassador, Patrick Rata, the large audience delighted in the performance of the Choir and Orchestra.