New Zealand universities make landmark visit to Kuwait

All eight New Zealand Universities visited Kuwait recently to deepen education cooperation between the two countries.

"This was a highly successful landmark visit which showcased the excellence of the New Zealand", said Mr Tony Davies, the New Zealand Cultural Attache to Kuwait

Canterbury earthquake

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred near the city of Christchurch in Canterbury, New Zealand, on 22 February 2011.

Updates on the earthquake are available on the Canterbury Earthquake website (http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/).

More information can be found on the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management website (www.civildefence.govt.nz).

Condolence book opened for Pike River Mine tragedy

The New Zealand Embassy in Riyadh wishes to advise that a condolence book has been opened in memory of those who lost their lives in the Pike River Coal Mine tragedy.

The book will be open to sign at the New Zealand Embassy reception, Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh, from Sunday 28 November until Tuesday 7 December 2010 between the hours of 0900 - 1200 and 1230 - 1500, daily.