About New Zealand

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

Tourism in New Zealand

Highlights and links to Tourism New Zealand

Economic Information

Trade, Investment opportunities and more

Visas and Immigration to New Zealand

Visa and immigration requirements, studying, working and living in New Zealand

New Zealanders travelling to or living in Spain and Morocco

Passports, voluntary recording with the embassy, travel advice, certificates, emergencies.

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

2008 New Zealand General Election

Fri 05.09.08 The 2008 general election will be held no later than Saturday 15 November.

2008/09 UN HANDBOOK

Mon 01.09.08 Now in its forty-sixth year of publication, the United Nations Handbook remains the only comprehensive printed guide to the United Nations system and how it works.

Register for Embassy events information

Fri 01.08.08

Visa fees changes

Thu 24.07.08 Fees are changing for visas and will come into effect on 28 July 2008.

New Zealand's campaign for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council

Tue 24.06.08 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 International Doctoral Research Scholarships

Wed 12.03.08 Education New Zealand has approached MFAT seeking assistance with promoting the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) programme.

Science

Sat 01.12.07 NEWS

Travel Advice for New Zealanders in Spain

Wed 31.10.07

New photo driver licences

Wed 04.07.07 New Zealand photo driver licences has a new look from July 2007.

New Zealand visitor entry requirements

Thu 21.06.07