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New Zealand Permanent Mission Geneva, Switzerland

22-05-13

IKAROA-RĀWHITI BY-ELECTION ON 29 JUNE 2013

A Parliamentary by-election to elect a Member of Parliament for the electorate of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti is being held on Saturday 29 June 2013.

Enrolment

You must be Māori or of Māori descent to enrol in the Māori electorate of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti. You must also:

13-05-13

Web Site - New Zealand Visa Applications

The receiving office for New Zealand visa applications is about to change. From 10 December 2012, applications can no longer be lodged with the New Zealand Consulate-General in Geneva, and instead need to be sent to the New Zealand Visa Application Centre (VAC) in London. If you reside in the UK, you can submit your application to the VAC in person.

08-04-13

Māori roll or general roll? It’s your choice. He aha ō whakāro.

The Māori Electoral Option gives New Zealanders of Māori descent the opportunity to choose whether they want to be on the Māori Electoral Roll or the General Electoral Roll when they vote in the next two General Elections.

18-01-13

New Reception Hours

The Mission reception is open from 8.30 to 12.30 Monday to Friday.

The Mission is open in the afternoon to visitors with appointments and to New Zealanders who have had their money or passport stolen, or some other consular emergency.

In the case of New Zealanders in difficulty, please call the Consular Officer (022 929 0382) during normal office hours 8.30am to 5.00pm to discuss the issue and arrange a time to come to the Mission if required.

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.

08-08-12

Mt Tongariro update

Updated 8 August, 9am NZ time: There was a brief eruption from Mt Tongariro in the central North Island just before midnight on 6 August, New Zealand time.

26-06-12

TPP members welcome Mexico as a new member in Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations

Media Statement by the Hon Tim Groser Minister of Trade as per attached PDF.

26-06-12

TPP members welcome Canada as a new member in Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations

Media Statement by the Hon Tim Groser Minister of Trade as per attached PDF.

26-06-12

Mexico joins Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations

Media Statement by the Hon Tim Groser Minister of Trade as per attached PDF.

26-06-12

Canada join Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations

Media Statement by the Hon Tim Groser Minister of Trade as per attached PDF.