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New Zealand gives aid to China after Earthquake

Thu 15.05.08 New Zealand is giving $500,000 to the international Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) to assist victims of the Sichuan earthquake, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced.

NZ Supports Pakistan's Return To The Commonwealth

Tue 13.05.08 New Zealand fully supports the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group's (CMAG) decision to readmit Pakistan as a full member while maintaining Fiji's suspension, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today [13 May 2008].

Latest travel advice for New Zealanders

Mon 12.05.08 It is important to review the latest travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, for the following: India Lebanon United Kingdom 2008 Olympics & Paralympics Egypt Afghanistan Kenya Poland Denmark China Nepal Turkey Zimbabwe France Morocco The Netherlands Sri Lanka Thailand Serbia / Kosovo Algeria Pakistan Myanmar Spain Libya Tunisia Russian Federation United States

High Commissioner's Anzac Day speech from the New Zealand Memorial, Hyde Park, London

Thu 01.05.08 Speech delivered by His Excellency, the High Commissioner for New Zealand, Mr Derek Leask at the Anzac Day Dawn Service.

New Zealand hosts Anzac Service at Hyde Park Corner

Wed 30.04.08 This Anzac Day the New Zealand memorial in Hyde Park was the venue for the Anzac service for the first time. Thousands of Kiwis gathered in London to commemorate Anzac Day.

Events for New Zealanders in the UK and Ireland

Sun 20.04.08 The New Zealand High Commission is pleased to publicise events that are of interest to New Zealanders in the UK and Ireland.

Centre for New Zealand Studies - Calendar of Events

Sun 20.04.08 The Centre for New Zealand Studies at Birkbeck College, University of London was successfully opened on Waitangi Day 2007. Please read on to find out more about them and their current seminar series...

New Zealand signs Free Trade Agreement with China

Fri 11.04.08 New Zealand has become the first developed country to sign a comprehensive free trade agreement with China.

Changes to UK Immigration Requirements

Thu 10.04.08 The UK Government is currently progressing the biggest overhaul of immigration legislation in fifty years. New Zealand nationals are advised to keep a close eye on announcements by the UK Borders and Immigration Authority in the Home Office for consultations and other news [external links].

Are you registered to vote in the New Zealand General Election 2008?

Wed 09.04.08 In order to vote in the New Zealand 2008 General Election, you will need to be registered to vote. You can check online to confirm whether you are registered, and if not you can download the forms to register.