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Latest travel advice for New Zealanders

Tue 02.09.08 It is important to review the latest travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, for the following [external links]: United Kingdom Thailand Georgia India Turkey Denmark Nepal China France Lebanon Sri Lanka United States 2008 Olympics & Paralympics Egypt Afghanistan Kenya Poland Zimbabwe Morocco The Netherlands Serbia / Kosovo Algeria Spain Libya Tunisia Russian Federation

Oktoberfest in Munich 2008

Tue 26.08.08 Munich’s annual Oktoberfest beer festival is scheduled to take place between 20 September and 5 October 2008. New Zealanders travelling to the Oktoberfest should register their travel plans on www.safetravel.govt.nz

Events for New Zealanders in the UK and Ireland

Sat 23.08.08 The New Zealand High Commission is pleased to publicise events that are of interest to New Zealanders in the UK and Ireland.

Expressions of Interest for the position of Overseas Returning Officer for the NZ General Election 2008

Wed 13.08.08 The New Zealand High Commission in London is seeking expressions of interest with a view to appointing an Overseas Returning Officer for the New Zealand General Election 2008.

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

Tue 12.08.08 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.

New Zealand artists at the 2009 Venice Biennale

Wed 06.08.08 New Zealand artists Judy Millar and Francis Upritchard have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2009 Venice Biennale.

Plaque to Canterbury VC to be unveiled in Belguim.

Sat 26.07.08 Members of the public are invited to join ceremonies honouring Sgt Henry James Nicholas VC, MM, the first soldier from the Canterbury regiment to be awarded the Victoria Cross.

Kea New Zealand release findings of survey of New Zealanders in Europe

Mon 21.07.08 New Zealanders remain confident about their country and strongly committed to its destiny even while living and working overseas, a survey of Kiwi expats in Europe has found.

Centre for New Zealand Studies - Calendar of Events

Sun 20.07.08 The Centre for New Zealand Studies at Birkbeck College, University of London opened on Waitangi Day 2007. Please read on to find out more about them and their current seminar series...

Changes to UK Immigration Requirements

Sun 20.07.08 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].