Europe

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Issues and events

New Zealand-France Friendship Scholarships

Auckland architecture student Rowan Fraser has been awarded the inaugural excellence scholarship by the France-New Zealand Friendship Fund. more

VIPs network at opening of new Brussels chancery

The new chancery of the New Zealand Embassy in Brussels was officially opened on April 21 by Ambassador Peter Kennedy, on behalf of Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully.  More

Prime Minister meets with European Council President in Washington

Prime Minister John Key (right) met with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy (left) in Washington DC on April 13, while attending the Nuclear Security Summit.

 

The discussion covered New Zealand and European Union relations, economic prospects and the global and European financial situations.

EU-New Zealand: Trade Relations

Representing 27 member states and 500 million people, the EU is the world’s largest economic entity.  The EU is a vitally important market for New Zealand, second only to Australia in importance as a market for New Zealand goods.  – two-way trade is approximately NZ$12 billion annually. 

• More on EU-New Zealand trade Relations

Working Holiday Scheme with Poland, February 2010

The Working Holiday Scheme between New Zealand and Poland entered into force on 15 February 2009.  The scheme allows up young people to holiday, and engage in part-time work and study in each others country for up to 12 months. More

Celebrating 65 years of NZ - Russian Federation diplomatic relations

2009 marked the 65th anniversary of New Zealand - Russia diplomatic relations.  New Zealand established diplomatic relations with the USSR on 13 April 1944 and this was celebrated on 4 November 2009 with an event showcasing Russian operatic arias and a ministerial reception in Wellington. More

New Zealand representation in Europe

New Zealand has representation in the following European countries:

• Belgium - also covers Luxembourg, Rumania, Bulgaria and the European Union
• France
• Germany - also covers Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Switzerland
• Italy - also covers Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Portugal and Slovenia
• The Netherlands - also covers Denmark, Finland and Norway
• Poland - also covers Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
• Russia - also covers Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
• Spain - also covers the Holy See (Vatican)
• Sweden
• United Kingdom - also covers Ireland

New Zealand also has over 20 Honorary Consuls in European cities.

Travel advice

• Safe Travel - Europe regional information

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