Access to Australian superannuation funds for New Zealanders living in Australia

28 Mar 2020

All New Zealand citizens and permanent residents living in Australia, who meet the Australian Government’s eligibility criteria, will now be able to access up to A$20,000 of their Australian superannuation.

COVID-19 - Contacting the New Zealand Embassy in Berlin

24 Mar 2020

The NZ Embassy in Berlin has temporarily suspended non-essential services to the public until further notice. Staff are working remotely from home. Find out how to contact our Embassy team.

COVID-19: Advice for New Zealanders Overseas

19 Mar 2020

For New Zealand’s latest advice in relation to COVID-19 for New Zealanders travelling or living overseas, please see the SafeTravel website.

UPDATE New Zealand Government response to COVID-19

19 Mar 2020

On 19 March, the New Zealand government as taken further measures to protect New Zealanders from the COVID-19 (corona) virus, effectively stopping all tourists from boarding a plane to New Zealand.

COVID-19: Information for New Zealanders in the UK

17 Mar 2020

Information update for New Zealanders currently in / or planning on travelling to the United Kingdom.

Information on COVID-19 situation in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam

17 Mar 2020

Information on measures in place in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam in response to COVID-19 outbreak and New Zealand border restrictions.

NZ Ambassador David Walker appointed Chair of the WTO General Council

09 Mar 2020

New Zealand’s Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ambassador David Walker has been appointed to chair the WTO General Council.

Information about COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

06 Mar 2020

A number of countries and territories are currently experiencing an active outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). There are now confirmed cases in New Zealand as well as Germany, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.

Business leaders to focus on leveraging APEC 2021 for New Zealand

05 Mar 2020

A newly formed Business Leadership Group will provide advice to the Government and other entities involved in hosting APEC21.

Chair of the APEC 2021 Senior Officials Meeting announced

05 Mar 2020

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) Deputy Secretary Vangelis Vitalis has been appointed Chair of the Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) when New Zealand hosts APEC in 2021.

Air NZ flight departs Wuhan

05 Feb 2020

The following is an update on the status of the Air New Zealand flight that has departed Wuhan, China for New Zealand.

Disruption to phone and voicemail services at the NZ Consulate-General Los Angeles, 7-10 February

05 Feb 2020

Find out where to get advice or information this weekend.