New Zealand High Commission Australia in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Government organisation

New Zealand High Commission Australia

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6270 4211

Address: 140 Commonwealth Avenue 2600 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: www.mfat.govt.nz/Australia

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25.01.2022 The 29th September is the day each year that police officers stop to recognise those among them who have died in the line of duty. Detective Superintendent Carl McLennan from the New Zealand High Commission represented the High Commissioner and NZ Police at the national commemoration held in Canberra. He was accompanied by former NZ Police officer, Mr Alf Bidois, who is also the great nephew of Constable Louis Hekenui Bidois, one of 33 New Zealand Police officers named in t...he NZ Police Roll of Honour which records officers slain on duty. Sydney based, Detective Inspector Annie Ryan of NZ Police laid a wreath on behalf of New Zealand Police at the New South Wales Police Memorial Wall earlier in the day, accompanied by NYPD Liaison Officer, Chris Capone and his daughter. Both services recognised the death of NZ Police officer, Constable Matthew Hunt, who was slain on duty in June this year. See more

24.01.2022 Depending on your individual circumstances, many New Zealanders living in Australia do have access to Australian social security benefits during COVID-19, which we've outlined below. Some States and Territories have also implemented measures intended to provide support for temporary visa holders which New Zealanders may be eligible for. Contact your State or Territory Government for more information. As New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says in this video, we do appre...ciate this has been a tough time for many. The New Zealand Government continues to advocate for all New Zealanders living in Australia. If you require consular assistance please call the New Zealand High Commission on 02 6270 4211. Option 1: JobKeeper wage subsidy - $1,500 per fortnight via employer, until September. Enrolment for April and May closes on 31 May. More information: https://www.mfat.govt.nz//media-a/news/jobkeeeper-payment/ Option 2: JobSeeker unemployment benefit and coronavirus supplement - around $1,100 per fortnight until September. More information: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//subjects/payments-jo Option 3: Two $750 'economic support payments' for those receiving any government benefits. More information: https://treasury.gov.au//Fact_sheet-Payments_to_support_ho Option 4: Early access to Australian superannuation. More information: https://www.mfat.govt.nz//access-to-australian-superannua/

24.01.2022 We look forward to partnering with Cowra Council and the entire community for the Cowra Festival of International Understanding. At the tree planting ceremony during the launch of the 2021 Festival, High Commissioner Dame Annette King said "We have been surrounded by interesting people, good conversation, wonderful food and a welcome we will remember for a long time."

24.01.2022 There's four very happy South Islanders at the High Commission today after the South defeated the North 38-35 in a dramatic rugby clash in New Zealand over the weekend.

23.01.2022 Today, I congratulated my New Zealand counterpart the Hon Nanaia Mahuta on her appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Associate Minister for Mori Deve...lopment. We discussed our COVID-19 responses, trans-Tasman quarantine free travel to Australia, our respective Step-up and Reset in the #Pacific and the central role of the Pacific Islands Forum. I am looking forward to continuing our close partnership with New Zealand as we navigate our way through these challenging times and plan ahead for 2021. Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

23.01.2022 100% Pure New Zealand has unveiled this video to future Australian travellers which considers the way tourism is approached while travel restrictions are in place during #COVID19. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEGshu0HTlc&feature=youtu.be

20.01.2022 Legislation is expected to pass next week allowing people entering New Zealand to be charged for their mandatory COVID-19 managed isolation and quarantine. The flow chart below outlines the proposed charges and exemptions from them. Further details are available here - https://covid19.govt.nz//proposed-payments-for-managed-is/ New Zealand citizens in Australia are also encouraged to register on SafeTravel.govt.nz - https://safetravel.govt.nz/register-your-travel

20.01.2022 High Commissioner Dame Annette King and NZ Defence Force Adviser Captain Shaun Fogarty had the opportunity, along with other Pacific Heads Of Mission, to discuss Australias role in the Pacific at a recent Joint Standing Committee meeting on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade. New Zealand and Australia continue to work closely together in the region as part of our respective Pacific Reset and Pacific Step-up strategies.

20.01.2022 Minister of Defence Ron Mark - NZ First MP spoke about how New Zealand and Australia have worked together during COVID-19 and Tropical Cyclone Harold in the Pacific. Our collective response to these crises provides a strong demonstration of the value of interoperability between our defence forces.

20.01.2022 In case you missed it, New Zealand actor Sam Neill recently featured on ABC program Australian Story. The program provides viewers with a behind the scenes look at his successful acting and wine making journey. And, how he has taken to social media during COVID-19 to share some light-hearted relief. Watch Sam Neill's story below.

20.01.2022 High Commissioner Dame Annette King along with NZ Defence Force Advisor, CAPT Shaun Fogarty met with Deputy Executive Director of the Australian Civil-Military Centre Ms Angela Fitzsimons. In recognition of the strong bi-lateral relationship we share with Australia, the Deputy Executive Director is seconded from the New Zealand government, military or police.

20.01.2022 Congratulations to LCPL Ash Carmichael-McBride for recently completing a mammoth tyre flip challenge for charity in Bungendore, New South Wales. Ash completed 2,517 tyre flips of an 80 kilogram or 1.2 metre truck tyre, over a 3.5 hour period, moving the tyre 3,020.4 metres. Ash raised over $2,500 for charities which support service personnel and veterans across the ANZAC community - No Duff NZ and Young Veterans Australia. And, to top it off, Ash received a Silver Commendation from DCJOPS Rear Admiral Jaimie Hatcher for her outstanding work and contribution at Joint Operations Command during her posting here in Australia. Well done Ash!

20.01.2022 Ahead of tomorrow's deciding vote on who will host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo) and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have joined together to support our nations historic bid and reaffirm our commitment to women's soccer/football.

19.01.2022 We look forward to celebrating the Cowra Festival of International Understanding in 2021!

18.01.2022 High Commissioner Dame Annette King has acknowledged Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews MP as Australians and Kiwis in Australia celebrate National Science Week. The strength and value of science collaborations between our two countries is highlighted by the 2017 Australia - New Zealand Science, Research and Innovation Cooperation Agreement. More info on National Science Week is available at scienceweek.net.au

18.01.2022 Overseas voting is now open. If you’re a Kiwi currently overseas, chances are you can still vote in the New Zealand General Election and referendums on 'End of Life Choice' and 'Cannabis'. Enrol to vote, or update your details using your NZ driver licence, passport, or RealMe verified identity at vote.nz/enrol. ... Voters who are overseas can vote from Wednesday 30 September to Saturday 17 October. The easiest and quickest way to vote from overseas is to download and print your voting papers. See www.vote.nz/overseas You can also vote by post and, dependent on your location, at an overseas voting place (in person voting is not available in NSW, VIC, or QLD). Find an overseas voting place at https://vote.nz//enrol-and-/find-an-overseas-voting-place/

18.01.2022 In the past decade the number of te reo Mori speakers in New Zealand has been steadily increasing and the government has set the goal of having one million New Zealanders able to speak basic te reo Mori by 2040 . Kia kaha Aotearoa ! #NZStoryteller #reomori The story: http://bit.ly/TeReoMaoriNZ

16.01.2022 Today is your last chance to catch the Paradise Lost exhibition at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. The exhibition tells the story of Swedish Botanist Daniel Solander and his encounters with the Pacific. The exhibition features ten New Zealand artists as selected by the Solander Gallery in Wellington. High Commissioner Dame Annette King recently had the opportunity to view the exhibition alongside the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra Ambassador HE Henrik Cederin.

16.01.2022 High Commissioner Dame Annette King and Consul-General Vanessa ONeill had the opportunity to speak with the Monash International Affairs Society (MIAS) this week about the Australia - New Zealand relationship and trans-Tasman collaborations during #COVID19.

16.01.2022 Tree planting ceremony in Cowra, New South Wales of the Pseudopanax Ferox (Toothed Lancewood) as part of the launch of the Cowra Festival of International Understanding, with New Zealand the guest nation for 2021.

16.01.2022 We're pleased to be part of the joint* announcement with the Blackcaps for the NZ summer cricket uniforms with #LMSCBR 's newest team the Overarmers from New Ze...aland High Commission Australia launching their new strip tonight. How choice do these new strip's look? Who do you think Wears it better? The Overarmers or the BlackCaps? *maynothavebeenajointannouncement ;-) Last Man Stands #wearecbr #choiceasbro #cricketforall

15.01.2022 A great day at the office in Sydney.

15.01.2022 New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern & Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo) say in a statement that the awarding of joint hosting rights for the FIFA Women's World Cup is a landmark decision for womens sport in our region. #AsOne https://www.beehive.govt.nz//trans-tasman-hosts-2023-fifa- Photo: Auspic

15.01.2022 Happy New Year, Aotearoa New Zealand ! Matariki is the Mori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. Under the maramataka, the Mori lunar calendar, the reappearance of Matariki in the mid-winter night sky heralds the start of a New Year . #NZStoryteller Check out the story: http://bit.ly/NZstoryMatariki

14.01.2022 Kia ora ! Te reo Mori is the indigenuous language of Aotearoa New Zealand . Quiz yourself to see if you know some common te reo Mori words . #NZstoryteller #reomori The story: http://bit.ly/TeReoMaoriNZ

14.01.2022 If you’re a Kiwi currently overseas, chances are you can still vote in the General Election and referendums. Enrol to vote, or update your details using your NZ driver licence or passport at vote.nz. You can vote from overseas from Wednesday 30 September until 7pm, Saturday 17 October (NZ time). More info at https://vote.nz//enrol-and-vote-from-o/vote-from-overseas/

14.01.2022 New Zealand High Commissioner Dame Annette King will be participating in a 'She Leads In-Conversation' event next Tuesday evening organised by YMCA Canberra. If you're interested, tickets are available here: https://ywca-canberra.org.au//she-leads-in-conversation-s/ And, more information is available by clicking the link below.

14.01.2022 The Junee Shire Council recently recognised Kiwi rugby league legend William ‘Bill’ Deacon (dec.) by naming their newly constructed building and spectator stand at Laurie Daley Oval in his honour. Our High Commissioner Dame Annette King paid tribute to Bill’s trans-Tasman legacy and thanked the Junee community for this gesture.

13.01.2022 Looking forward to Australia and New Zealand hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023. High Commissioner Dame Annette King has her supporters gear ready! Congratulations to all those involved in this successful bid #AsOne

13.01.2022 Missing New Zealand/Aotearoa? What if you could experience it virtually through a game? Well, now you can!

12.01.2022 It's one of our favourite trans-Tasman food debates, who makes the best lamington? Well, this bakery in Auckland has created the largest, eclipsing the previous record set by our Aussie mates. Yum!

12.01.2022 High Commissioner Annette King took a true trans-Tasman approach to who she met at the #BledisloeCup last night. Dame Annette caught up with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo), former PM John Howard, Kiwi Director Taika Waititi and NZ Rugby board member Bart Campbell.

12.01.2022 A great outcome for the AsOne2023 bid for New Zealand and Australia to co-host the FIFA Women's World Cup Our nations are leaders in womens sport and gender equality. Congratulations to New Zealand Football and Football Federation Australia. We celebrated at the High Commission today. Bring on 2023!

12.01.2022 Kirk Bensemann and his family, who were lucky enough to score tickets to the All Blacks v Argentina rugby match on Saturday courtesy of Rugby Australia, enjoyed a picturesque day in Sydney for rugby despite the result!

11.01.2022 Today marks 50 years since the first stone was laid to build the New Zealand High Commission in Canberra. The High Commission opened its doors three years later, in 1973. Thanks to all those who've represented New Zealand in Australia's capital over the past 50 years.

11.01.2022 In what is no doubt our most relaxed sports diplomacy initiative yet, the New Zealand High Commission has a cricket team, the Overarmers. We ‘compete’ in the Last Man Stands Canberra competition. We’re far from world beaters, but we certainly look the part and we’ve got a fantastic support crew! Thanks to Fargoff Yorout Cricket for being good sports tonight and well done on the win!

10.01.2022 High Commissioner Dame Annette King spoke to a Canberra Business Chamber audience alongside her diplomatic colleagues on the impact of #COVID19 on the New Zealand economy, the plan for recovery in NZ, the importance of the trans-Tasman relationship and connectivity for businesses.

10.01.2022 Not only was the #BledisloeCup closely fought last weekend, but now the origin of the humble lamington appears to be hotly contested again - this time with us Kiwis making the latest claim. https://www.tvnz.co.nz//unearthed-evidence-suggests-credit

10.01.2022 We've had many a trans-Tasman foodie debate over who owns the lamington and pavlova. Well, with a bit of Kiwi ingenuity, Attica Restaurant has come up with a solution. Talented Melbourne based New Zealand chef Ben Shewry has created the 'Pavington, yum! https://www.broadsheet.com.au//atticas-new-dessert-pavingt

09.01.2022 Introducing Made with Care, our global campaign designed to grow awareness, preference and demand for New Zealand Food and Beverage products in key export marke...ts. New Zealand food and beverage is so outstanding, who better to tell the world than members of our own diverse industry? Our Made with Care video is just one of the tools we’ll be using for this global campaign. It highlights the care shown by our people, sharing what is unique about the way we create and provide food and beverage products for our global consumers. Over the next 6-8 months there will also be a number of specific marketing, promotion and retail initiatives in key export markets that businesses can participate in to directly drive sales. Read more about our Made With Care campaign here: https://bit.ly/31lTV7w #NZMadeWithCare #TasteNewZealand DiscoverNew.NZ New Zealand Story

09.01.2022 The AUS Govt will allow quarantine-free entry into parts of AUS from NZ, from Oct 16. More info at https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/new-zealand-safe-travel- NZ’s immigration & quarantine rules remain unchanged. When re-entering NZ from AUS, NZ’s immigration rules, including quarantine requirements, can be found at https://www.immigration.govt.nz//border-closures-and-excep & info on quarantine fees at https://www.miq.govt.nz/ NZ Govt travel advice can be found at https://safetravel.govt.nz//covid-19-advice-new-zealanders & https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/australia

09.01.2022 On the anniversary of the Christchurch Call to Action, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles of the #ChristchurchCall and commend the efforts of Call partners and supporters thus far. Read the statement here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz//christchurch-call-one-year-an

08.01.2022 New Zealand and Australia have come together #AsOne to bid to host the FIFA Womens World Cup 2023. Both countries are deeply committed to promoting gend...er equality, both on and off the pitch. Our joint bid to host the FIFA Womens World Cup in 2023 aims to be a tournament of firsts (including the first ever to be hosted in the Asia-Pacific and Southern Hemisphere!) and will provide an opportunity to grow the womens game around the world. Check out the video of our two High Commissioners in South Africa, Gita Kamath and Sarah Lee. The official announcement of the host country for the tournament will be made in two days so #GetOnside . Australian High Commission in South Africa

08.01.2022 Need some baking ideas this weekend? How about a New Zealand pavlova or if you really must an Aussie pav! Check out the handiwork work of New Zealand Embassy, Tokyo chef Damian O'Rourke for inspiration...

08.01.2022 If youre a Kiwi currently overseas, chances are you can still vote in the 2020 New Zealand General Election. Enrol or update your details online at vote.nz using your NZ driver licence or passport. You can vote from overseas from Wednesday 30 September until 7pm, Saturday 17 October. More information at https://vote.nz//enrol-and-vote-from-o/vote-from-overseas/

07.01.2022 From winning the bid to jointly host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to forming a trans-Tasman space agreement, New Zealand and Australia have a record of collaborating on the world stage. #IngeniousTogether

06.01.2022 Great discussions on Pacific Policing with Honourable Dame Annette King the New Zealand High Commissioner to Australia , Abigail Poole and Detective Superintendent Carl Mclennan the New Zealand Police Senior Liaison Officer.

06.01.2022 High Commissioner Dame Annette King had the opportunity to catch-up with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, along with the other women Heads of Mission, at the Romanian Ambassador Nineta Barbulescus residence in Canberra. Can you spot Dame Annette?

05.01.2022 New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says In these challenging times, our close collaboration with Australia is more vital than ever." https://www.beehive.govt.nz//trans-tasman-cooperation-covi

05.01.2022 Trans-Tasman trade counterparts David Parker and Simon Birmingham have met virtually for their annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) discussions. Minister Parker said Great to speak with Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham today...standing together is crucial as we navigate the health and economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read their joint statement here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz//joint-ministerial-statement-n

05.01.2022 Career diplomat Jeff Langley passed away yesterday. Mr Langley served his country with great distinction, said Mr Peters. I had the honour to be accompanie...d by Mr Langley overseas on a number of trips as Foreign Minister, and was struck by his intelligence, decency, straight-talk and love of New Zealand. He will be sorely missed by his colleagues here and abroad. http://www.beehive.govt.nz//foreign-minister-lauds-talente

05.01.2022 The Tri Nations are heating up! The All Blacks are taking on Argentina at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney this Saturday at 5.10pm. Come see the haka live! Tickets are available here: https://bit.ly/TriNationsR3 To celebrate another All Blacks match in Australia, Rugby Australia are offering our Facebook followers the chance to score a complimentary double pass to the New Zealand v Argentina match in Sydney. For your chance to win the tickets simply tells us in the comments section below who is your favourite current All Blacks player and why? The best answer as judged by us will receive the double pass.

04.01.2022 New Zealand’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nanaia Mahuta MP - Hauraki-Waikato has been sworn in. She is the first woman in this position and one of a record number of Mori MPs in Cabinet. Minister Mahuta is of Waikato-Tainui, Ngti Maniapoto and Ngti Hine descent. Links to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministers and Associate Ministers is here: https://www.mfat.govt.nz//about-/our-people/our-ministers/ Minister Mahuta is pictured with Mayor of Rotorua Steve Chadwick at the National Kapa Haka (Mori performing arts) Festival in Canberra in March.

04.01.2022 High Commissioner Dame Annette King met with Health Minister Greg Hunt MP today as Australia and New Zealand continue to work together on health outcomes during this #COVID19 period.

04.01.2022 Kia ora, many are missing whanau (family) and friends across the world during this COVID-19 pandemic. So, 100% Pure New Zealand asked Kiwis to give a shout out to their loved ones, including those living here in Australia. Hear what they said in the video below. He waka eke noa - we are all in this together.

03.01.2022 We took a moment to reflect on Remembrance (Armistice) Day today across Australia. Our NZ Defence Force team visited the Australian War Memorial to lay a wreath, our High Commission staff laid a wreath at the Chancery and our Melbourne Consul-General Vanessa O’Neill paid her respects at the Shrine Of Remembrance, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Photo credit: AWM

03.01.2022 High Commissioner Dame Annette King and Cowra Mayor Bill West were among those who took part in a moving Peace Bell Ceremony at the Cowra Peace Bell in New South Wales to remember the Christchurch attack on 15 March, 2019.

03.01.2022 Our New Zealand High Commission team acknowledged Remembrance or Armistice Day today with a wreath laying ceremony at the chancery, organised by our NZ Defence Force colleagues. Our Defence Adviser Captain Shaun Fogarty shared his reflections on the significance of the day.

03.01.2022 We filmed this a little earlier in the NRL - National Rugby League season, but after the Vodafone Warriors gutsy win over the Manly Sea Eagles last Friday and facing ladder leaders the Penrith Panthers tomorrow, now seems the appropriate time for some extra words of support and encouragement from New Zealand High Commissioner Dame Annette King. Thanks to the Warriors for all youre doing in Australia!

02.01.2022 Congratulations to Kiwi Shane van Gisbergen on winning Australia's iconic Supercars race, the Bathurst 1000 on Sunday alongside Garth Tander.

02.01.2022 We're looking to partner with Cowra Council in New South Wales to take part in their Festival of International Understanding in 2021. Our participation in this year's event was postponed due to COVID-19.

01.01.2022 Another warm exchange by Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt and Mori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta MP - Hauraki-Waikato today, supported by High Commissioners Dame Annette King and Patricia Forsythe. The Ministers took the opportunity to exchange notes on measures to support indigenous and Mori communities through COVID-19, including health and prosperity moving forward.

01.01.2022 The Junee Shire Council recently recognised Kiwi rugby league legend William Bill Deacon (dec.) by naming their newly constructed building and spectator stand at Laurie Daley Oval in his honour. Our High Commissioner Dame Annette King paid tribute to Bills trans-Tasman legacy and thanked the Junee community for this gesture.

01.01.2022 Congratulations to the Vodafone Warriors, for not just competing, but showing so much resilience away from home and winning their first NRL - National Rugby League match at Central Coast Stadium today as the competition resumes this weekend.