Introduction
to this site by Rodney HC Walshe ONZM, Honorary Consul General.
An Honorary Consul was first appointed to Auckland in 1976, and ten
years later, in 1986, the area of responsibility was extended to
cover all New Zealand and the seniority of the post raised to that
of Honorary Consul General. The Consulate operates similar to an
Ireland House, as seen in other countries where a fully accredited
Embassy is the catalyst of Ireland's representation.
Are you a NZL Passport Holder aged between 18 and 30? You may be able to apply for one of the 2000 places available on the Working Holiday Authorisation Scheme - apply for yours now!
The Green Card Permit is an employment permit issued to the employee and allows his or her employment in the State by the named employer in the occupation specified on the permit. It will be issued for an initial period of two years and will thereafter normally be renewed indefinitely.
Latest benefit and pension information on the Irish/NZ Social Security Agreement from International Services, Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand
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or suggestions as to how we can improve the content of this guide
to all things Irish in New Zealand, please send us an email using
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Dance of Desire - A New Dimension in Irish Dance
The new All-Irish production 'Dance of Desire' is coming to New Zealand in 2010 Find out More
Greatest Survival Story Ever Told
The Story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1914 Antarctic Expedition Find out More
2010 ST PATRICK'S DAY
Ireland's National Day, St Patrick's Day, 17 March, is celebrated throughout New Zealand. Find out More
Irish Language Classes
University of Auckland February/March 2010 Find out More
2010 St Patrick's Festival - Auckland
Celebrate St Patrick's Day in Auckland with the best of Irish craic! There are many events including the travelling bus hooley, the parade, the fleadh, the banquet, the carnival - and that's all before 17 March!!! Find out More
Ireland v All Blacks in New Plymouth 2010
The Irish rugby team will be in NZ in June 2010 Find out More
The Seven Irish Tenors
Touring throughout New Zealand in Jan/Feb 2010 Find out More
2010 NZ Rose of Tralee
National Final Invercargill 4-6 June 2010 Find out More
Enjoy a glass of Guinness
(Pure genius) in the convivial atmosphere of an Irish Pub Find a Pub Here
