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 New Zealand 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.
Certificate of Irish Heritage The Certificate of Irish Heritage represents an acknowledgment and appreciation by the Irish State of the strong and enduring connection to Ireland felt by millions of people around the world. The Certificate recognises descendants of previous genera
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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Public Counter Hours at the Consulate
Effective 9 January 2012 Find out More
The Gathering
Visit Ireland for The Gathering 2013 Find out More
Presidential Distinguished Service Award
Announced on 17 March Closing date for nominations 24 May Find out More
Ceol Aneas Traditional Irish Music Festival
Nelson 1-4 June 2012 Find out More
Celtic Divas concert
Auckland Thursday, 24 May Find out More
Auckland Irish Society Centenary Ball
Eden Park Friday, 25 May Find out More
WINNER of the 2012 Rodney Walshe Ireland Essay Competition
The winner of this year's essay competition is Kerrianne Fanning of James Hargest College in Invercargill Find out More
St Patrick's Day 2012 message from President Higgins
19th Australasian Irish Studies Conference
7-10 November University of Otago Dunedin Find out More
Ireland v All Blacks in New Zealand in 2012
The Irish rugby team will be back in NZ in June 2012 and will play 3 tests against the All Blacks - in Auckland, Christchurch and Hamilton Find out More
2012 NZ Rose of Tralee
National Final Wellington Saturday, 26 May Find out More
Enjoy a glass of Guinness
(Pure genius) in the convivial atmosphere of an Irish Pub Find a Pub Here
