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
If you have any ideas
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
the link provided. All constructive offerings will be most welcome. Contact
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Sharon Shannon Big Band tour of NZ
March 2012 Wellington, New Plymouth & Auckland Find out More
Public Counter Hours at the Consulate
Effective 9 January 2012 Find out More
St Patricks Day Charity Classic Golf Event
North Shore Golf Club Friday 9 March 2012 Find out More
Niall de Burca Irish Story Teller
Throughout NZ North island January 2012 Find out More
2012 ST PATRICK'S DAY in NZ
Ireland's National Day, St Patrick's Day, 17 March, is celebrated throughout New Zealand. Find out More
2012 St Patrick's Festival - Auckland
Celebrate St Patrick's Week in Auckland with the best of Irish craic! Find out More
The Cranberries
One NZ concert only Auckland 15 March 2012 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
Enjoy a glass of Guinness
(Pure genius) in the convivial atmosphere of an Irish Pub Find a Pub Here
