19-02-10

The Governor-General and Prime Minister of New Zealand deliver Waitangi Day speeches to mark National Day.

New Zealand observed Waitangi Day on 6 February, 2010.  Read the speeches of the Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and the Prime Minister, Hon John Key, to mark the occasion of New Zealand's national day.

23-01-10

Are you a New Zealander planning to travel to the USA?

On 12 January 2009 the United States introduced a new electronic visa waiver system that requires all New Zealanders (and many others) planning to travel to the United States for less than 90 days for business or tourism without a visa to obtain an on-line travel authorisation before they go. With effect from 20 January 2010 it is fully mandatory.
                                                                                                                                     

e-Passport Information
The ePassport has been introduced to further enhance the security of the New Zealand passport and ensure New Zealand meets the requirements for USA "visa waiver" border entry from 26 October 2006.

For frequently asked questions on e-passports please click here 
                                                                                                                                                                     

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