01-07-10

Embassy & NZ Consulate closed for Independence Day, Monday 5 July (external link)

The New Zealand Embassy in Washington D.C and the New Zealand Consulate-General Los Angeles will be closed on Monday, 5 July in observance of Independence Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, 6 July.
 

26-06-10

Position available for Kea North America Regional Manager (external link)

Kea New Zealand is seeking a Regional Manager to lead and continue the organization’s growth and momentum in North America.

22-06-10

Into the Wild New Zealand-Style Smithsonian Seminar (external link)

In this illustrated lecture, travel writer Andrew Evans explores the geography, biology, and history of all these islands in depth and tells the story of one of the world’s least-known destinations that is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

18-06-10

Making tax easier – Government consultation (external link)

The Government is consulting on changes to the way you deal with Inland Revenue.

Changes would mean simpler PAYE and tax returns, better online services and reduced business compliance costs. Join the discussion at www.ird.govt.nz/makingtaxeasier.

29-05-10

New Zealand scientists to work with Nasa on NZ$375m project (external link)

News Article: New Zealand Herald / NZ scientists to work with Nasa on $375m project (external link)

Media Release: NIWA / Man with a mission (external link)

28-05-10

Embassy closed for Memorial Day, Monday 31 May (external link)

The New Zealand Embassy in Washington D.C. will be closed on Monday, 31 May in observance of Memorial Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, 1 June.

14-05-10

Ambassador names Washington zoo’s first female kiwi chick (external link)

Kiwi are an endangered bird native to New Zealand.

To mark the historic hatching, keepers bestowed the honor of naming the chick upon a fellow ‘Kiwi’ - New Zealand Ambassador to the United States HE Roy Ferguson. 

Ambassador Ferguson named the chick Hiri (pronounced “HEE-ree”), which means “important and great” in Māori, New Zealand’s official indigenous language. 

This hatching is a significant milestone, not only for the zoo but also for kiwi populations worldwide.

06-05-10

NZ team wins place in prestigious US competition (external link)

A group of New Zealand university students have been selected to build a solar powered 'bach' in a competition organised by United States Department of Energy.The New Zealand team is one of only twenty selected internationally.

06-05-10

New Zealand welcomes US move to ratify Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone (external link)

Disarmament Minister Georgina te Heuheu has welcomed US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's announcement that the United States will work towards adhering to the South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone. 

Read full release (external link)

05-05-10

New Zealand's defence relationship with the United States is in "great shape" (external link)

General James Cartwright Vice Chairman of the United States of America Joint Chiefs of Staff is currently visiting New Zealand in what news media are describing as a very positive trip.

                                                                                                                                     

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