COVID-19 Information
Updated April 19th, 2021. COVID-19 Information: NEW ZEALAND COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL UPDATE – MARCH 12th: All of New Zealand is at Alert Level 1. Further…
COVID-19 – Important Notice regarding Visa and American Citizen Services
IMPORTANT NOTICE: NEW ZEALAND COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL UPDATE – MARCH 12th: All of New Zealand is at Alert Level 1. Further details: https://covid19.govt.nz. American Citizen…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Earthquake and Tsunami Resources
Due to an increase in strong earthquake activity in New Zealand on March 5, 2021, U.S. Consulate Auckland is sending the following reminders regarding earthquake safety.…
Grants Program – General Notice of Funding Opportunity
MORE DETAILS & APPLY HERE!! The U.S. Embassy New Zealand Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce…
Join the U.S. Embassy in New Zealand Youth Council in 2021!
UPDATE: Applications for 2021 have now closed. The U.S. Embassy in New Zealand is pleased to announce the 2021 Youth Council Program. This is an…
Paris Climate Agreement
White House statement. I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, having seen and considered the Paris Agreement, done at Paris…
The 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit
The United States welcomes companies of all sizes, from established multinationals to high-growth startups. The SelectUSA Investment Summit brings the diversity of the United States…
Be aware of ESTA scams
Looking for a USA Visa ? You may be eligible for an ESTA . This is the only official U.S. government Department of Homeland Security…
Study & Sport in the USA with the NCAA Eligibility Center
Join us in-person or through Facebook Live! Are you a talented student-athlete currently competing at a high level in your sport? You could be a…
SelectUSA and the U.S. – the Fix & Fogg story
Guest blog by Roman Jewell, co-founder of Fix & Fogg. This year’s SelectUSA Investment Summit will be virtual featuring 100+ virtual sessions, with access to investors/U.S.…
Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Auckland
The Government of New Zealand announced that Auckland will move to COVID Alert Level 2 at 0600 on Sunday, March 7th. The rest of New…
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Phone Call With New Zealand Minister of Defence...
From defence.gov. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and New Zealand Minister of Defence Peeni…
Ka Hao i te Ao – Going out and capturing the world with e-commerce
Guest blog post from Shay Wright – Co-Founder, Te Whare Hukahuka. When you hear of an ‘e-commerce business’, most people think of large multinationals like…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with New Zealand Foreign Minister Mahuta
Secretary Blinken’s Call with New Zealand Foreign Minister Mahuta OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 29, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary…
Meet Biden’s choice for secretary of state: Antony Blinken
For Antony Blinken, the incoming administration’s pick for America’s top diplomat, returning to the U.S. State Department brings the opportunity to continue both professional and…
A National Day of Unity
JANUARY 20, 2021 • PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION. I am humbled before God and my fellow Americans…
Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished…
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline…
Kamala Harris: America’s next Vice President
Kamala Devi Harris, a senator who has represented California in the U.S. Congress since 2017, will break barriers when she is inaugurated as Vice President…
Joe Biden: America’s next President
Joseph R. Biden Jr., a former Vice President and a longtime Capitol Hill lawmaker known for reaching across the political aisle to get things done,…
What is Inauguration Day? Inauguration of the President of the United States
On Inauguration Day the president-elect and vice-president-elect are sworn in and take office. What is Inauguration Day? Inauguration Day occurs every four years on January…
Alumni Spotlight Blog Series
Despite the challenges people-to-people exchanges have faced in 2020, we are always proud to share stories from our #InternationalExchangeAlumni . Some of our previous exchange…
The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United States. The third Monday in January marks Martin…
It’s all gone to the birds!!!
I remember back during the interminable days of lockdown, one of the highlights of my day was looking through the media websites for the latest…
Toys for Tots
Guest blog post by Marc A. Leon Guerrero Staff Sergeant, USMC Detachment Commander Marine Security Guard – Detachment Wellington U.S. Embassy Wellington, New Zealand Every…
Farewell all – Thank-you for everything!
How many of you reading this have ever stopped to think, “I wonder what they do at the U.S. Mission all day long?” Show of…
