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…
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…
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,…
COVID-19 Information
Updated January 20th, 2021. COVID-19 Information: *** Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a…
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…
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…
COVID-19 – Important Notice regarding Visa and American Citizen Services
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All of New Zealand is currently at Alert Level 1. Click here to find out what this means. AMERICAN CITIZEN SERVICES: The U.S.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
U.S. Embassy New Zealand Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund – General Notice of Funding Opportunity
The Embassy of the United States in Wellington announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to…
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…
U.S. NZ Youth Council visit Rocket Lab
Guest blog post by U.S. Embassy Youth Councilor, Tom Wilkinson. At the beginning of November, the Auckland Youth Council were privileged to receive a guided…
Hamilton
Guest blog post by U.S. Embassy Youth Councilor, Josh Clark. A few months ago, to celebrate Independence Day 2020, the Auckland branch of the US-NZ…
The United States’ Enhanced & Enduring Commitment to the Pacific Islands Region from East-West...
Key officials engaged in United States relations with Pacific Islands countries discussed expanding presence and engagement in the region from development, military and congressional policy…
Covert, Coercive, and Corrupting: Countering the Chinese Communist Party’s Malign Influence in Free...
REMARKS – DAVID R. STILWELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS HOOVER INSTITUTION, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, ASIA SOCIETY VIRTUAL OCTOBER 30, 2020. As…
Nick talks Elections
Guest blog post by U.S. Embassy Youth Councilor, Amy Irvine. At the beginning of November, the Auckland Youth Council was fortunate enough to hear from…
2020 New Zealand General Election
State.gov PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 6, 2020. The United States congratulates New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Labour…
Growing New Zealand’s Computer Games Industry
Creative industries, especially the gaming development industry, are a strong area of trade between the United States and New Zealand. To promote this trade, U.S.…
Statement from National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien
From Whitehouse.gov Oct 23, 2020. The United States promotes a free and open Indo-Pacific region where likeminded nations uphold the international rules-based order. The United…
Ambassador Brown and Gail Brown attend the Titahi Bay US Memorial Unveiling
On 3 October 2020, U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown and Mrs Brown had the privilege to join Simon Strombomand, President of the Titahi Bay Royal New…
Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By!
October 21st UPDATE: Can I still register to vote? In most cases, yes, but it depends on your state. To check if there is still time…
