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 year during the holidays Marines from the United States as well as Marines from Posts around the world initiate the Toys for Tots campaign. Toys for Tots began in 1947 …
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By Public Affairs Section | 23 December, 2020 | Categories: Child and Family Matters, Connecting with Kiwis, News, U.S. Embassy Wellington | Tags: Toys for Tots
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 to vote from abroad in your state of voting residence, visit https://www.fvap.gov/citizen-voter . Click on your state and scroll down to “Federal Election Deadlines” to verify your state’s deadlines. For full …
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By Public Affairs Section | 21 October, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Consular Affairs, Consulate General, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Consulate Auckland, U.S. Embassy Wellington | Tags: Elections, how do I vote, overseas voting, US Elections, Vote, vote 2020, Voting
By Mara Hosoda and Victoria Triegaardt, Public Affairs U.S. Consulate Auckland and U.S. Embassy Wellington. The U.S. Embassy in New Zealand has run the U.S.-New Zealand Youth Council program since 2010. The program is based on the university structure with a student group at the University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, Victoria University of …
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By Public Affairs Section | 18 May, 2016 | Categories: Connecting with Kiwis, Education, U.S. & New Zealand, U.S. Consulate Auckland, U.S. Embassy Wellington, Youth Outreach | Tags: Ambassador Gilbert, Auckland University of Technology, Craig Halbmaier, Robert Tate, U.S.-New Zealand Youth Council, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, USNZYouthCouncil, Victoria University of Wellington
Have you been accepted to a U.S. college or university and are getting ready to go? This free pre-departure orientation will cover everything from American culture to tips for packing and success as a student in the U.S. Come with your questions! AUCKLAND: WHEN – Friday, May 27, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM …
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By Mike Cousins | 5 May, 2016 | Categories: Auckland, Consulate General, Education, News, U.S. Consulate Auckland, U.S. Embassy Wellington | Tags: EducationUSA, EducationUSA NZ, Pre-Departure Orientation, Student Visa Day, Study USA, U.S. Student Visa, U.S. Study
By Davy Fogler, U.S. Embassy Wellington. As an American living abroad, I am always looking for ways to integrate into the community, and I have always loved singing – so what better way that to join the leading symphonic choir in Wellington! I became a member of The Orpheus Choir of Wellington in July 2015, …
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By Mike Cousins | 15 April, 2016 | Categories: Art & Culture, U.S. Embassy Wellington | Tags: A Sea Symphony, Orpheus Choir of Wellington, The Lion King, Vaughan Williams, Wellington Zoo
By Mara Hosoda, U.S. Consulate, Auckland Mana moana (“the power of the ocean”) was especially strong this month, connecting Kanaka Maoli (native people from Hawaii) to their Maori and Pacific cousins in Aotearoa. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate are proud to support and be a part of the many Hawaiian exchanges that occurred in March. …
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By Public Affairs Section | 24 March, 2016 | Categories: Alumni, Art & Culture, Auckland, Business, Child and Family Matters, Connecting with Kiwis, Consulate General, Events, First People's Connect, Former Ambassadors, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & New Zealand, U.S. Consulate Auckland, U.S. Embassy Wellington | Tags: Ali’i Kalani’opu’u, Arts Envoy, ATEED, Duke Kahanamoku, Hawaii, Kanaka Maoli, Kenneth Makuakane, mahiole, Mana moana, Pasifika Festival, Paula Fuga, Star Gossage, Ultimate Waterman Challenge, Waianae, Zane Kekoa Schweitzer
By Michael Cousins, Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy, Wellington Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are: Visas – …
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By Mike Cousins | 24 August, 2015 | Categories: News, U.S. & New Zealand, U.S. Consulate Auckland, U.S. Embassy Wellington | Tags: Mission website, New website