Updated April 9th 2020. Country-Specific Information: As of April 9th 2020, New Zealand has 1,239 confirmed & probable cases of COVID-19 within its borders ( interactive map of New Zealand cases )/ the latest number of cases can be found here ). New Zealand COVID-19 Alert Levels: These alert levels specify the public health and social measures to be taken. Click here to see the current alert level for New Zealand . IMPORTANT UPDATES: ***April 7th: Foreign Nationals Allowed to Transit …
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By Public Affairs Section | 9 April, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Information
IMPORTANT NOTICE: As of March 20, 2020, the United States Consulate in Auckland, New Zealand is suspending all routine consular services. All affected applicants have been notified via e-mail and will need to reschedule their interview for a future date. Routine American Citizen Services that are suspended include notarial services, social security benefit hours, non-emergency passport services, and reports of …
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By Public Affairs Section | 19 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Consular Affairs, Consulate General, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Passports, Visa Waiver Program, Visas | Tags: COVID, COVID-19, COVID-19 Information, Passports, Visa, Visas
From Whitehouse.gov Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you reside in China, have traveled to China recently, or intend to travel to China …
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By quinziomj | 5 February, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: corinavirus, Corona Virus
Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. As of January 30th, the New Zealand Minister of Health has stated that no cases of the coronavirus have yet to be confirmed in New Zealand. We recommend you follow the below precautions: CDC has issued …
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By Public Affairs Section | 31 January, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Corona Virus
U.S. Consulate General Auckland, New Zealand Updated, January 17th, 2020: Message for U.S. Citizens/Nationals – Registering to Vote, 2020. Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually …
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By Public Affairs Section | 17 January, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Elections, elections 2020, Vote, vote2020, Voting
UPDATE 12/13/19: “The tragedy at Whakaari/White Island has been, and continues to be, unspeakably difficult for the victims and their families. Supporting them is our primary focus. Today, at the end of a harrowing week, I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge anyone and everyone who has helped. In the immediate aftermath of …
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By Public Affairs Section | 10 December, 2019 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. & New Zealand | Tags: New Zealand Police, NZ Civil Defence, White Island
Due to the fire in the Central Business District of Auckland, the U.S. Consulate General Auckland will be closed to the public on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. For applicants who were planning to visit the Consulate for our open Wednesday notary appointments from 11 am – 12 pm, you are authorized entry to complete notary …
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By Public Affairs Section | 23 October, 2019 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: auckland fire, Notary
Measles is circulating in New Zealand, particularly in the Auckland region. Please follow the Ministry of Health link for more details about the 2019 measles outbreak. Measles is a disease caused by a virus that is spread through the air by breathing, coughing, or sneezing. Measles virus is highly contagious and can remain so for up to 2 …
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By Public Affairs Section | 5 September, 2019 | Categories: Alert, Connecting with Kiwis, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Measles, Measles disease
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) Starting on July 1, 2019, U.S. citizens traveling to New Zealand for tourism, some student programs, or short-term business will have to pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) . This levy will be assessed when a person applies for an NZeTA (required starting October 1, see next paragraph) or New Zealand visa. …
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By Mike Cousins | 29 July, 2019 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
UPDATE: 17th April, 2019 New Zealand’s terror threat level downgraded from ‘high’ to ‘ medium’ following Christchurch terror attack. More information on New Zealand’s threat levels and definitions can be found at: dpmc.govt.nz. ALERT UPDATE: 19th March, 2019 Please see below an updated briefing on March 18 from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: …
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By Public Affairs Section | 15 March, 2019 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: alert, Chch
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot …
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By Public Affairs Section | 13 February, 2018 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Absentee Voters, Vote, vote 2018, Vote U.S. Elections
The U.S. Consulate General Auckland will dismiss most staff two hours early today, Thursday April 13th, due to Tropical Cyclone Cook. Consular services will not be affected, so we are available to help everyone with an appointment scheduled for today. The Embassy in Wellington will maintain normal operating hours. Please note that Friday, April 14th …
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By Public Affairs Section | 13 April, 2017 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Tropical Cyclone Cook
The Department of State provides U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in New Zealand the following information related to the 2017 World Masters Games taking place in and around Auckland, New Zealand, from April 21 to 30, 2017. This fact sheet is meant to provide information regarding the current conditions within the country to U.S. …
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By Mike Cousins | 4 April, 2017 | Categories: Auckland, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: U.S. citizens, WORLD MASTERS GAMES
U.S. Consulate General Auckland – Security Message for U.S. Citizens – Worldwide Caution. As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. …
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By Mike Cousins | 18 March, 2017 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Consulate General Auckland. UPDATE Earthquake & Tsunami – November 21, 2016 U.S. Navy’s USS Sampson helps with the North Canterbury Earthquake Disaster Recovery Assistance. Read more . *** Emergency Message UPDATE for U.S. Citizens: Earthquake & Tsunami – November 15, 2016 A message for US Citizens: Please direct anyone with friends or family in Kaikoura to make …
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By Public Affairs Section | 14 January, 2017 | Categories: Consular Affairs, Consulate General, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & New Zealand, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: AMCITS, Geonet, New Zealand, North Canterbury Earthquake
A message about the recent earthquake from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Wellington. What happened? A M7.5 earthquake occurred northeast of Culverdon, New Zealand at 00:02 NZDT on 14 November 2016. Strong shaking was felt throughout New Zealand and lasted for over two minutes in some locations, and there have been aftershocks. However, while this event has had a significant …
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By Public Affairs Section | 16 November, 2016 | Categories: Connecting with Kiwis, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Ambassador Gilbert, Earthquake, eqnz, Kaikoura, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Wellington
U.S. Consulate General Auckland Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Earthquake & Tsunami November 14, 2016 The U.S. Geological Service has reported a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in North Canterbury, New Zealand on the South Island in the early hours of Monday morning. Its epicenter was 15 km north-east of Culverden, close to Hanmer Springs, at 12:02 AM local …
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By Ola Thorsen | 14 November, 2016 | Categories: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: ACS, AMCIT, CD, Earthquake, USGS
The first debate will be held at 2PM (NZ time) on Tuesday 27 September. See below for some of the ways you can watch it online. From ShareAmerica… Televised presidential-candidate debates have become a mainstay of U.S. elections since the first one in 1960 drew an audience of 74 million people. But that was just a …
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By Public Affairs Section | 27 September, 2016 | Categories: Elections, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, President of the United States | Tags: Clinton, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Elections, U.S. Elections 2016
Worldwide Caution September 10, 2016 As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups …
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By Public Affairs Section | 13 September, 2016 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, STEP, Worldwide Caution
Security Message for American citizens. United States Consulate Auckland, New Zealand Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration 24 August 2016 The Ethiopian and New Zealand Youth organization has planned a demonstration in front of the U.S. Consulate General in Auckland from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, 25 August 2016. They anticipate about 50 …
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By Public Affairs Section | 24 August, 2016 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
