British High Commission - Latest News [Page 3]
Foreign Office Minister visits New Zealand
Thursday, 18 February 2016, 10:49 am | British High Commission
Prosperity and security are top of the agenda for Hugo Swire, who will travel to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in an official visit to New Zealand. More >>
The Royal Navy’s HMS Protector in Christchurch
Wednesday, 20 January 2016, 10:18 am | British High Commission
The Royal Navy’s HMS Protector in Christchurch as part of historic Southern Ocean patrol The arrival of HMS Protector, a specialist ice patrol ship, in Christchurch today is a powerful demonstration of the close cooperation between the UK and New ... More >>
British Council Announces Shakespeare Lives
Thursday, 23 April 2015, 12:07 pm | British High Commission
NZ will participate in Shakespeare Lives , an unprecedented global programme of events and activities celebrating Shakespeare’s life on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his death in 2016. More >>
Great Britain welcomes NZ Ebola commitment
Monday, 17 November 2014, 4:06 pm | British High Commission
The New Zealand government decision to deploy 24 volunteers to Sierra Leone to help combat Ebola is very welcome, said British High Commissioner Jonathan Sinclair. More >>
Britain and Germany join for Armistice Day commemoration
Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 5:32 pm | British High Commission
Britain and Germany have joined together for a special Armistice Day commemoration at Parliament this evening (Tuesday Nov 11). More >>
NZ Infrastructure leaders head to UK
Monday, 3 November 2014, 4:16 pm | British High Commission
More than 30 infrastructure leaders are on their way to the UK to explore best practice in integrating urban intensification and infrastructure. More >>
UK Olympics Infrastructure Lessons Shared with NZ Leaders
Saturday, 23 August 2014, 11:52 am | British High Commission
The man responsible for delivering the London Olympic complex on time and one billion pounds under budget - Sir John Armitt – was in New Zealand this week. More >>
British High Commissioner arrives
Tuesday, 12 August 2014, 11:03 am | British High Commission
The new British High Commissioner to New Zealand, Jonathan Sinclair, is looking forward to strengthening the significant relationship Britain already has with New Zealand. More >>
UK companies have much to offer
Friday, 11 July 2014, 12:57 pm | British High Commission
The UK’s Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Lord Livingston, will be in New Zealand next week to spotlight the benefits of doing business with UK companies. More >>
Successful medical evacuation from Pitcairn Island
Sunday, 29 June 2014, 7:56 pm | British High Commission
The medical evacuation involved a 335 nautical mile (540 km) trip in an open boat to the island of Mangareva then an air ambulance flight 975 nautical miles (1570 km) to Papeete. More >>
New posting for British High Commissioner
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 9:45 am | British High Commission
The British High Commissioner to New Zealand, Samoa and Governor of Pitcairn, Mrs Vicki Treadell, completes her assignment here at the end of July. More >>
Civic leaders campaign to end sexual violence in war
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 11:33 am | British High Commission
Politicians, actors, fashion designers, civic leaders and prominent rugby players have all thrown their weight behind the campaign to end sexual violence in conflict zones. More >>
Make sexual violence in war a crime
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 4:59 pm | British High Commission
New Zealanders are being asked to join a global movement aimed at ending sexual violence in conflict zones. More >>
Two clear impressions of Wellington
Friday, 30 May 2014, 11:19 am | British High Commission
A delegation of British MPs has left Wellington with two distinct impressions, says the delegation leader Lord McNally. The first was the genuine warmth and empathy of the welcome, and the second was the 21st Century identity that New Zealand had ... More >>
British and Pacific Island MPs to visit
Friday, 23 May 2014, 4:29 pm | British High Commission
Members of the United Kingdom and the Pacific Island Commonwealth Parliamentary Associations will be in New Zealand next week to discuss a wide range of topics - from women in politics to social issues associated with the rebuild of Christchurch. More >>
Senior British Defence officers visit
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 3:11 pm | British High Commission
Two senior British Defence officers will arrive in New Zealand this Wednesday for high level talks with their New Zealand counterparts. More >>
Visit by English Premium League players welcomed
Friday, 2 May 2014, 12:29 pm | British High Commission
British High Commissioner to New Zealand Vicki Treadell said she was delighted that two of Britain’s top football teams were coming to New Zealand in July. More >>
Visit to New Zealand by Major General David Cullen
Thursday, 24 April 2014, 9:27 am | British High Commission
Britain’s Assistant Chief of the General Staff Major General David Cullen will arrive in New Zealand today (April 24) for high level Army-to-Army talks and a number of other military-related engagements. More >>
Anzac Day arrangements
Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 12:10 pm | British High Commission
The British Government and Armed Forces will be well represented at a number of Anzac Day services across the length and breadth of New Zealand on Anzac Day – from Russell in the north to Dunedin in the south. More >>
Creamy tasting dairy-free chocolate arrives
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 4:31 pm | British High Commission
Dairy-free chocolate from UK company Moo Free is now available in New Zealand. With dairy being one of the most common food allergies in New Zealand, the introduction of a great tasting dairy free chocolate will be exciting news for many households. More >>