Введение
Внешняя политика Новой Зеландии ориентирована главным образом на развитые демократические страны и развивающиеся экономики островов Тихого океана. До конца XX века Новая Зеландия была тесно связана с Соединенным Королевством (как бывшая британская колония) и поддерживала немногое двусторонних отношений с другими странами. Со второй половины XX века Австралия является наиболее важным культурным, экономическим и военным партнером Новой Зеландии. В настоящее время страна участвует в нескольких многосторонних политических организациях, включая Азиатско-Тихоокеанское экономическое сотрудничество, Тихоокеанское сообщество и Форум тихоокеанских островов. Новая Зеландия описывается как восходящая держава, однако это утверждение следует рассматривать в контексте ее экономики среднего размера и ограниченных военных возможностей. Основные политические партии страны в целом согласны с общими принципами внешней политики, а правительство активно продвигает свободную торговлю, ядерное разоружение и контроль над вооружениями. Летом 2013 года министр иностранных дел Новой Зеландии Мюррей Маккалли заявил: «Все важные для Новой Зеландии отношения находятся в хорошем состоянии. В отношениях с Соединенными Штатами есть надежда на значительный прорыв в сфере торговых связей». Китайско-новозеландские отношения также сдержанны, но торговля активно развивается. Решение Японии присоединиться к Транстихоокеанскому партнерству – это положительное изменение, и Новая Зеландия продолжает добиваться заключения соглашения о свободной торговле с Южной Кореей. Правительство продолжает реализацию планов по укреплению отношений в ряде других областей, включая Россию, Южную Азию, Латинскую Америку, Персидский залив и особенно страны Южной части Тихого океана. Оно также осознает потенциальные выгоды от более тесных связей со странами Африканского континента.
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The foreign relations of New Zealand are oriented chiefly toward developed democratic nations and emerging Pacific Island economies. Until the late 20th century, New Zealand aligned itself strongly with the United Kingdom (as a former British colony) and had few bilateral relationships with other countries. From the latter half of the 20th century, Australia has been New Zealand's most important cultural, economic and military partner. Today, the country participates in several multilateral political organisations, including Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, the Pacific Community, and the Pacific Islands Forum. New Zealand has been described as an emerging power; however, such a claim needs to be considered in the context of its medium sized economy and limited military capability. The country's major political parties have generally agreed on the broad outlines of foreign policy, and the government has been active in promoting free trade, nuclear disarmament, and arms control. In summer 2013, New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully reported that:
All New Zealand's important relationships are in good repair With the United States there are hopes of a major breakthrough in terms of trade relations. Sino – New Zealand relations are also subdued, but trade is burgeoning. Japan's decision to join the Trans Pacific Partnership is a welcome change and New Zealand continues to pursue a free trade agreement with South Korea. The government is pressing ahead with plans to strengthen relations in a number of other areas, including Russia, South Asia, Latin America, the Persian Gulf and especially the South Pacific. It is also alive to the potential benefits of closer ties with countries on the African continent.
The foreign relations of New Zealand are oriented chiefly toward developed democratic nations and emerging Pacific Island economies. Until the late 20th century, New Zealand aligned itself strongly with the United Kingdom (as a former British colony) and had few bilateral relationships with other countries. From the latter half of the 20th century, Australia has been New Zealand's most important cultural, economic and military partner. Today, the country participates in several multilateral political organisations, including Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, the Pacific Community, and the Pacific Islands Forum. New Zealand has been described as an emerging power; however, such a claim needs to be considered in the context of its medium sized economy and limited military capability. The country's major political parties have generally agreed on the broad outlines of foreign policy, and the government has been active in promoting free trade, nuclear disarmament, and arms control. In summer 2013, New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully reported that:
All New Zealand's important relationships are in good repair With the United States there are hopes of a major breakthrough in terms of trade relations. Sino – New Zealand relations are also subdued, but trade is burgeoning. Japan's decision to join the Trans Pacific Partnership is a welcome change and New Zealand continues to pursue a free trade agreement with South Korea. The government is pressing ahead with plans to strengthen relations in a number of other areas, including Russia, South Asia, Latin America, the Persian Gulf and especially the South Pacific. It is also alive to the potential benefits of closer ties with countries on the African continent.
Правительство маори
Новая Зеландия была впервые заселена полинезийцами примерно в 1300 году нашей эры. Начиная с 1760-х годов Новую Зеландию посещали различные европейские исследователи и торговцы, а затем миссионеры и поселенцы. Была установлена неформальная система торговли, особенно в Нортленде, и некоторые iwi (племена) стали богатыми и влиятельными. Поскольку общество маори было организовано на племенном уровне, состоя из множества меняющихся вождеств, отношения с европейцами носили спонтанный и неформальный характер. В 1835 году группа вождей Нортленда под руководством британского резидента Джеймса Басби подписала Декларацию независимости, которая была признана Великобританией.
New Zealand was first settled by Polynesians about 1300 AD. From the 1760s New Zealand was visited by various European explorers and traders, and later missionaries and settlers. An informal system of trade was established, especially in Northland, and some iwi (tribes) became wealthy and powerful. As Māori was a tribal level society of many shifting chiefdoms, relationships with Europeans were ad hoc and informal. In 1835 a group of Northland chiefs, under the guidance of British resident James Busby, signed a declaration of independence, which was recognised by Britain.
Британская колония
Многие маори по-прежнему опасались, что европейская держава может вторгнуться и лишить их земли, а некоторые iwi испытывали трудности с контролем над большим числом европейцев, посещавших и селившихся на их территориях. Английские миссионеры также были обеспокоены высоким уровнем беззакония, который подрывал их усилия по обращению маори в христианство. Британское колониальное ведомство, под влиянием миссионеров и докладов о том, что независимая Новозеландская компания планирует частную колонизацию островов, направило капитана Уильяма Хобсона для переговоров о заключении договора. Последующий Договор Вайтанги, подписанный в 1840 году, включил Новую Зеландию в состав Британской империи, учредил должность губернатора Новой Зеландии и предоставил маори права британских подданных. Аннексия Новой Зеландии Великобританией означала, что теперь Великобритания контролировала внешнюю политику Новой Зеландии. Началась субсидированная массовая иммиграция из Соединенного Королевства Великобритании и Ирландии, а в 1850–1860 годах прибывали старатели во время золотой лихорадки. В 1850-х годах колония получила внутреннее самоуправление с представительным и ответственным правительством, но не имела контроля над внешней политикой и обороной. В 1860-х годах британцы направили 16 000 солдат для подавления новозеландских войн на Северном острове. Колония экспортировала в Британию золото и, особенно, шерсть. С 1880-х годов развитие рефрижераторных перевозок позволило создать экспортную экономику, основанную на массовом экспорте замороженного мяса и молочных продуктов в Великобританию. В 1899–1902 годах Новая Зеландия впервые внесла свой вклад во внешнюю войну, отправив войска воевать на стороне Великобритании во Второй бурской войне. В 1907 году страна изменила свой статус с колонии на доминион, получив полную внутреннюю автономию. Новая Зеландия с энтузиазмом отправила значительную часть своей молодежи воевать на стороне Великобритании в Первой мировой войне. Их героизм в провалившейся Галлипольской кампании сделал их жертвы символическими в новозеландской памяти и обеспечил психологическую независимость нации. После войны Новая Зеландия подписала Версальский договор (1919) и присоединилась к Лиге Наций. Веллингтон доверял консервативным правительствам в Лондоне, но не лейбористам. Когда британская Лейбористская партия пришла к власти в 1924 и 1929 годах, правительство Новой Зеландии почувствовало угрозу со стороны внешней политики лейбористов из-за их ориентации на Лигу Наций. К Лиге относились с недоверием, и Веллингтон не ожидал установления мирного миропорядка под эгидой Лиги. Самый лояльный доминион Империи стал диссидентом, выступая против усилий первого и второго британских лейбористских правительств по доверию механизмам арбитража и коллективной безопасности Лиги. Правительства партий Реформ и Объединенных сил в период с 1912 по 1935 год проводили "реалистичную" внешнюю политику. Они придавали первостепенное значение национальной безопасности, скептически относились к международным институтам, таким как Лига, и не проявляли интереса к вопросам самоопределения, демократии и прав человека. Однако оппозиционная Лейбористская партия была более идеалистичной и предлагала либеральный интернационалистский подход к международным делам. С 1935 года Первое лейбористское правительство проявило ограниченную степень идеализма во внешней политике, например, выступив против политики умиротворения нацистской Германии и Японии.
Many Māori were still worried that a European power might invade and dispossess them, and some iwi were having difficulties controlling the large numbers of Europeans who visited and settled in their areas. English missionaries were also concerned about the levels of lawlessness, which were undermining their efforts to convert Māori to Christianity. The British Colonial Office, influenced by the missionaries and by reports that the independent New Zealand Company was planning to privately colonise the islands, sent naval captain William Hobson to negotiate a treaty. The subsequent Treaty of Waitangi, signed in 1840, made New Zealand part of the British Empire, established a Governor of New Zealand, and gave Māori the rights of British subjects. The annexation of New Zealand by Britain meant that Britain now controlled New Zealand's foreign policy. Subsidised large scale immigration from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland began, and miners came for the gold rush around 1850–60. The colony became internally self governing in the 1850s with representative and responsible government, but had no control over foreign affairs and defence. In the 1860s, the British sent 16,000 soldiers to contain the New Zealand wars in the North Island. The colony shipped gold and, especially, wool to Britain. From the 1880s the development of refrigerated shipping allowed the establishment of an export economy based on the mass export of frozen meat and dairy products to Britain. In 1899–1902 New Zealand made its first contribution to an external war, sending troops to fight on the British side in the Second Boer War. The country changed status from colony to dominion with full internal self governance in 1907. New Zealand eagerly sent a large fraction of its young men to fight on Britain's side in the First World War. Their heroism in the failed Gallipoli campaign made their sacrifices iconic in New Zealand memory, and secured the psychological independence of the nation. After the war New Zealand signed the Treaty of Versailles (1919) joined the League of Nations. Wellington trusted Conservative Party governments in London, but not Labour. When the British Labour Party took power in 1924 and 1929, the New Zealand government felt threatened by Labour's foreign policy because of its reliance upon the League of Nations. The League was distrusted and Wellington did not expect to see the coming of a peaceful world order under League auspices. What had been the Empire's most loyal Dominion became a dissenter as it opposed efforts the first and second British Labour governments to trust the League's framework of arbitration and collective security agreements. The governments of the Reform and United Parties between 1912 and 1935 followed a "realistic" foreign policy. They made national security a high priority, were sceptical of international institutions such as the League, and showed no interest on the questions of self determination, democracy, and human rights. However the opposition Labour Party was more idealistic and proposed a liberal internationalist outlook on international affairs. From 1935 the First Labour Government showed a limited degree of idealism in foreign policy, for example opposing the appeasement of Nazi Germany and Japan.
Вторая мировая война
Когда в 1939 году началась Вторая мировая война, Новая Зеландия безоговорочно присоединилась к обороне Великобритании, и премьер-министр Майкл Джозеф Савидж заявил: "Где идет Британия, пойдем и мы; где стоит Британия, там и мы будем стоять". Новозеландские солдаты воевали в Северной Африке, Италии и на Тихом океане, а летчики – в Англии и на Тихом океане, на протяжении всей войны, даже несмотря на опасения Новой Зеландии по поводу вторжения японцев.
When World War II broke out in 1939, New Zealand whole heartedly joined in the defence of Britain, with Prime Minister Michael Joseph Savage declaring that "where Britain goes, we go; where Britain stands, we stand". New Zealand soldiers served in North Africa, Italy and the Pacific, and airmen in England and the Pacific, throughout the war, even when New Zealand had concerns about invasion by the Japanese.
С 1945 года
Во время Второй мировой войны правительство Новой Зеландии впервые создало Департамент внешних дел (ныне Министерство иностранных дел и торговли) в 1943 году, взяв под контроль внешнюю политику, которая ранее осуществлялась Управлением по делам доминионов в Лондоне. В 1947 году Новая Зеландия ратифицировала Вестминстерский статут 1931 года Законом о принятии Вестминстерского статута 1947 года, что сделало Новую Зеландию полностью независимой от Великобритании. Падение Сингапура во время Второй мировой войны заставило Новую Зеландию осознать, что она больше не может полагаться на Великобританию в защите Британской империи. Новозеландские войска поддержали британцев в успешной борьбе против коммунистического восстания в Малайзии и содержали эскадрилью истребителей ВВС в Сингапуре, а затем на Кипре, вновь поддерживая британские силы. Дипломаты Новой Зеландии стремились к союзу с Соединенными Штатами Америки и в 1951 году присоединились к Договору ANZUS между Новой Зеландией, Австралией и США. В обмен на гарантии защиты со стороны Америки Новая Зеландия чувствовала себя обязанной поддерживать Америку в ее войнах и направила свои силы в Корейскую войну (1950–1953 гг.) под эгидой командования Организации Объединенных Наций и во Вьетнамскую войну. К 1970-м годам многие новозеландцы стали испытывать дискомфорт от поддержки своей страной США, особенно во Вьетнаме и в связи с визитами ядерных и оснащенных ядерным оружием военных кораблей Вооруженных сил Соединенных Штатов. Третье лейбористское правительство (1972–1975 гг.) вывело новозеландские войска из Вьетнамской войны и протестовало против французских ядерных испытаний в Тихом океане, однажды отправив военный корабль в качестве неодобрительного наблюдателя на испытаниях. Вступление Великобритании в Европейское экономическое сообщество в 1973 году вынудило Новую Зеландию играть более независимую роль. Этот шаг Великобритании ограничил доступ Новой Зеландии к ее крупнейшему рынку, и она начала искать новых торговых партнеров в Азии, Америке и на Ближнем Востоке. Австралия и Новая Зеландия подписали соглашение о свободной торговле и более тесных экономических отношениях в 1983 году. Избрание Четвертого лейбористского правительства в 1984 году ознаменовало новый период независимой внешней политики. Суда с ядерной силовой установкой и ядерным оружием были запрещены в водах Новой Зеландии, что фактически исключило Новую Зеландию из пакта ANZUS. Иммиграционное законодательство было либерализовано, что привело к значительному увеличению иммиграции из Азии. Четвертое национальное правительство (1990–1999 гг.) либерализовало торговлю, отменив большинство тарифов и ограничений на импорт. В 2008 году министр иностранных дел Уинстон Петерс объявил о том, что он назвал «сейсмическим сдвигом для внешнеполитической службы Новой Зеландии», призванным исправить «трудности страны в поддержании адекватного присутствия на международной арене». Петерс заявил, что министерство получит дополнительное финансирование и увеличит число новозеландских дипломатов, работающих за рубежом, на 50%. Однако эта политика была отменена после всеобщих выборов 2008 года, в результате которых к власти пришло Пятое национальное правительство Новой Зеландии во главе с Джоном Кеем.
During World War II the New Zealand government created a Department of External Affairs (now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) for the first time in 1943, taking control of foreign policy that had previously been run by the Dominions Office in London. In 1947 New Zealand ratified the 1931 Statute of Westminster with the Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1947, which made New Zealand fully independent of Britain. The Fall of Singapore during World War II made New Zealand realise that she could no longer rely on Britain to defend the British Empire. New Zealand troops supported the British in the successful battle against Communist insurrection in Malaysia and maintained an air force fighter squadron in Singapore, and later on Cyprus, again supporting British forces. New Zealand diplomats sought an alliance with the United States of America, and in 1951 adhered to the ANZUS Treaty between New Zealand, Australia and the US. In return for America's guarantee of protection, New Zealand felt obliged to support America in its wars, and New Zealand committed forces to the Korean War (1950–1953) under United Nations Command auspices and to the Vietnam War. By the 1970s, many New Zealanders began to feel uncomfortable with their country's support for the US, particularly in Vietnam and regarding the visits of nuclear powered and armed United States Armed Forces warships. The Third Labour government (1972–1975) pulled New Zealand troops out of the Vietnam War and protested against French nuclear testing in the Pacific, at one stage sending a warship to act as disapproving witness to the tests. Britain's entry into the European Economic Community in 1973 forced New Zealand into a more independent role. The British move restricted New Zealand's trade access to its biggest market, and it sought new trading partners in Asia, America and the Middle East. Australia and New Zealand signed the free trade Closer Economic Relations agreement in 1983. The election of the Fourth Labour Government in 1984 marked a new period of independent foreign policy. Nuclear powered and nuclear armed ships were banned from New Zealand waters, effectively removing New Zealand from the ANZUS pact. Immigration laws were liberalised, leading to a massive increase in immigration from Asia. The Fourth National Government (1990–1999) liberalised trade by removing most tariffs and import restrictions. In 2008, Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters announced what he called "a seismic change for New Zealand's foreign service", designed to remedy the country's "struggling to maintain an adequate presence on the international stage". Peters said that the Ministry would receive additional funding and increase the number of New Zealand diplomats serving abroad by 50%. However this policy was reversed following the 2008 General Election which brought the John Key led Fifth National Government of New Zealand to power.
Содружество Наций
Новая Зеландия является государством-членом Содружества Наций – будучи одним из первоначальных членов, Доминион Новой Зеландии был провозглашен 26 сентября 1907 года. Действующий монарх и глава государства, в настоящее время король Карл III, король Новой Зеландии, представлен генерал-губернатором Новой Зеландии. Новая Зеландия поддерживает тесные отношения с большинством других стран Содружества и имеет Верховных комиссаров и Верховные комиссариаты в большинстве из них.
New Zealand is a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations – as one of the original members, the Dominion of New Zealand was declared on 26 September 1907. The reigning monarch and head of state, currently King Charles III, King of New Zealand is viceregally represented by the Governor General of New Zealand. New Zealand has strong relations with most other Commonwealth countries and has High Commissioners and High Commissions in most of them.
Организация Объединенных Наций
Новая Зеландия была одним из основателей Организации Объединенных Наций в 1945 году и вошла в первый состав непостоянных членов Совета Безопасности ООН, работавших по принципу ротации. Премьер-министр Новой Зеландии Питер Фрейзер полагал, что для обеспечения безопасности Новой Зеландии в южной части Тихого океана необходимо установить союзнические отношения с крупными мировыми державами, такими как Соединенные Штаты, посредством какой-либо организации, которая гарантировала бы участие малых государств в решении мировых вопросов. После падения Сингапура во время Второй мировой войны стало очевидно, что Великобритания больше не способна защитить Новую Зеландию, поэтому правительство пришло к выводу, что политика независимых отношений с рядом сильных держав – наилучший способ обеспечить оборону Новой Зеландии.
New Zealand was a founding member of the United Nations in 1945, and was in the first set of rotating non permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. New Zealand Prime Minister Peter Fraser felt that in order for New Zealand to be secure in the South Pacific, it need to align itself with major world powers like the United States through some kind of organisation that could guarantee small powers a say in world affairs. After the Fall of Singapore during World War II it became clear that Britain was no longer able to protect New Zealand so the government decided that a policy of independent relations with a group of strong powers was the best way to defend New Zealand.
Участие в международных организациях
Новая Зеландия участвует в Организации Объединенных Наций (ООН), Всемирной торговой организации (ВТО), Всемирном банке, Международном валютном фонде (МВФ), Организации экономического сотрудничества и развития (ОЭСР), Международном энергетическом агентстве, Азиатском банке развития, Форуме тихоокеанских островов, Секретариате Тихоокеанского сообщества, Коломбо-плане, Азиатско-тихоокеанском экономическом сотрудничестве (АТЭС) и Международной китобойной комиссии. Новая Зеландия также активно участвует в качестве члена Содружества. Несмотря на разрыв в 1985 году военного альянса ANZUS, Новая Зеландия поддерживает хорошие рабочие отношения с Соединенными Штатами и Австралией по широкому кругу международных вопросов. В прошлом географическая изоляция Новой Зеландии и общее процветание ее сельскохозяйственной экономики минимизировали общественный интерес к международным делам. Однако рост мировой торговли и другие международные экономические события сделали новозеландцев все более осведомленными о зависимости их страны от нестабильных зарубежных рынков. Правительство Новой Зеландии решительно выступает за свободную торговлю, особенно сельскохозяйственной продукцией, и страна входит в группу стран Кернса в ВТО. Экономическое взаимодействие Новой Зеландии с Азией становится все более важным. Новая Зеландия является "партнером по диалогу" с Ассоциацией государств Юго-Восточной Азии (АСЕАН), членом Саммита Восточной Азии и активным участником АТЭС. Как член-учредитель Коломбоского плана, Новая Зеландия предоставила азиатским странам техническую помощь и капитал. Она также вносит вклад через Азиатский банк развития и программы ООН и является членом Экономического и социального совета ООН для Азии и Тихого океана.
New Zealand participates in the United Nations (UN); the World Trade Organization (WTO); World Bank; the International Monetary Fund (IMF); the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development (OECD); the International Energy Agency; the Asian Development Bank; the Pacific Islands Forum; the Secretariat of the Pacific Community; the Colombo Plan; Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand also actively participates as a member of the Commonwealth. Despite the 1985 rupture in the ANZUS military alliance, New Zealand has maintained good working relations with the United States and Australia on a broad array of international issues. In the past, New Zealand's geographic isolation and its agricultural economy's general prosperity minimised public interest in international affairs. However, growing global trade and other international economic events have made New Zealanders increasingly aware of their country's dependence on unstable overseas markets. New Zealand governments strongly advocate free trade, especially in agricultural products, and the country belongs to the Cairns group of nations in the WTO. New Zealand's economic involvement with Asia has become increasingly important. New Zealand is a "dialogue partner" with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a member of the East Asia Summit and an active participant in APEC. As a charter member of the Colombo Plan, New Zealand has provided Asian countries with technical assistance and capital. It also contributes through the Asian Development Bank and through UN programs and is a member of the UN Economic and Social Council for Asia and the Pacific.
Резюме участия международной организации
ABEDA, ANZUS (США приостановили обязательства по безопасности в отношении Новой Зеландии 11 августа 1986 года), APEC, ARF (партнер по диалогу), АБР, АСЕАН (партнер по диалогу), Группа Австралии, Содружество, КП, ЕБРР, ЭСКАТО, ФАО, МАГАТЭ, МБРР, ИКАО, МТП, МУС, МК профсоюзов, МККК, МАР, МЭА, МФСР, МФК, МФОК, МГО, МОТ, МВФ, ММО, Интерпол, МОК, МОМ, ISO, МСЭ, Движение неприсоединения (гость), Группа поставщиков ядерных материалов, ОЭСР, ОЗХО, ПМС, Форум тихоокеанских островов, Секретариат тихоокеанского сообщества, ООН, UNAMSIL, ЮНКТАД, ЮНЕСКО, УВКБ ООН, ЮНИДО, UNMIK, UNMISET, UNMOP, UNTSO, ВСП, ВТам, ВОЗ, ВОИС, ВМО, ВТО.
ABEDA, ANZUS (U. S. suspended security obligations to NZ on 11 August 1986), APEC, ARF (dialogue partner), AsDB, ASEAN (dialogue partner), Australia Group, Commonwealth, CP, EBRD, ESCAP, FAO, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICCt, ICFTU, ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO, ITU, NAM (guest), NSG, OECD, OPCW, PCA, PIF, Sparteca, SPC, UN, UNAMSIL, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNMIK, UNMISET, UNMOP, UNTSO, UPU, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Заморские территории
Новая Зеландия управляет Токелау (ранее известным как Токелауские острова) как неподвластной самоуправлению колониальной территорией. В феврале 2006 года в Токелау под эгидой ООН был проведен референдум о переходе к самоуправлению, однако необходимое для принятия решения большинство в две трети голосов не было достигнуто. Самоа находилась под протекторатом Новой Зеландии с 1918 по 1962 год, когда обрела полную независимость. Тем не менее, Новая Зеландия сохраняет определенные обязательства в отношении бывших колоний Ниуэ и Островов Кука, которые состоят в свободном ассоциированном государстве с Новой Зеландией. Граждане всех трех стран обладают новозеландским гражданством и, как следствие, правом на получение медицинского обслуживания и образования в Новой Зеландии. Новая Зеландия также предъявляет претензии на часть Антарктиды, известную как Земля Росса, с 1923 года.
New Zealand administers Tokelau (formerly known as the Tokelau Islands) as a non self governing colonial territory. In February 2006 a UN sponsored referendum was held in Tokelau on whether to become a self governing state, but this failed to achieve the two thirds majority required to pass. Samoa was a New Zealand protectorate from 1918 to full independence in 1962. However New Zealand retains some responsibilities for former colonies Niue and the Cook Islands which are in free association with New Zealand. Citizens of all three countries hold New Zealand citizenship and the associated rights to healthcare and education in New Zealand. New Zealand has also claimed part of Antarctica known as the Ross Dependency since 1923.
Военный
Учитывая свою географию, Новая Зеландия не сталкивается с непосредственной угрозой своей территориальной целостности, что отражается в ее оборонной политике и ограниченных финансовых возможностях. Вооруженные силы Новой Зеландии относительно небольшие по сравнению с вооруженными силами многих других стран и не располагают средствами ведения воздушного боя, хотя их армия общепризнанно отличается высоким профессионализмом. Основная часть зарубежных операций приходится на миротворчество, особенно в Тихоокеанском регионе, при этом ответственность за более широкую региональную безопасность лежит на Австралии. В XXI веке миротворческие контингенты были направлены в Восточный Тимор, Соломоновы Острова и Тонгу. Инженерные и вспомогательные подразделения также принимали участие в войне в Ираке, хотя Новая Зеландия не входила в "коалицию желающих". Наиболее значительным военным участием Новой Зеландии в последние десятилетия была операция в Афганистане после вторжения в эту страну под руководством США после терактов 11 сентября. В состав контингента входили военнослужащие SAS. В феврале 2021 года МИД Новой Зеландии (MFAT) подтвердил выдачу разрешений на экспорт военной техники, проданной Вооруженным силам Саудовской Аравии в 2016 и 2018 годах. Документы, полученные в соответствии с Законом о свободе информации, содержали подробную информацию об этих экспортных операциях. За этим последовало сообщение о том, что подразделение Air New Zealand оказывало Королевскому флоту Саудовской Аравии услуги на контрактной основе, нарушая свои обязательства в области прав человека. В начале апреля 2021 года МИД Новой Зеландии поручил бывшему руководителю Министерства экономического развития, инноваций и занятости провести проверку деятельности подразделения Air New Zealand The Gas Turbines, оказывавшего поддержку Королевскому саудовскому флоту. Контрактное соглашение между двумя сторонами подверглось критике в связи с ролью Саудовской Аравии в войне в Йемене. Сообщалось, что ООН выразила обеспокоенность по поводу возможного использования военной техники, экспортируемой в Саудовскую Аравию, в йеменском конфликте, однако МИД Новой Зеландии санкционировал экспорт, что вызвало вопросы об отношениях Новой Зеландии с Саудовской Аравией.
Given its geography, New Zealand faces no immediate threat to its territorial integrity and its defense posture, and limited financial capability, reflects this. The New Zealand Defence Force is small compared to many other countries and its lacks air combat capability, although its army is generally regarded as very professional. Its overseas duties consist mostly of peacekeeping, especially in the Pacific, with wider regional security falling to Australia. In the 21st century, peacekeeping detachments have been deployed to East Timor, the Solomon Islands, and Tonga. Engineering and support forces have also been involved in the Iraq War, although New Zealand is not a member of the 'coalition of the willing'. New Zealand's heaviest military involvement in recent decades has been in Afghanistan following the United States led invasion of that country after the 9/11 attacks. The deployment has included SAS troops. In February 2021 the MFAT confirmed granting export permits for military equipment to be sold to the Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia in the years 2016 and 2018, respectively. Documents obtained under the Official Information Act showed detailed transactions of the military export. The revelation was followed by a previous revelation of the business unit of Air New Zealand aiding the Royal Saudi Navy on a contractual basis, breaching its obligations towards human rights. The case of Air New Zealand's business unit The Gas Turbines aiding Royal Saudi navy was commissioned in early April 2021 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to be reviewed by a former executive of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The contractual arrangement between the two was criticised following the Arab nation's role in the Yemen war. It was reported that the UN had expressed concerns regarding any military exports made to Saudi could possibly be used in the Yemeni conflict, despite which the MFAT sanctioned exports to the country, inviting scrutiny over New Zealand's relations with Saudi Arabia.
Иностранная помощь
Программа официальной помощи Новой Зеландии управляется Агентством Новой Зеландии по международному развитию (NZAID) – полуавтономным органом в составе Министерства иностранных дел и торговли. В 2007 году Новая Зеландия занимала шестое место с конца среди стран-доноров иностранной помощи в Организации экономического сотрудничества и развития (ОЭСР) по соотношению расходов на помощь в целях развития с валовым национальным доходом (ВНД). Доля Новой Зеландии составила 0,27% ВНД. Значительная часть этой помощи была направлена в страны Тихоокеанского региона. Однако, в ответ на крупные кризисы страна иногда оказывает более щедрую поддержку, например, выделила около 100 миллионов долларов на оказание помощи пострадавшим от цунами в Индийском океане в 2004 году, пообещала 1 миллион долларов на помощь в ликвидации последствий землетрясения на Гаити в 2010 году, а позднее правительство пожертвовало 2 миллиона долларов на оказание помощи после землетрясения и цунами в Японии в 2011 году. После землетрясений в Непале в апреле и мае 2015 года правительство Новой Зеландии направило первоначальную гуманитарную помощь в размере 1 миллиона долларов и мобилизовало 45 специалистов городского поиска и спасения. Войска и самолеты Новой Зеландии также часто направляются в районы бедствий в Азиатско-Тихоокеанском регионе.
New Zealand's official aid programme is managed by the New Zealand Agency for International Development (NZAID), a semi autonomous body within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. In 2007, New Zealand was the sixth lowest foreign aid donor in the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development (OECD), based on proportion of gross national income (GNI) spent on overseas development assistance. New Zealand's contribution was 0.27% of GNI. Much this went to the Pacific region. However, the country is occasionally more generous in responding to major crises, for example donating around $100 million to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami relief efforts, the committed $1 million to the 2010 Haiti earthquake relief efforts, and later the government donated $2 million to the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami relief efforts. Following the April and May 2015 Nepal earthquake, the New Zealand Government sent an initial $1 million in humanitarian aid, and has mobilized 45 urban search and rescue technicians. New Zealand troops and aircraft are also often sent to disaster areas in the Asia Pacific region.
Политика без ядерного оружия
В 1970-х и 1980-х годах антиядерные настроения усилились в Новой Зеландии, вызвав обеспокоенность по поводу французских ядерных испытаний на атолле Моруроа в Тихом океане. Третье правительство лейбористов во главе с Норманом Кирком, при поддержке Австралии, в 1972 году обратилось в Международный Суд, требуя от Франции прекратить атмосферные ядерные испытания на атолле Муруроа во Французской Полинезии в южной части Тихого океана. В 1972 году, в знак протеста и неповиновения, правительство Кирка направило два фрегата в район испытаний Моруроа. Яхты сторонников мира, пытавшиеся сорвать французские испытания, в период с 1972 по 1991 год совершали скоординированные протесты, заходя в зоны отчуждения вокруг Муруроа. Продолжали нарастать опасения по поводу распространения ядерного оружия и наличия ядерных боеголовок или реакторов на кораблях ВМС США, посещающих порты Новой Зеландии. После избрания в 1984 году правительство лейбористов Дэвида Ланга выразило свое несогласие с визитами таких кораблей. В феврале 1985 года Новая Зеландия отказала в заходе судну "Бьюкенен", в ответ на что Соединенные Штаты объявили о приостановке своих договорных обязательств перед Новой Зеландией до восстановления доступа в порты. В 1987 году правительство лейбористов укрепило свою позицию, объявив Новую Зеландию зоной, свободной от ядерного оружия (Закон о зоне, свободной от ядерного оружия, разоружении и контроле над вооружениями 1987 года), фактически юридически исключив Новую Зеландию из сценария ядерного сдерживания и запретив заход в ее порты военных кораблей с ядерной силовой установкой. Военные корабли, не подпадающие под эту категорию, не блокировались, но США придерживались точки зрения, что любое последующее посещение Новой Зеландии военным кораблем не может быть осуществлено без нарушения политики безопасности США, заключающейся в "ни подтверждении, ни отрицании" ядерных возможностей своих кораблей. В 1987 году Новая Зеландия приняла закон, провозглашающий страну зоной, свободной от ядерного оружия, а именно Закон о зоне, свободной от ядерного оружия, разоружении и контроле над вооружениями; в том же году США ответили актом Брумфилда, обозначив Новую Зеландию как "друга", а не "союзника". С тех пор отношения между Новой Зеландией и США переживали периоды взлетов и падений. В последние годы некоторые выступали за отмену антиядерного законодательства, особенно политическая партия ACT New Zealand; вплоть до февраля 2006 года Национальная партия поддерживала проведение референдума по этому вопросу. Однако общественное мнение по-прежнему решительно поддерживает статус страны как зоны, свободной от ядерного оружия. В мае 2006 года помощник госсекретаря США по делам Восточной Азии и Тихого океана Кристофер Хилл назвал разногласия между США и Новой Зеландией "пережитком прошлого", но также дал понять, что США стремятся к более тесным оборонным отношениям с Новой Зеландией и высоко оценили участие Новой Зеландии в Афганистане и восстановлении Ирака. "Вместо того, чтобы пытаться изменить мнение друг друга по ядерному вопросу, который является своего рода пережитком, я думаю, нам следует сосредоточиться на том, что мы можем сделать", - заявил он в интервью Australian Financial Review. В 2006 году давление со стороны Соединенных Штатов на внешнюю политику Новой Зеландии усилилось, когда американские торговые чиновники связали отмену запрета на заход американских ядерных кораблей в порты Новой Зеландии с потенциальным соглашением о свободной торговле между двумя странами. Отношения между Францией и Новой Зеландией были напряженными в течение двух коротких периодов в 1980-х и 1990-х годах из-за французских ядерных испытаний на Моруроа и взрыва на борту судна "Радужный воин" в гавани Окленда. Последнее широко рассматривалось как акт государственного терроризма против суверенитета Новой Зеландии и был санкционирован тогдашним президентом Франции Франсуа Миттераном, хотя он отрицал свою причастность в то время. Эти события укрепили решимость Новой Зеландии сохранить свою антиядерную политику. В настоящее время отношения между двумя странами сердечные, с развитой торговлей и многочисленными новыми двусторонними связями. В 2017 году Новая Зеландия подписала Договор Организации Объединенных Наций о запрещении ядерного оружия. Министр иностранных дел Джерри Браунли заявил, что договор "соответствует давней приверженности Новой Зеландии международным усилиям по ядерному разоружению".
In the 1970s and 1980s, anti nuclear sentiment increased across New Zealand fuelling concerns about French nuclear testing in the Pacific at Moruroa atoll. The third Labour Government under Norman Kirk, co sponsored by Australia, took France before the International Court of Justice in 1972, requesting that the French cease atmospheric nuclear testing at Mururoa Atoll in French Polynesia in the southern Pacific Ocean. In 1972, as an act of defiance and protest the Kirk government sent two of its navy frigates, and into the Moruroa test zone area. Peace yachts attempting to disrupt the French tests had been sailing in coordinated protests into the Mururoa exclusion zones between 1972 and 1991. Concerns about Nuclear proliferation and the presence of nuclear warheads or reactors on United States Navy ships visiting New Zealand ports continued to escalate. After it was elected in 1984, the Labour Party government of David Lange indicated its opposition to visits by such ships. In February 1985, New Zealand turned away the Buchanan and in response the United States announced that it was suspending its treaty obligations to New Zealand unless port access was restored. In 1987 the Labour government strengthened its stance by declaring New Zealand a nuclear free zone (New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act 1987), effectively legally removing New Zealand from the nuclear deterrent scenario and banning the entry of nuclear powered warships into its ports. Warships that did not fall into this category were not blocked, but the US took the view that any subsequent visit by a warship to New Zealand could not be carried out without violating the US' security policy of "neither confirming nor denying" nuclear capability of its ships. In 1987, New Zealand passed legislation making the country a nuclear free zone, namely the New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act; in the same year the US retaliated with the Broomfield Act, designating New Zealand as a "friend" rather than an "ally". Relations between New Zealand and the US have had several ups and downs since then. In recent years, some voices have suggested removing the anti nuclear legislation, especially the ACT New Zealand political party; and up until February 2006 the National Party was in favour of holding a referendum on the issue. However, public opinion remains strongly in favour of the country's status as a nuclear free zone. In May 2006, US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs, Christopher Hill, described the disagreement between the US and New Zealand as "a relic" but also signalled that the US wanted a closer defence relationship with New Zealand and praised New Zealand's involvement in Afghanistan and reconstruction in Iraq. "Rather than trying to change each other's minds on the nuclear issue, which is a bit of a relic, I think we should focus on things we can make work," he told the Australian Financial Review. Pressure from the United States on New Zealand's foreign policy increased in 2006, with U. S. trade officials linking the repeal of the ban of American nuclear ships from New Zealand's ports to a potential free trade agreement between the two countries. Relations between France and New Zealand were strained for two short periods in the 1980s and 1990s over the French nuclear tests at Moruroa and the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbour. The latter was widely regarded as an act of state terrorism against New Zealand's sovereignty and was ordered by then French President François Mitterrand, although he denied any involvement at the time. These events worked to strengthen New Zealand's resolve to retain its anti nuclear policy. Relations between the two countries are now cordial, with strong trade and many new bilateral links. In 2017, New Zealand signed the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Foreign Affairs Minister Gerry Brownlee said the treaty is "consistent with New Zealand's long standing commitment to international nuclear disarmament efforts".
Латинская Америка
Новая Зеландия имеет прочные связи с рядом стран Латинской Америки, особенно в экономической сфере. В Новой Зеландии имеются посольства в Мехико, Сантьяго, Бразилиа и Буэнос-Айресе, первое из которых (Сантьяго) было открыто в 1972 году. Стратегия правительства Новой Зеландии в отношении Латинской Америки, опубликованная в мае 2010 года, оценивает годовой экспорт Новой Зеландии в регион в 1 миллиард новозеландских долларов, а инвестиции Новой Зеландии в регион (в таких областях, как агротехнологии, энергетика, рыболовство и специализированное производство) – примерно в 1,3 миллиарда новозеландских долларов. В Стратегии утверждается, что существует значительный потенциал для расширения инвестиций и торговли услугами Новой Зеландии в регионе. Ориентируясь на шесть стран (Бразилия, Мексика, Чили, Аргентина, Уругвай и Перу), Стратегия предполагает, что Новая Зеландия должна стремиться к: продвижению более глубокого понимания региона среди новозеландских предприятий для выявления перспектив увеличения инвестиций, торговли и совместных предприятий; снижению барьеров для ведения бизнеса между Новой Зеландией и Латинской Америкой; продвижению туризма в Новой Зеландии в регионе; улучшению авиасообщения между Новой Зеландией и регионом; углублению связей в области образования, научных исследований и науки. Значительные потоки туристов и студентов прибывают из Латинской Америки в Новую Зеландию. Например, за год до июня 2010 года около 30 000 латиноамериканцев посетили Новую Зеландию. Кроме того, Новая Зеландия имеет популярные программы рабочих каникул с Бразилией, Аргентиной, Чили, Перу, Мексикой и Уругваем.
New Zealand has well established links to a number of Latin American countries, particularly in the economic sphere. New Zealand has Embassies in Mexico City, Santiago, Brasília and Buenos Aires – the first of which (Santiago) opened in 1972. The New Zealand Government's Latin America Strategy, published in May 2010, estimates New Zealand's annual exports to the region at NZ$1 billion, and New Zealand investments in the region (in areas such as agri technology, energy, fisheries, and specialised manufacturing) at around NZ$1.3 billion. The Strategy argues that there is considerable scope to expand New Zealand's investment and services trade in the region. Focusing on six countries (Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Peru), the Strategy posits that New Zealand should be seeking to: promote a better understanding of the region among New Zealand businesses to help identify prospects for increased investment, trade and joint ventures; lower barriers to business between New Zealand and Latin America; promote New Zealand tourism in the region; improve airlinks between New Zealand and the region; deepen education and research and science links. There are significant flows of tourists and students from Latin America to New Zealand. For example, in the year to June 2010, around 30,000 Latin Americans visited New Zealand. In addition, New Zealand has popular Working Holiday Schemes with Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Mexico and Uruguay.
Тихоокеанские отношения
Большая часть внешней политики Новой Зеландии сосредоточена на Тихоокеанском регионе, в особенности на Полинезии и Меланезии. Ресурсы двусторонней экономической помощи направлялись преимущественно на проекты в островных государствах Южной части Тихого океана, особенно на Бугенвиле. Длительные связи страны с Самоа (ранее известным как Западное Самоа), закрепленные договором о дружбе, подписанным в 1962 году, и тесное сотрудничество с Тонгой способствовали притоку иммигрантов и посетителей по программам трудоустройства из обеих стран. В последнее время новозеландские вооруженные силы принимали участие в миротворческих операциях в Тихоокеанском регионе в Восточном Тиморе, Соломоновых Островах и Тонге, см. Военную историю Новой Зеландии. В 1947 году Новая Зеландия присоединилась к Австралии, Франции, Соединенному Королевству и Соединенным Штатам для создания Южно-Тихоокеанской комиссии – региональной организации, призванной содействовать благосостоянию Тихоокеанского региона. Новая Зеландия играла ведущую роль в этой организации. В 1971 году Новая Зеландия присоединилась к другим независимым и самоуправляющимся государствам Южной части Тихого океана для создания Южно-Тихоокеанского форума (ныне известного как Форум тихоокеанских островов), который ежегодно проводит встречи на уровне глав правительств.
Much of New Zealand's foreign policy is focused on the Pacific region, particularly Polynesia and Melanesia. Bilateral economic assistance resources have been focused on projects in the South Pacific island states, especially on Bougainville. The country's long association with Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa), reflected in a treaty of friendship signed in 1962, and its close association with Tonga have resulted in a flow of immigrants and visitors under work permit schemes from both countries. Recently New Zealand forces participated in peacekeeping efforts in the Pacific region in East Timor, the Solomon Islands and Tonga, see Military history of New Zealand. In 1947, New Zealand joined Australia, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States to form the South Pacific Commission, a regional body to promote the welfare of the Pacific region. New Zealand has been a leader in the organisation. In 1971, New Zealand joined the other independent and self governing states of the South Pacific to establish the South Pacific Forum (now known as the Pacific Islands Forum), which meets annually at the "heads of government" level.
Восточно-Тиморский кризис 2006 года
26 мая Новая Зеландия направила сорок два военнослужащих, а второй контингент из 120 военнослужащих выбыл из Крайстчерча 27 мая, следуя в Таунсвилл, штат Квинсленд, перед отправкой в Восточный Тимор. Кларк заявил, что войска будут развернуты там, где потребуется по указанию австралийского командования.
On 26 May, New Zealand deployed forty two troops, with a second contingent of 120 troops leaving Christchurch on 27 May, en route to Townsville, Queensland before being sent to East Timor. Clark said that the forces would be deployed where needed by the Australian command.
Африка
Страна Начало официальных отношений Примечания29 октября 1985 г. Алжир аккредитован в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Канберре, Австралия. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Алжире через свое посольство в Каире, Египет. Ангола аккредитована в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Сингапуре. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Анголе через свою высшую комиссию в Претории, Южная Африка. Джибути аккредитован в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Токио, Япония. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Джибути через свое посольство в Аддис-Абебе, Эфиопия.1 ноября 1969 г. См. Отношения Египта и Новой Зеландии. Египет имеет посольство в Веллингтоне. Новая Зеландия имеет посольство в Каире.6 декабря 2011 г. Эфиопия и Новая Зеландия недавно установили официальные отношения с открытием посольства Новой Зеландии в Аддис-Абебе, Эфиопия, в 2014 году. Однако неформальные отношения восходят к 1937 году, когда Новая Зеландия поддержала Эфиопию в ее просьбе о продолжении признания ее суверенитета во время итальянской оккупации. Эфиопия аккредитована в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Канберре, Австралия. У Новой Зеландии есть посольство в Аддис-Абебе. Гана аккредитована в Новой Зеландии через свою высшую комиссию в Канберре, Австралия. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Гане через свое посольство в Аддис-Абебе, Эфиопия.9 июня 1982 г. Кения аккредитована в Новой Зеландии через свою высшую комиссию в Канберре, Австралия. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Кении через свое посольство в Аддис-Абебе, Эфиопия.4 мая 1983 г. Обе страны установили дипломатические отношения 4 мая 1983 года, когда первый секретарь (посол) Народного бюро (посольства) Социалистической народной Ливийской арабской Джамахирии (с резиденцией в Канберре) вручил свои верительные грамоты генерал-губернатору Новой Зеландии.6 марта 1983 г. Обе страны установили дипломатические отношения 6 марта 1983 года, когда первый посол Мали в Новой Зеландии (с резиденцией в Пекине), г-н Бубакар Туре, вручил свои верительные грамоты генерал-губернатору. Маврикий аккредитован в Новой Зеландии через свою высшую комиссию в Канберре, Австралия. Новая Зеландия аккредитована на Маврикии через свою высшую комиссию в Претории, Южная Африка. Марокко аккредитован в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Канберре, Австралия. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Марокко через свое посольство в Мадриде, Испания. Мозамбик аккредитован в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Токио, Япония. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Мозамбике через свою высшую комиссию в Претории, Южная Африка.16 апреля 1982 г. Обе страны установили дипломатические отношения 16 апреля 1982 года, когда первый нигерийский верховный комиссар в Канберре, г-н Эдвард Сану, вручил свои верительные грамоты генеральному губернатору Новой Зеландии. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Нигерии через свое посольство в Аддис-Абебе, Эфиопия. Нигерия аккредитована в Новой Зеландии через свою высшую комиссию в Канберре, Австралия. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Сенегале через свое посольство в Париже, Франция. Сенегал аккредитован в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Токио, Япония.19 января 1994 г. См. Отношения Новой Зеландии и Южной Африки. Новая Зеландия имеет высшую комиссию в Претории. Южная Африка имеет высшую комиссию в Веллингтоне.7 декабря 1981 г. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Танзании через свою высшую комиссию в Претории, Южная Африка. Танзания аккредитована в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Токио, Япония. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Уганде через свое посольство в Аддис-Абебе, Эфиопия. Уганда аккредитована в Новой Зеландии через свою высшую комиссию в Канберре, Австралия и имеет почетное консульство в Вайкато. Обе страны являются полноправными членами Содружества Наций.2 апреля 1985 г. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Замбии через свою высшую комиссию в Претории, Южная Африка. Замбия аккредитована в Новой Зеландии через свою высшую комиссию в Канберре, Австралия. Обе страны являются полноправными членами Содружества Наций.15 февраля 1985 г. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Зимбабве через свою высшую комиссию в Претории, Южная Африка. Зимбабве аккредитовано в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Канберре, Австралия.
Country Formal Relations BeganNotes29 October 1985 Algeria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Algeria from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt. Angola is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Angola from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa. Djibouti is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Djibouti from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.1 November 1969See Egypt–New Zealand relations
Egypt has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Cairo.6 December 2011Ethiopia and New Zealand have only recently began a formal relationship with the opening of the New Zealand embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2014. Informal relations, however, date back to 1937 when New Zealand supported Ethiopia in their request for continued recognition as a sovereign during the Italian occupation. Ethiopia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Addis Ababa. Ghana is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Ghana from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.9 June 1982 Kenya is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Kenya from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.4 May 1983Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 May 1983 when first Secretary (Ambassador) of the People's Bureau (Embassy) of the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (resident in Canberra), presented his credentials to the Governor General New Zealand6 March 1983Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 March 1983 when first Mali Ambassador to New Zealand (resident in Peking), Mr. Boubacar Toure presented his credentials to the Governor General Mauritius is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Mauritius from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa. Morocco is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Morocco from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. Mozambique is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Mozambique from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa.16 April 1982Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 April 1982 when the first Nigerian High Commissioner in Canberra, Mr. Edward Sanu presented his credentials to Governal General of New Zealand
New Zealand is accredited to Nigeria from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Nigeria is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Senegal from its embassy in Paris, France. Senegal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan.19 January 1994See New Zealand–South Africa relations
New Zealand has a high commission in Pretoria. South Africa has a high commission in Wellington.7 December 1981 New Zealand is accredited to Tanzania from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa. Tanzania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Uganda from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Uganda is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Waikato. Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.2 April 1985 New Zealand is accredited to Zambia from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa. Zambia is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.15 February 1985 New Zealand is accredited to Zimbabwe from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa. Zimbabwe is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
Egypt has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Cairo.6 December 2011Ethiopia and New Zealand have only recently began a formal relationship with the opening of the New Zealand embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2014. Informal relations, however, date back to 1937 when New Zealand supported Ethiopia in their request for continued recognition as a sovereign during the Italian occupation. Ethiopia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Addis Ababa. Ghana is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Ghana from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.9 June 1982 Kenya is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Kenya from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.4 May 1983Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 May 1983 when first Secretary (Ambassador) of the People's Bureau (Embassy) of the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (resident in Canberra), presented his credentials to the Governor General New Zealand6 March 1983Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 March 1983 when first Mali Ambassador to New Zealand (resident in Peking), Mr. Boubacar Toure presented his credentials to the Governor General Mauritius is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Mauritius from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa. Morocco is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Morocco from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. Mozambique is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Mozambique from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa.16 April 1982Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 April 1982 when the first Nigerian High Commissioner in Canberra, Mr. Edward Sanu presented his credentials to Governal General of New Zealand
New Zealand is accredited to Nigeria from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Nigeria is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Senegal from its embassy in Paris, France. Senegal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan.19 January 1994See New Zealand–South Africa relations
New Zealand has a high commission in Pretoria. South Africa has a high commission in Wellington.7 December 1981 New Zealand is accredited to Tanzania from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa. Tanzania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Uganda from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Uganda is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Waikato. Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.2 April 1985 New Zealand is accredited to Zambia from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa. Zambia is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.15 February 1985 New Zealand is accredited to Zimbabwe from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa. Zimbabwe is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
Азия
Страна Начало официальных отношенийПримечание Афганистан аккредитован в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Канберре (Австралия) и поддерживает почетное консульство в Окленде. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Афганистане через свое посольство в Тегеране (Иран). 6 июня 1992 г. Армения аккредитована в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Токио (Япония). Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Армении через свое посольство в Москве (Россия). 29 июня 1992 г.См. отношения между Азербайджаном и Новой Зеландией.
Country Formal Relations BeganNotes Afghanistan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Afghanistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.6 June 1992 Armenia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.29 June 1992See Azerbaijan—New Zealand relations
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Азербайджан аккредитован в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Канберре (Австралия). Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Азербайджане через свое посольство в Москве (Россия). См. отношения между Бангладеш и Новой Зеландией.
Country Formal Relations BeganNotes Afghanistan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Afghanistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.6 June 1992 Armenia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.29 June 1992See Azerbaijan—New Zealand relations
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Бангладеш аккредитован в Новой Зеландии через свою высшую комиссию в Канберре (Австралия). Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Бангладеш через свою высшую комиссию в Нью-Дели (Индия). 5 мая 1984 г. См. отношения между Брунеем и Новой Зеландией.
Country Formal Relations BeganNotes Afghanistan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Afghanistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.6 June 1992 Armenia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.29 June 1992See Azerbaijan—New Zealand relations
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Бруней аккредитован в Новой Зеландии через свой Министерство иностранных дел в Бандар-Сери-Бегаване. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Брунее через свою высшую комиссию в Куала-Лумпуре (Малайзия). Обе страны являются полноправными членами Содружества Наций. 22 декабря 1972 г. См. отношения между Китаем и Новой Зеландией.
Country Formal Relations BeganNotes Afghanistan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Afghanistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.6 June 1992 Armenia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.29 June 1992See Azerbaijan—New Zealand relations
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Китай и Новая Зеландия поддерживают отличные отношения, которые продолжают улучшаться. Двусторонние отношения выросли и стали одними из важнейших для Новой Зеландии. Соглашение о свободной торговле между Китаем и Новой Зеландией было подписано 7 апреля 2008 года премьером Госсовета КНР Вэнь Цзябао и премьер-министром Новой Зеландии Хелен Кларк в Пекине. Это первое соглашение о свободной торговле, которое Китай заключил с развитой страной. Исторически контакты Новой Зеландии с Китаем начались очень рано, первые записи об этнических китайцах в Новой Зеландии относятся к иммигрантам из провинции Гуандун (Кантон), прибывшим в эпоху золотой лихорадки 1860-х годов, а также продолжались миссионерские, торговые и другие связи в период Китайской Республики (1912–1949). Установление Китайской Народной Республики (КНР) прервало эти связи. Китай имеет посольство в Веллингтоне и генеральные консульства в Окленде и Крайстчерче. Новая Зеландия имеет посольство в Пекине и генеральные консульства в Чэнду, Гуанчжоу, Гонконге и Шанхае. У Восточного Тимора есть посольство в Веллингтоне. У Новой Зеландии есть посольство в Дили. См. отношения между Индией и Новой Зеландией.
Country Formal Relations BeganNotes Afghanistan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Afghanistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.6 June 1992 Armenia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.29 June 1992See Azerbaijan—New Zealand relations
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Индия и Новая Зеландия поддерживают прочные отношения в некоторой степени, хотя в других они могут быть несколько неустойчивыми. Новая Зеландия и Индия рассматривают возможность заключения соглашения о свободной торговле, в октябре 2009 года новый премьер-министр Индии Манмохан Сингх заявил премьер-министру Новой Зеландии Джону Ки, что он готов серьезно рассмотреть возможность заключения соглашения о свободной торговле. Хотя соглашение о свободной торговле между Индией и Новой Зеландией может быть выгодным для обеих стран, эта идея не была серьезно рассмотрена, поскольку Индия предоставляет значительные субсидии своему сельскохозяйственному сектору, одному из крупнейших экспортных рынков Новой Зеландии. Премьер-министр Индии Манмохан Сингх подтвердил намерение заключить соглашение о свободной торговле с премьер-министром Новой Зеландии Джоном Ки в конце 2010 года, заявив: «Как и в Китае, признается, что у них есть большой спрос на продукты питания, поэтому обе стороны могут выиграть, если мы сможем заключить сделку». Отношения были временно приостановлены около 2004 года, когда двое граждан Израиля были осуждены за мошенничество с паспортами, но вскоре после этого они были восстановлены. Было подозрение, но не доказано, что они работали на «Моссад». Новая Зеландия присоединилась к другим странам в бойкоте конференции ООН по расизму в защиту Израиля из-за опасений антисемитизма на конференции. У Израиля есть посольство в Веллингтоне. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Израиле через свое посольство в Анкаре (Турция). 28 апреля 1952 г. См. отношения между Японией и Новой Зеландией.
Country Formal Relations BeganNotes Afghanistan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Afghanistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.6 June 1992 Armenia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.29 June 1992See Azerbaijan—New Zealand relations
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Япония и Новая Зеландия поддерживают в целом дружественные отношения с послевоенного периода, Япония является крупным торговым партнером Новой Зеландии. Эти отношения сохранились, несмотря на разногласия по поводу китобойного промысла и Международной китобойной комиссии. Новая Зеландия была одним из четырех стран-основательниц программы обмена и обучения в Японии (JET), созданной в 1987 году правительством Японии. Новозеландский Международный Бизнес-Форум, созданный в 2006 году крупными экспортно-ориентированными компаниями Новой Зеландии, одной из своих ключевых целей ставит переговоры о соглашении о свободной торговле с Японией. В марте 2011 года Новая Зеландия направила группу городского поиска и спасения, которая в течение предыдущих трех недель искала здания после землетрясения в Кентербери, а также 15 тонн спасательного оборудования для оказания помощи Японии после землетрясения и цунами Тохоку и аварии на атомной электростанции Фукусима. Парламент Новой Зеландии выразил соболезнования народу Японии, а правительство пожертвовало 2 миллиона долларов США Японскому Красному Кресту для оказания помощи в ликвидации последствий стихийного бедствия. Япония имеет посольство в Веллингтоне и два генеральных консульства в Окленде и Крайстчерче. Новая Зеландия имеет посольство в Токио. 12 мая 1992 г. Казахстан аккредитован в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Сингапуре. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Казахстане через свое посольство в Москве (Россия). 25 ноября 1980 г. Обе страны установили дипломатические отношения 25 ноября 1980 года, когда первый посол Ливана в Новой Зеландии с резиденцией в Канберре, г-н Раймонд Хенейн, вручил свои учетные грамоты генеральному губернатору Новой Зеландии.
Country Formal Relations BeganNotes Afghanistan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Afghanistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.6 June 1992 Armenia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.29 June 1992See Azerbaijan—New Zealand relations
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Ливан аккредитован в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Канберре (Австралия). Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Ливане через свое посольство в Каире (Египет). 25 сентября 1957 г. Обе страны установили дипломатические отношения 25 сентября 1957 года. См. отношения между Малайзией и Новой Зеландией.
Country Formal Relations BeganNotes Afghanistan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Afghanistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.6 June 1992 Armenia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.29 June 1992See Azerbaijan—New Zealand relations
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Малайзия имеет высшую комиссию в Веллингтоне. Новая Зеландия имеет высшую комиссию в Куала-Лумпуре. Обе страны являются полноправными членами Содружества Наций. 10 октября 1974 г. Мальдивы аккредитованы в Новой Зеландии через свою высшую комиссию в Коломбо (Шри-Ланка). Новая Зеландия аккредитована на Мальдивы через свою высшую комиссию в Сингапуре. Обе страны являются полноправными членами Содружества Наций. 8 апреля 1975 г. Монголия аккредитована в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Канберре (Австралия) и поддерживает почетное консульство в Окленде. Новая Зеландия аккредитована в Монголии через свое посольство в Пекине (Китай). 15 ноября 1958 г. Мьянма аккредитована в Новой Зеландии через свое посольство в Канберре (Австралия). Новая Зеландия имеет посольство в Янгоне. В феврале 2021 года Новая Зеландия приостановила двусторонние военные и политические отношения с Мьянмой на высоком уровне после государственного переворота в Мьянме в 2021 году. Правительство Новой Зеландии присоединилось к другим западным правительствам, отказавшись признать новое военное правительство и призвав к восстановлению гражданского правления. Кроме того, проекты помощи были перенаправлены от Татмадо, а на лидеров Мьянмы был введен запрет на поездки. В апреле 2024 года коалиционное правительство во главе с Национальной партией разрешило членам военного совета среднего звена участвовать во встречах Диалога АСЕАН-Новая Зеландия в Веллингтоне. Премьер-министр Кристофер Лаксон оправдал приглашение, ссылаясь на политику АСЕАН, позволяющую неполитическим чиновникам из Мьянмы участвовать в мероприятиях АСЕАН. Он повторил, что запрет Новой Зеландии на поездки для лиц, ответственных за переворот 2021 года, остается в силе. Участие чиновников Мьянмы в Диалоге АСЕАН-Новая Зеландия в 2024 году стало отменой политики предыдущего правительства Лейбористской партии, запрещавшей чиновникам Мьянмы участвовать в двух ознакомительных турах по Новой Зеландии в рамках АСЕАН. Разворот правительства во главе с Национальной партией подвергся критике со стороны представителя мьянманского сообщества и лидера профсоюза Пьо Сандар Соэ и бывшего премьер-министра Хелен Кларк, которая также является координатором активистской группы Kia Kaha Myanmar. См. отношения между Новой Зеландией и Северной Кореей.
Country Formal Relations BeganNotes Afghanistan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Afghanistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.6 June 1992 Armenia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.29 June 1992See Azerbaijan—New Zealand relations
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
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Country Formal Relations BeganNotes Afghanistan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Afghanistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.6 June 1992 Armenia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan. New Zealand is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.29 June 1992See Azerbaijan—New Zealand relations
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.
Azerbaijan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. See Bangladesh–New Zealand relations
Bangladesh is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Bangladesh from its high commission in New Delhi, India. 1984 05 05See Brunei–New Zealand relations
Brunei is accredited to New Zealand from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. New Zealand is accredited to Brunei from its high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.22 December 1972See China–New Zealand relations
China and New Zealand have an excellent relationship which continues to improve. The bilateral relationship has grown to become one of New Zealand's most important. A free trade agreement between China and New Zealand was signed on 7 April 2008 by Premier of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark in Beijing. It is the first free trade agreement that China has signed with any developed country. Historically, New Zealand contact with China started very early in its history with the first records of ethnic Chinese in New Zealand were immigrants from Guangdong province (Canton), who arrived during the 1860s gold rush era, with missionary, trade, extensive immigration and other links continuing during China's Republican era (1912–1949). The establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) brought these links to a halt. China has an embassy in Wellington and a consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai. East Timor has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dili. See India–New Zealand relations
India and New Zealand have been strong in some degrees though potentially slightly shaky in others. New Zealand and India are in the midst of considering a free trade deal, where in October 2009 new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told New Zealand Prime Minister John Key that he was willing to seriously consider a free trade deal. Whilst there is the potential for a free trade agreement between India and New Zealand to be beneficial for both nations, the idea has not been seriously considered with India having strong subsidies on its agricultural sector, one of New Zealand's biggest export markets. India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed a continued intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in late 2010, saying that: "Like China there is a recognition that they have a strong demand for food so there is something in it for both parties if we can complete a deal". Relations were temporarily suspended around 2004 when two Israeli citizens were convicted of passport fraud, but these were restored soon after. It was suspected but never proved that they were working for Mossad. New Zealand joined with other countries in boycotting a UN Racism conference in defence of Israel due to fears of antisemitism in the conference. Israel has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Israel from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.28 April 1952See Japan–New Zealand relations
Japan and New Zealand have had generally cordial relations since the post World War II period, with Japan being a major trading partner with New Zealand. These relations have held together despite policy disputes over whaling and the International Whaling Commission. New Zealand was one of the four founding participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, established in 1987 by the Japanese Government. The NZ International Business Forum, established in 2006 by major export focused companies in New Zealand, has as one of its key goals negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. In March 2011, New Zealand sent an urban search and rescue team, which had spent time the previous three weeks searching buildings following the Canterbury earthquake, and 15 tonnes of rescue equipment to assist Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. New Zealand Parliament sends condolences to the people of Japan, and the government donated $2 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts. Japan has an embassy in Wellington and two consulates general in Auckland and Christchurch. New Zealand has an embassy in Tokyo.12 May 1992 Kazakhstan is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Singapore. New Zealand is accredited to Kazakhstan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia.25 November 1980Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1980 when first Lebanese Ambassador to New Zealand with residence in Canberra Mr. Raymond Heneine presented his letters of credentials to Governor General of New Zealand
Lebanon is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Lebanon from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.25 September 1957Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1957
See Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Malaysia has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.10 October 1974 Maldives is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. New Zealand is accredited to the Maldives from its high commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.8 April 1975 Mongolia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. New Zealand is accredited to Mongolia from its embassy in Beijing, China.15 November 1958 Myanmar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Yangon. In February 2021, New Zealand suspended high level bilateral military and political relations with Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. The New Zealand Government has joined other Western governments in refusing to recognise the new military led government and has called for the restoration of civilian led rule. In addition, aid projects were diverted away from the Tatmadaw and a travel ban was imposed on Myanmar's military leaders. In April 2024, the National led coalitiong government permitted mid level members of the military junta to participate in the ASEAN New Zealand Dialogue's meetings in Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon justified the invitation, citing ASEAN's policy of allowing non political Myanmar officials to participate in ASEAN events. He reiterated that New Zealand's travel ban on those responsible for the 2021 coup remained unchanged. The participation of Myanmar officials in the 2024 ASEAN NZ Dialogue was a reversal of the previous Labour Government's policy of banning Myanmar officials from participating in two ASEAN study tours of New Zealand. The National led government's U turn was criticised by Myanmar community representative and union leader Phyo Sandar Soe and former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who is also a convenor of the Kia Kaha Myanmar activist group. See New Zealand–North Korea relations
Although diplomatic relations were established between New Zealand and North Korea in 2001, a 2007 trip by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea was the first visit by a New Zealand foreign minister to that country. United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice congratulated Peters on his effort in negotiating with a potential nuclear threat and welcomed Peters' actions on the matter. New Zealand is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. See New Zealand–Pakistan relations
Pakistan has a high commission in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran. See New Zealand–Philippines relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Manila. Philippines has an embassy in Wellington.22 December 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1976
New Zealand and South Korea have strong also good diplomatic relations. New Zealand has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland. South Korea has a consulate in Auckland. Bilateral trade in 2022 was about $5.35 billion. 14 December 1955 New Zealand has a high commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–Taiwan relations
New Zealand has a New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. Taiwan has a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in Wellington.26 March 1956See New Zealand–Thailand relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Turkey relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Wellington. 1,700 Turkish citizens reside in New Zealand. The Albanian community in New Zealand is difficult to total as majority have been assimilated into New Zealand society. At least 5,000 ethnic Albanians maintain ties to either Albania, Kosovo or North Macedonia in New Zealand since the 1990s. However, there are other New Zealanders of full or partial Albanian origin hailing from Albania, Croatia and Greece – all of whom have entirely assimilated and maintain little links to the Balkan region today, but recognise their Albanian ancestry. Both countries are aligned with the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in international affairs. Albania is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Austria is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Vienna. Belgium is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has an embassy in Brussels.25 February 1992 Croatia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Auckland. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Czech Republic is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. See Denmark–New Zealand relations
Denmark is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands and maintains an honorary consulate in Copenhagen.22 July 1950 Finland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Finland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See France–New Zealand relations
Relations between both nations strained in 1985 when French DGSE agents sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor. Two French agents were arrested and convicted but released in exchange for monetary compensation after France put economic pressure on New Zealand. France has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia.10 November 1953See Germany–New Zealand relations
Germany has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Hamburg. See Greece–New Zealand relations
Stemming from World War II, New Zealand forces fought alongside the Greeks in continental Greece and Crete since then, Greece has claimed a special relationship with New Zealand. An under equipped force made up of largely New Zealand, Australian, British and Greek troops fought to protect the island from invasion. The Battle of Crete is commemorated every year in both Crete and New Zealand. Prime Minister Helen Clark led a large party from New Zealand to Crete in May 2001 to attend the 60th anniversary of the battle. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Phil Goff, attended anniversary celebrations in May 2003 and Hon Annette King in May 2006. The war was followed by a modest wave of Greek emigration to New Zealand. In the 2006 Census 2,547 people primarily identified themselves as being Greek. A bilateral Social Security Agreement came into force on 1 April 1994. New Zealand operated an embassy in Greece until 1991, and has been represented via the Italian Embassy in Rome ever since. Greece operated an embassy in Wellington from 1999 until 2015, when it closed down amidst the Greek government debt crisis. Greece is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy. The Holy See has a nunciature in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to the Holy See from its embassy in Madrid, Spain. In 1984, John Paul II gave a speech to the ambassador of New Zealand at the Holy See. He later visited the country in 1986. Pope in New Zealand Hungary has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China. New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. See Ireland–New Zealand relations
Ireland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Dublin. Both countries are full members of the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development. Italy has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in Rome. 2010New Zealand recognised Kosovo's independence in November 2009. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2010, with Kosovo's first Ambassador to Wellington being Dr. Muhamet Haliti. In 2014 the Kosovo Embassy in Australia became fully integrated to represent Kosovo in New Zealand, with Sabri Kicmari becoming the first Kosovo Ambassador to visit New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands. New Zealand is represented in Kosovo by its embassy in Rome, Italy. During the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo war, New Zealand sympathised with Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority. It began advocating for peace and support in the international arena, namely the United Nations, and sent a contingent as part of the international peace keeping force between 2000 and 2006. New Zealand abstained from the vote to send Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice, its judge at the ICJ voted in support of Kosovo, it has voted for Kosovo to join UNESCO and continues to support Kosovo's endeavours to join international organisations. New Zealand is home to 3,500 Kosovo born New Zealanders, predominately Albanians but also a small number of Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Kosovo is home to small expat community of New Zealanders, namely Kosovo Albanians who have returned to Kosovo post independence. Kosovo is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. See Netherlands–New Zealand relations
Historically there has been a strong link between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The first European sightings of New Zealand was by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and New Zealand was named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. Relations however did not start well when Māori killed several of the Abel Tasman's crew after he sent out a shore party. Tasman mapped a section of the North Island and left and there was no further contact between the Netherlands and New Zealand for more than a hundred years. Once New Zealand was established as a state in 1840 relations have been good. The relationship was enhanced significantly with migration of large numbers of Dutch people to New Zealand after World War II. As a result of negotiations between the Dutch and New Zealand Governments a migration agreement was signed in October 1950. This resulted in thousands of Dutch immigrants coming to New Zealand in subsequent years. Peaking between 1951 and 1954. As of 2006, it is estimated that well over 100,000 New Zealanders have some Dutch connection. The 2006 census shows that 28,641 people identified their ethnic group as Dutch. New Zealand and the Netherlands share very similar social attitudes and values and have a substantial history of working together on issues of international importance. They often cooperate closely in multilateral forums. In many international meetings the Netherlands delegation is seated immediately alongside New Zealand. Netherlands has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand has an embassy in The Hague.8 April 1993 New Zealand is accredited to North Macedonia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. North Macedonia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. Formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. New Zealand joined 11 other countries in 2006 in delivering a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo over Norway's plans to increase its whaling activities. In 2004 Helen Clark, became the first New Zealand prime minister to ever visit Norway. She said that both countries see eye to eye on almost everything but the commercial harvesting of whales. New Zealand is accredited to Norway from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands. Norway is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.1 March 1973See New Zealand–Poland relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France. Portugal is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.13 April 1944See New Zealand–Russia relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Vladivostok. Russia has an embassy in Wellington. Both countries are members of APEC.29 December 1970 New Zealand is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Serbia is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. It was formerly represented as part of the Yugoslav Embassy in Wellington, until the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991. Serbian Ambassador Milivoje Glišić, presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of New Zealand Silvia Cartwright on 4 February 2003. New Zealand and Serbia have four bilateral treaties in force including the most favoured nation treaty from 1960. Trade between the two countries was based on a very modest exchange totalling US$2.3 million in 2006 but it rose significantly in 2007 to EUR 805 million. In the 2006 census, over 1,000 New Zealand residents claimed to be of Serbian ethnicity.28 March 1969See New Zealand–Spain relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Wellington. See New Zealand–Sweden relations
New Zealand has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. New Zealand has a consulate general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington.3 March 1992New Zealand–Ukraine relations
New Zealand is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Ukraine is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia. See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
Despite The King as the head of state of New Zealand and one of two official national anthems being God Save the King, the relationship has been variable over time. Up to the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 percent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 percent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100% of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas. New Zealand has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Wellington and a consulate general in Auckland.