Lord Patten on climate change
While in New Zealand Lord Patten was interviewed by Andrea Vance, a Dominion Post reporter, this is the excerpt on climate change.
Students send message on Commonwealth
Students from seven Auckland schools got together to discuss how they see the future of the Commonwealth
Common Dream, Common Future, Commonwealth
This month has been dominated by Commonwealth Conversations around the globe. This is what happened in Wellington.
UK in New Zealand - the British High Commission in Wellington
Welcome to the British High Commission in Wellington. Our website aims to be a comprehensive source of information about the UK, doing business in Britain, and how to prepare for your Big OE. The High Commission is also here to provide assistance to British citizens living in and visiting New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions:
Need to know to obtain a birth certificate, take your dog or cat to the UK, information on pensions then check out our FAQ section.
Pitcairn goes to the polls
Pitcairn will go to the polls on 11 December (12 December NZ time) to elect four Councillors and a Deputy Mayor. Probably the smallest electorate in the world with a Register of Voters filling less than one sheet of paper, t he islanders will attend the public hall in Adamstown to cast their votes under the watchful eye of the Recorder, New Zealand-seconded Community Police Officer, Peter Easton.
Eligible voters who are currently travelling overseas have the option to vote by proxy or in person at the Governor’s Office in Wellington or Pitcairn Islands Office in Auckland.
LATEST NEWS
Lord Patten on climate change
5 November 2009
Lord Patten of Barnes has been visiting New Zealand as a guest of the Centre for European Studies at Canterbury University. During his stay he talked on the subject of Climate Change.
Britain's reaction to Fijian expulsion
3 November 2009
Read the reaction from the British High Commissioner and the British Foreign and Commonwealth Minister
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