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China Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
China Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
No.2-6 Glenmore Street, Wellington, New Zealand.
Phone: 0064-4-4721382
Working hours: Close now
China Consulate General in Auckland, New Zealand
588 Great South Road, Greenlane, Auckland, New Zealand.
Phone: 0064-9-5251589, 0064-9-5267941
Working hours: Close now
China Consulate General in Christchurch, New Zealand
106 Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch.
Phone: 0064-3-9405255(Consular Office) 0064-3-9405281(Office)
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following New Zealand and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Double Ninth Festival | Sunday, October 18 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | Friday, October 23 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Labour Day | Monday, October 26 | 2 weeks |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Marlborough Anniversary Day | Monday, November 02 | 3 weeks |
| Guy Fawkes Night | Thursday, November 05 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Journalists' Day | Sunday, November 08 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Canterbury Anniversary Day | Friday, November 13 | 1 month |
| Westland Anniversary Day | Monday, November 30 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
China currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in New Zealand including Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for China?
Citizens of New Zealand (holders of regular passports) can travel to China for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a Chinese visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in New Zealand?
The Chinese representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Double Ninth Festival (CN) Sun, Oct 18, 2026 (6 days)
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Time in China vs New Zealand
Beijing, China time is 5:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
23:30PMSunday, October 11, 2026
Beijing, China
18:30PMSunday, October 11, 2026