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China Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand

3 Diplomatic Missions 3 Cities

China Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand

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

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

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
Holiday Date Counting down
Valentine's Day Saturday, February 14 3 days, 11 hours
Spring Festival Eve Monday, February 16 5 days, 11 hours
Chinese New Year Tuesday, February 17 6 days, 11 hours
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday Wednesday, February 18 1 week
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday Thursday, February 19 1 week, 1 day
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday Friday, February 20 1 week, 2 days
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday Saturday, February 21 1 week, 3 days
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday Sunday, February 22 1 week, 4 days
Lantern Festival Tuesday, March 03 2 weeks, 6 days
International Women's Day Sunday, March 08 3 weeks, 4 days
Taranaki Anniversary Day Monday, March 09 3 weeks, 5 days
Arbor Day Thursday, March 12 1 month

Frequently asked questions, answered

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:

  • Valentine's Day (NZ) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (3 days, 5 hours)

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Time in China vs New Zealand

Beijing, China time is 5:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand 18:43PMTuesday, February 10, 2026
Beijing, China 13:43PMTuesday, February 10, 2026