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Germany Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Germany Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
90-92 Hobson Street, Thorndon, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 473 60 63
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Germany Honorary Consulate in Auckland, New Zealand
Pwc Tower, Level 13, 188 Quay Street, Auckland , New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 375 87 18
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Germany Honorary Consulate in Christchurch, New Zealand
School Of Law, University Of Canterbury University Drive, Ilam Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 369 3473
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Germany may close on the following New Zealand and German holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Festival in Augsburg | Saturday, August 08 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| World Peace Day | Tuesday, September 01 | 2 months |
| Father's Day | Sunday, September 06 | 2 months |
| German Language Day | Saturday, September 12 | 2 months, 1 week |
| European Heritage Days | Sunday, September 13 | 2 months, 1 week |
| German World Children's Day | Sunday, September 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| South Canterbury Anniversary Day | Monday, September 28 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Day of German Unity | Saturday, October 03 | 3 months |
| Harvest Festival | Sunday, October 04 | 3 months |
1. How many German Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
Germany currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in New Zealand including Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Germany?
Citizens of New Zealand (holders of regular passports) can travel to Germany for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a German visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of German embassies in New Zealand?
The German representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and German holidays in 2026/2024:
- Peace Festival in Augsburg (DE) Sat, Aug 08, 2026 (1 month, 1 week)
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Time in Germany vs New Zealand
Berlin, Germany time is 10:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
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