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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: Open now (Close in 24 minutes)
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: Open now (Close in 24 minutes)
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: Open now (Close in 24 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospice Day | Tuesday, February 10 | 14 hours, 23 minutes |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 4 days, 14 hours |
| Shrove Monday | Monday, February 16 | 6 days, 14 hours |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 week |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 week, 1 day |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Taranaki Anniversary Day | Monday, March 09 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Otago Anniversary Day | Monday, March 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Children's Hospice Day (DE) Tue, Feb 10, 2026 (8 hours, 24 minutes)
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Time in Germany vs New Zealand
Berlin, Germany time is 12:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
15:36PMMonday, February 09, 2026
Berlin, Germany
03:36AMMonday, February 09, 2026