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Ireland Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Ireland Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
Level 14, Solnet House 70 The Terrace Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Phone: + 64 4 471 2252
Working hours: Close now
Ireland Honorary Consulate in Auckland, New Zealand
Level One 5 High Street Auckland New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 919 7450
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Ireland may close on the following New Zealand and Irish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Anniversary Day | Monday, January 19 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Auckland Anniversary Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Nelson Anniversary Day | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Waitangi Day | Friday, February 06 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Taranaki Anniversary Day | Monday, March 09 | 2 months |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 2 months, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| March Equinox | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Otago Anniversary Day | Monday, March 23 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| April Fools | Wednesday, April 01 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Irish Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
Ireland currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in New Zealand including Wellington and Auckland.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Citizens of New Zealand (holders of regular passports) can travel to Ireland for None without having to apply or obtain a Irish visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Irish embassies in New Zealand?
The Irish representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and Irish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Wellington Anniversary Day (NZ) Mon, Jan 19, 2026 (1 week, 6 days)
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Time in Ireland vs New Zealand
Dublin, Ireland time is 13:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
18:34PMMonday, January 05, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
05:34AMMonday, January 05, 2026