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Italy Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
4 Diplomatic Missions
4 Cities
Italy Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
34-38 Grant Road, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, Nuova
Phone: +006444735339
Working hours: Close now
Italy Consulate General in Auckland, New Zealand
41 Rothesay Bay Road, Rothesay Bay Road, Auckland 0630
Phone: +0064212323396|006494760405
Working hours: Close now
Italy Consulate General in Christchurch, New Zealand
Ara Institute Of Canterbury 130 Madras St. Christchurch Central 8011
Phone: +0064210568161
Working hours: Close now
Italy Consulate General in Dunedin, New Zealand
230 Forbury Road, St Clair (Po Box 214)
Phone: +006434558631
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Italy may close on the following New Zealand and Italian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | Friday, October 23 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Labour Day | Monday, October 26 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Marlborough Anniversary Day | Monday, November 02 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Guy Fawkes Night | Thursday, November 05 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Canterbury Anniversary Day | Friday, November 13 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | Monday, November 30 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| The Feast of St. Ambrose (Milan) | Monday, December 07 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Italian Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
Italy currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in New Zealand including Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Italy?
Citizens of New Zealand (holders of regular passports) can travel to Italy for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Italian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Italian embassies in New Zealand?
The Italian representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and Italian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day (NZ) Fri, Oct 23, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in Italy vs New Zealand
Rome, Italy time is 11:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
17:59PMTuesday, October 13, 2026
Rome, Italy
06:59AMTuesday, October 13, 2026