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New Zealand Embassy and Consulates in Kiribati
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
New Zealand High Commission in Tarawa, Kiribati
Bairiki P.O. Box 53 Tarawa Kiribati
Phone: +686 7402 1400
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of New Zealand may close on the following Kiribati and New Zealand holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Anniversary Day | Monday, January 19 | 4 days, 16 hours |
| Auckland Anniversary Day | Monday, January 26 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Nelson Anniversary Day | Monday, February 02 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Waitangi Day | Friday, February 06 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Taranaki Anniversary Day | Monday, March 09 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months |
| Otago Anniversary Day | Monday, March 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| April Fools | Wednesday, April 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many New Zealand Embassies/Consulates are there in Kiribati?
New Zealand currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Kiribati including and Tarawa.
2 - Do Kiribati citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Kiribati citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into New Zealand. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of New Zealand in Kiribati for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of New Zealand embassies in Kiribati?
The New Zealand representative offices in Kiribati will be closed in observance of the following Kiribati and New Zealand holidays in 2026/2024:
- Wellington Anniversary Day (NZ) Mon, Jan 19, 2026 (4 days, 11 hours)
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Time in New Zealand vs Kiribati
Wellington, New Zealand time is 1:00 hours ahead of Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati
Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati
12:36PMWednesday, January 14, 2026
Wellington, New Zealand
13:36PMWednesday, January 14, 2026