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Russia Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Russia Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
57 Messines Road, Karori, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 476 6113
Working hours: Close now (Open in 20 minutes)
Russia Consulate General in Auckland, New Zealand
6 English Oak Drive Schnapper Rock North Shore City 0632 P.O. Box 26 115, Epsom Auckland 1344 New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 528 9237 ; +64 27 442 4164
Working hours: Close now (Open in 20 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following New Zealand and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Day of Knowledge | Tuesday, September 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, September 06 | 2 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| South Canterbury Anniversary Day | Monday, September 28 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | Friday, October 23 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Labour Day | Monday, October 26 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Marlborough Anniversary Day | Monday, November 02 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
| Unity Day | Wednesday, November 04 | 4 months |
| Guy Fawkes Night | Thursday, November 05 | 4 months |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
Russia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in New Zealand including Wellington and Auckland.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Russia?
New Zealand citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Russia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Russia in New Zealand for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in New Zealand?
The Russian representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- The Prophet's Birthday (RU) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (1 month, 3 weeks)
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Time in Russia vs New Zealand
Moscow, Russia time is 9:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
08:40AMFriday, July 03, 2026
Moscow, Russia
23:40PMThursday, July 02, 2026