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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
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
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following New Zealand and Russian holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween | Friday, October 31 | 13 hours, 2 minutes |
| Working day - Unity Day | Saturday, November 01 | 1 day, 13 hours |
| Marlborough Anniversary Day | Monday, November 03 | 3 days, 13 hours |
| Unity Day | Tuesday, November 04 | 4 days, 13 hours |
| Guy Fawkes Night | Wednesday, November 05 | 5 days, 13 hours |
| Canterbury Anniversary Day | Friday, November 14 | 2 weeks |
| Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | Monday, December 01 | 1 month |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 22 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
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 2025/2024:
- Halloween (NZ) Fri, Oct 31, 2025 (7 hours, 3 minutes)
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Time in Russia vs New Zealand
Moscow, Russia time is 10:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
16:57PMThursday, October 30, 2025
Moscow, Russia
06:57AMThursday, October 30, 2025