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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: Open now (Close in 4 hours 5 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: Open now (Close in 4 hours 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland Anniversary Day | Monday, January 26 | 4 days, 18 hours |
| Nelson Anniversary Day | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Waitangi Day | Friday, February 06 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Ramadan starts | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Defender of the Fatherland Day | Monday, February 23 | 1 month |
| Special Operations Forces Day | Friday, February 27 | 1 month |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| International Women's Day | Monday, March 09 | 1 month, 2 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 2026/2024:
- Auckland Anniversary Day (NZ & NZ) Mon, Jan 26, 2026 (4 days, 12 hours)
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Time in Russia vs New Zealand
Moscow, Russia time is 10:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
11:55AMWednesday, January 21, 2026
Moscow, Russia
01:55AMWednesday, January 21, 2026