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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
United Kingdom High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand
British High Commission 44 Hill Street Thorndon Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Phone: +64 (0) 4 924 2888
Working hours: Close now
United Kingdom Consulate General in Auckland, New Zealand
Level 17 151 Queen Street Auckland 1142 New Zealand
Phone: +64 (0) 9 303 2973
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following New Zealand and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 9 hours |
| Auckland Anniversary Day | Monday, January 26 | 3 days, 9 hours |
| Nelson Anniversary Day | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Waitangi Day | Friday, February 06 | 2 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
United Kingdom currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in New Zealand including Wellington and Auckland.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of New Zealand (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in New Zealand?
The British representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 3 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs New Zealand
London, United Kingdom time is 13:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
20:37PMThursday, January 22, 2026
London, United Kingdom
07:37AMThursday, January 22, 2026