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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Lawrence Day | Wednesday, April 22 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| Shakespeare Day | Thursday, April 23 | 1 week |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday, April 25 | 1 week, 2 days |
| ANZAC Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Monday, May 04 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Lag B'Omer | Tuesday, May 05 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 4 weeks |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 1 month |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Stephen Lawrence Day (GB & GB) Wed, Apr 22, 2026 (6 days, 1 hour)
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Time in United Kingdom vs New Zealand
London, United Kingdom time is 11:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
22:19PMWednesday, April 15, 2026
London, United Kingdom
11:19AMWednesday, April 15, 2026