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Ireland in New Zealand

Ireland is fortunate to enjoy special ties of kinship and history with New Zealand.

Our small island nations have much that binds us with rich cultures and open economies. Both countries sit on the edges of our respective continents.

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Wellington Embassy Youth Council

Building a bridge between the rangatahi of Aotearoa New Zealand and Ireland
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Meet Gráinne Moss

First Irish woman to swim the English Channel and changemaker in New Zealand
Spectators at the 2025 New Zealand Championships

Gaelic Games at the edge of the world

Tour New Zealand's GAA scene that is shaping a bold future for the sports.
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In conversation: Jane Quinn

National Coordinator of the Friends of Ireland speaks on Irish community life

Working together on global issues

We share many values as reflected in our commitment to advance fundamental freedoms.

In collaboration, we work across a wide range of areas of global concern from disarmament, the promotion of the rule of law and human rights, to agritech solutions and agricultural emissions research.

While New Zealand and Ireland are competitors on the rugby field, our close ties have made it a rivalry of deep mutual respect. This is bound by a connection and bond forged over many generations.

33,000

New Zealanders visited Ireland in 2017

NZ$126 million

of New Zealand goods were exported to Ireland in 2021

1 in 6

New Zealanders claim Irish heritage

Discover Ireland in New Zealand

Explore stories that illustrate the shared values, along with deep cultural and social connections between Ireland and New Zealand.

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GAA sports clubs are currently active in New Zealand

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Technology fuelling an Irish language revival

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Summer School 2023

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The Hutt Valley Irish Society

Helping members discover their ancestoral roots

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Road to the World Cup

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Wellington Embassy Youth Council 2023

$150k

was granted to organisations in New Zealand through our Emigrant Support Programme in 2022

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Southern Celts

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Irish in Aotearoa Report

Team Ireland in New Zealand

The Embassy works closely with Irish state agencies in New Zealand and at home, to promote trade, tourism and inward investment.

Enterprise Ireland

Responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets.

IDA Ireland

Promoting foreign direct investment into Ireland through a wide range of services.

Tourism Ireland

Marketing the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday and business tourism destination.

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Embassy of Ireland, New Zealand

The Embassy works to:

  • promote and protect Irish interests in New Zealand
  • strengthen political and economic relationships
  • support the Irish community
  • advance cultural ties and promote Irish arts.
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