A message from Ambassador Ryan
Colm McGrath • May 28, 2020
Kia Ora a Chairde,
On behalf of Team Ireland in the Embassy in Wellington and in the Honorary Consulate General in Auckland, I extend my best wishes to you and your loved ones during this challenging time. I want to reassure you that the Team here in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the Government of Ireland, are working to support you and you should not hesitate to contact us if you think we can help in any way,
If you are here in New Zealand, I recommend you look at the following websites;
Travel Advice:
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Travel Advice Website provides information for Irish citizens travelling or living overseas.
• New Zealand Safe Travel provides information for people travelling from New Zealand.
• Download the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade TravelWise App for your phone.
• Follow the @DFATravelWise Twitter Account
Health Advice
• Ireland's Health Service Executive Website for latest Health Advice in Ireland.
• New Zealand Ministry of Health Website for latest Health Advice in New Zealand
• Immigration Advice for Irish citizens in New Zealand:
We would also strongly encourage you to register your contact details with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade so that we can contact you and provide assistance if necessary. Click here to register your details.
Please keep in touch with family and friends as much as you can. At this time it is really important that we continue keeping an eye out for any vulnerable members of our community. If you have any concerns about someone, please feel free to give us a call – we are lucky to have active and caring Irish Community across Aotearoa so you are just a call or click away from a friendly and helpful contact.
If you need any assistance, please contact the Embassy or the Honorary Consulate General. Please note that the public counter in both offices are now closed for the health and safety for the public.
The Irish and Te Reo Māori languages share many proverbs which may give inspiration to our people at times like this.
'Ní neart go cur le chéile' - 'There is no strength without unity'.
'He aha te mea nui o te ao? He Tāngata, He Tāngata, He Tāngata'.
So, lets work together, shoulder to shoulder, care for one another, as we meet this latest challenge.
Le gach dea ghuí, Is mise le meas, ngā mihi,
Peter Ryan - Peadar Ó Riain
Ambasadóir na hÉireann - Ambassador of Ireland - He Māngai Kāwatanga o Airangi
IBNNZ Wellington and Auckland are hosting events with Nic Russell
It is 6 months to the day until we celebrate our IBNNZ St Patrick's Day Lunch in Parliament on 17th March 2027. IBNNZ operates in six chapters across New Zealand. It aims to provide a friendly and open forum for business people with a connection to Ireland to network and socialise together. The Tara Trust has partnered with IBNNZ since the inception of this event. Put the date in your diary now. If you want to pre-book your ticket, email us to secure your place. Tickets for this event sells out fast - so be QUICK. The Tara Trust helps the Irish community in New Zealand by supporting Irish arts, culture and the welfare of the Irish diaspora. All profits support The Tara Trust.
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