St Patrick's Day Parliamentary Lunch

Jane Quinn • February 2, 2026

Join Us

You are warmly invited to join us for a St Patrick’s Day Parliamentary Luncheon in support of the Tara Trust.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig – Saint Patrick’s Day – Rā o Hato Patariki

The Rt. Hon. Mr. Gerry Brownlee M.P., Speaker of the House of Representatives, is delighted to host IBNNZ – The Irish Business Network of New Zealand, together with The Friends of Ireland – The Tara Trust, at a special gala luncheon celebrating St Patrick’s Day.
Date: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Time: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Venue: Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament

All proceeds from this event will support the work of the Tara Trust and the Friends of Ireland. The Tara Trust is a registered charity dedicated to supporting the Irish community in New Zealand through Irish arts, culture, and the welfare of the Irish diaspora.
Guests will include H.E. Ms Jane Connolly, Ambassador of Ireland to New Zealand, and Mr Noel Grealish, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, alongside members and friends of IBNNZ.
Please join the Speaker of the House and our distinguished guests for this special celebration of Ireland and New Zealand’s enduring friendship and shared heritage.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Limited Tickets are available on Humanitix

https://events.humanitix.com/st-patrick-s-day-parliamentary-luncheon-17-march-2026
or by emailing Jane Quinn on info@friendsofIreland.co.nz

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