New Zealand High Commission Australia

11/06/2026

LOMU screens in Sydney this weekend at the Sydney Film Festival, bringing the story of one of New Zealand’s most iconic sporting figures to Australian audiences.

📍 George Street Cinema
🗓 13 June, 4.00pm

📍 Ritz Cinemas Randwick
🗓 14 June, 4.15pm

Visit Sydney Film Festival for ticketing information.

Lomu - Film 🤝

10/06/2026

Jonah Lomu changed rugby forever.

This weekend, LOMU premieres in Australia as part of the Sydney Film Festival, bringing the story of one of New Zealand’s most iconic sporting figures to Australian audiences.

Directed by Tongan-New Zealand filmmaker Vea Mafile’o and Irish filmmaker Gavin FitzGerald, the documentary explores the life, legacy and impact of Jonah Lomu on and off the field.

Tickets and screening information are available through Sydney Film Festival

08/06/2026

NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the Pacific Policing Initiative’s (PPI) Hub in Brisbane during his visit to Australia, meeting police representatives from across the Pacific and seeing regional cooperation in action.

The PPI brings together Pacific policing partners to strengthen capability, coordination and support Pacific-led responses to shared regional challenges.

New Zealand Police is proud to work alongside Pacific partners and the Australian Federal Police to strengthen regional cooperation across the Pacific.

Thanks to the AFP for hosting 🤝

06/06/2026

🇳🇿Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with 🇦🇺Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Queensland today for the annual Australia–New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting.

At a time of increasing global uncertainty, leaders discussed strengthening the partnership that has underpinned our shared security and economic prosperity for generations, and advancing cooperation on shared priorities across the region.

05/06/2026

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and wife Amanda Luxon have arrived in Queensland ahead of the annual Australia–New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting 🇳🇿🇦🇺

Welcomed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon, the annual meeting reflects the close partnership between New Zealand and Australia and the importance of strengthening our economic, security and regional connections.

Leaders will meet in Queensland to discuss shared priorities and opportunities for both countries and the wider region.

05/06/2026

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in Queensland, Australia, ahead of his annual Leaders’ Meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 🇳🇿🇦🇺

New Zealand and Australia share a uniquely close partnership built on friendship, shared interests and an enduring connection across the Tasman 🤝

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

Tūtira Mai Ngā Iwi is a waiata (song) about unity — encouraging people to come together, stand together and move forward as one.

03/06/2026

New Zealand High Commissioner Andrew Needs was honoured to welcome Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro and Dr Richard Davies to the New Zealand High Commission in Canberra last week as part of the Governor-General’s State Visit to Australia 🇳🇿🇦🇺

Alongside members of Canberra’s Māori community leadership, staff welcomed Dame Cindy through a traditional welcome, waiata (song) and shared kōrero over tea — reflecting the spirit of manaakitanga, hospitality and community at the heart of the High Commission.

It was a privilege to host Dame Cindy and Dr Davies and mark this visit through culture, connection and the enduring ties that underpin the New Zealand–Australia relationship

Governor-General of New Zealand

30/05/2026

Cheehoo! A special moment with High Commissioner Andrew Needs and Moana Pasifika Captain Miracle Fai’ilagi in Canberra today as the team wrapped up their season on a high.

Moana means ocean- and this team has always been about more than rugby. Through sport, they’ve connected communities across our Pacific through culture, identity and shared connection.

Wishing the squad and staff all the very best for what’s ahead.

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