New Zealand Embassy Rome, Italy

02/09/2026

It was a pleasure for New Zealand's Ambassador-designate Anais Kedgley Laidlaw to meet with Chief of Protocol Bruno Antonio Pasquino at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to present copies of her letters of credence.

An important milestone ahead of the formal presentation of credentials and the beginning of what we look forward to being a strong and productive partnership with our Italian counterparts, further strengthening the longstanding friendship between New Zealand and Italy.

Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Italian Embassy in Wellington

05/08/2026

It was an honour for Chargé d’Affaires Joanna Heslop to join the community of Scandicci in commemorating its liberation during WWII and the unveiling of a new trilingual memorial stele bearing the names of the 198 New Zealand soldiers who gave their lives in the Battle of San Michele a Torri, one of the fiercest battles of the Italian Campaign.

As we honour the fallen, we also reaffirm our shared commitment to peace, democracy, and the values for which they gave so much.

03/08/2026

If something goes wrong
If your New Zealand passport is lost, stolen or damaged while you're in Europe:
✔ Contact the New Zealand Passport Office in London as soon as possible.
📞 +44 (0)20 7968 2730
✉️ [email protected]
✔ Contact your insurance company about replacement costs and onwards travel.
✘ Do not continue your travels until you have received your replacement passport.

31/07/2026

Travel Smart Tip #2: Your passport is your most valuable travel document
Treat your passport like cash or your phone.
✅ Keep it in a secure place.
✅ Avoid unnecessary handling.
✅ Protect it from damage.
✅ Never leave it unattended.

31/07/2026

Greece is currently experiencing very high temperatures, with severe fire warnings in place across the country. Wildfires are affecting multiple areas of the country including the islands of Crete and Le**os. Fires can start close to cities and tourist locations with little warning and travel quickly. Air quality may deteriorate due to heavy smoke.

For updated information about natural disasters in Greece, see: https://civilprotection.gov.gr/en

Follow the advice of local authorities at all times, including any evacuation orders. Keep in contact with family and friends to keep them informed of your plans and well-being.

New Zealanders requiring consular assistance can contact the New Zealand Embassy in Rome on +39 06 853 7501 or at [email protected].

29/07/2026

Before you travel
Travel Smart Tip #1: Prepare before you leave
Before heading overseas, take a few minutes to prepare.
✅ Check your passport's expiry date well before you travel—many destinations require six months' validity at the end of your trip
✅ Register your travel on SafeTravel to receive important travel and security updates.
✅ Make sure your RealMe identity is active and you know your login details.
You'll need them if you have to apply for a replacement passport while overseas.
✅ Ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance.
A few minutes before you travel could save you a lot of stress later.
🔗 safetravel.govt.nz
🔗 realme.govt.nz

23/07/2026

Hai mai sognato di allenarti con gli All Blacks? 🏉🖤

Questa estate quel sogno può diventare realtà.

Dal 31 agosto al 4 settembre, la All Blacks Clinic Milano porterà in Italia il metodo di allenamento della squadra di rugby più iconica al mondo. Ad accompagnare i giovani atleti saranno campioni internazionali come Victor Vito, Norm Maxwell e Michael Marnewick, pronti a condividere non solo tecnica e preparazione, ma anche i valori che hanno reso gli All Blacks un punto di riferimento del rugby mondiale.

Un'esperienza unica, aperta a ragazze e ragazzi tesserati Federazione Italiana Rugby, per imparare, mettersi alla prova… e vivere anche l'emozione della leggendaria Haka.

📅 31 agosto – 4 settembre
📍 Rugby Milano – Centro Sportivo Curioni, Segrate
👧👦 Per i nati dal 2008 al 2016
⚠️ I posti sono limitati.

17/07/2026

It was an honour and a true pleasure for Chargé d’Affaires Joanna Heslop and the New Zealand Embassy team in Rome to welcome Eraia Kiel and Nick Dallimore from New Zealand Māori Arts & Crafts Institute

During their visit, they gifted the Embassy a beautiful poupou — a traditional Māori carving originally carved by master-carver Albert Poai Te Pou in 1979.

In a heartfelt expression of gratitude, the Embassy team performed a waiata composed by our Chargé d’Affaires especially for the New Zealand Embassy in Rome.

The poupou has now found a new home in Italy, a country with which New Zealand shares deep and enduring ties, forged in part through our shared wartime history and strengthened by the bonds between our people. We are honoured to care for this special taonga.

16/07/2026

Matariki segna l'inizio del nuovo anno Māori ed è un momento per ricordare chi non c'è più, celebrare il presente e guardare con speranza al futuro.

Condividiamo questo bellissimo approfondimento di Marco Buemi che ne racconta storia e significato. Buona lettura!

Marco Buemi racconta il Matariki, Capodanno Māori della Nuova Zelanda: una festa legata alle Pleiadi, alla memoria degli antenati, alla comunità e alla cura della terra.

Leggi l’articolo su rewriters.it: https://rewriters.it/capodanno-maori-viaggio-nel-matariki-la-festa-piu-magica-della-nuova-zelanda/

10/07/2026

Mānawatia a Matariki! ✨we welcome the celebration of Matariki, the Māori New Year. This is a is a time to reflect, remember, and look ahead with intent.

As we mark Matariki, we acknowledge those we have lost in the past year, celebrate the present with whānau and loved ones, and share goals and aspirations for the year ahead.