Nicole Macaballug

11/04/2026

Embassy in New Zealand

27/03/2026

14/03/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT

Please be advised of the upcoming closure dates of the Office of the Philippine Consulate in Christchurch.
During these dates, the Consulate will be temporarily closed and will not be able to provide consular services.

We kindly encourage the public to plan their visits accordingly. Regular operations will resume on the next scheduled day following the closure.
Thank you for your understanding.

18/01/2026

13/12/2025

13/11/2025

A courtesy reminder that the Philippine Consulate Christchurch is closed Saturday 15 Nov 2025.

We will reopen on Tuesday 18 Nov 2025.

Thanks!

The office will be closed this Saturday, 15 November 2025. For urgent matters - please contact the Philippine Embassy in New Zealand at philembassy.org.nz

Thank you

25/10/2025

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 🏀🎉

On the occasion of 𝗣𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵, join us at the inaugural

𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗬 𝗫 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗠𝗔𝗢𝗥𝗜
🏀 Friendly exhibition basketball game 🏀

📍 Location: 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝟭, 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝘄𝘆𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝟳𝟬 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻
📅 Date: 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
🕚 Time: 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗻

Prepare for an unforgettable hour of excitement, unity, and friendly competition as two vibrant communities come together on the court. 💥 Grab your seats and cheer for your favorite team—this is a game you won’t want to miss!



Jointly organized by the Philippine Embassy, FFASCNZI/PCMST, and Morehu Basketball.

27/09/2025

Advisory No. KDA-2025-29 Mobile Consular Mission to Christchurch 24-26 October 2025

The Mobile Consular Mission will be providing the following services:

1. PASSPORT SERVICES
By appointment only. Secure your appointment through the DFA Global Online Appointment System (GOAS) here: https://www.passport.gov.ph/.
Please select ASIA PACIFIC, NEW ZEALAND, PE WELLINGTON - OUTREACH IN CHRISTCHURCH for the site location. The list of passport requirements may be found here: https://bit.ly/3PT6MFg.

2. CIVIL REGISTRY SERVICES (Report of Birth, Marriage and Death)
By appointment only. Application documents will be received, and the processed documents will be sent back to the applicant via a client-provided return courier bag. Check the list of requirements here: https://philembassy.org.nz/consular/civil-registry

3. NOTARIAL SERVICES (Affidavit of Support, Sworn Statement and Special Power of Attorney) By appointment only. Application documents will be received, and the processed documents will be sent back to the applicant via a client-provided return courier bag. Check the list of requirements here:
https://philembassy.org.nz/consular/notarials-and-authentication

4. APPLICATIONS for RETENTION and REACQUISITION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP (R.A. 9225)
By appointment only. Please see requirements at https://www.philembassy.org.nz/consular/dual-citizenship. Those whose applications were accepted and processed beforehand may take their oath during the mission.

5.VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS and ENROLMENT/ RENEWAL of OWWA MEMBERSHIP. No appointment required. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/polonewzealand for the list of requirements.

NOTE: To book an appointment for Civil Registry, Notarial and Dual Citizenship services, please go to the Embassy booking page at philippineembassynewzealand.setmore.com, and click on
“MOBILE CONSULAR OUTREACH MISSIONS” under “Services”,
then choose “Mobile Consular Outreach Mission to
Christchurch,24-26 October 2025".

PLEASE KINDLY ENSURE TO BRING COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS TO AVOID DELAYS IN PROCESSING.

16/08/2025

📣 Southland ~~ I’m looking forward to seeing you all next Saturday, 23 August 2pm at 2 Leven Street thanks to the Southland Filipino Society Incorporated and Invercargill Filipino Dance and Talent Group!! 🇵🇭

I’m excited to have with me build experts RM Homes Canterbury Ltd. with their CEO Myra Violet Larobes Mifrano giving practical guidance for those wanting to purchase property or construct new build homes in the South Island!

Register now in the link below for reserved seating! 😎

📌 Community Legal Seminar – Invercargill

The Philippine Honorary Consulate in Christchurch frequently receives enquiries regarding the scope of our services and the need for assistance with various legal matters. A significant number of individuals travel long distances from across the South Island — with many often from as far as Invercargill.

We are pleased to announce that our Honorary Consul, Atty. Nicole Macaballug, has accepted an invitation from SFSI and the Invercargill Filipino Dance and Talent Group to meet with our Southland kababayans and conduct a FREE seminar on topics that offer practical guidance and support.

🗓 Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 2 Leven Street, Invercargill

Join us for marienda and a “cuppa” following the seminar!

🔗 Register now via the link below for reserved seating.
We look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/free-legal-seminar-at-invercargill-tickets-1588470330519?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawML5YVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEycGRxYk1kUk9MTEhZQnhLAR68AXBw0wBD9d9819qladup_sU137EeCRgDKGXryeSiLHOGOidAJVpxtN6b4w_aem_OkNX4av1PHC_QD1xMeKpvw

05/05/2025

Via the Philippine Embassy in New Zealand

2025 National Elections
Overseas Voting

Notice of Canvassing
(Special Board of Canvassers)

05 May 2025

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:

Please be notified that the Philippine Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand will conduct the Canvassing for the 2025 National Elections on:

Date: 12 May 2025
Time: 7:00PM (3:00PM PH time)
Venue:
EMBASSY OF THE PHILIPPINES
50 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011

(Sgd.)
Kira Christianne D. Azucena
(Head of Post)

28/04/2025

ADVISORY:

The Special Board of Election Inspectors (SBEI) of the Philippine Embassy in Wellington will be conducting a Field Enrolment and Voting Mission in Christchurch, New Zealand from 3-4 May 2025, 8 am to 5 pm, to assist registered Overseas Filipino Voters based in the area with the following:

1. Enrolling in the Overseas Voting and Counting System (OVCS)
2. Casting their vote using the OVCS
3. Answering queries regarding Overseas Voting for the 2025 Philippine National Elections

To check if you a registered overseas voter, please kindly check the 2025 Certified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV) found at the following link:

https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=OverseasVoting/2025_NROV_CLOV/ASPAC

For questions on online voting, please call (+64) 8903741 to 44, Local 705, or send an email to [email protected]