Pakistan High Commission New Zealand

17/08/2026

Independence Day Celebrations in New Zealand

17/08/2026

On the occasion of , doubly pleased to extend a very warm welcome to Her Excellency Samina Naz, the first High Commissioner Designate of Bangladesh to New Zealand

🇵🇰 & 🇧🇩 are brothers, friends and partners. Wish her the very best in her new assignment, and look forward to working closely with her to achieve shared objectives

17/08/2026

On the occasion of , doubly pleased to extend a very warm welcome to Her Excellency Samina Naz

, the first High Commissioner Designate of Bangladesh to New Zealand
🇵🇰 & 🇧🇩 are brothers, friends and partners. Wish her the very best in her new assignment, and look forward to working closely with her to achieve shared objectives

17/08/2026

On the auspicious occasion of Pakistan's 80th large number of Kiwi Pakistanis gather Pakistan High Commission New Zealand to witness the flag hoisting, give thanks for the great gift of independence & pay homage to the founder of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. With Unity Faith and Discipline no challenge is too large, and no obstacle too big for the resilient Pakistani nation.

Pakistan Hamesha Zindabad

17/08/2026

Pleased to attend networking event of PDCNZ & witness signing of MoU between PDCNZ & Professional Education Foundation
opening pathways of support and opportunity for enterprising Pakistani students. Wish PDCNZ well in its mission to assist new Kiwis including Kiwi Pakistanis navigate their way to a better and fulfilling life in Aotearoa New Zealand

16/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE

PRIME MINISTER LUXON JOINS PAKISTANI COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY IN AUCKLAND

Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day was commemorated in Auckland with a flag-hoisting ceremony attended by New Zealand Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon. The event was organized by Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) with the support of the Pakistan High Commission.

Pakistan High Commissioner Dr. Faisal Aziz Ahmad hoisted the national flag alongside Prime Minister Luxon and prominent community members, marking the occasion with a spirit of unity and shared heritage.

In his address, Prime Minister Luxon highlighted the longstanding and friendly relations between New Zealand and Pakistan, and acknowledged Pakistan’s constructive role in de-escalating tensions in the Middle East and facilitating peace negotiations. He also commended the positive contributions of the Pakistani-Kiwi community to New Zealand’s social and economic development.

In addition to the Prime Minister, several members of the Cabinet were in attendance, including the Hon. Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities, and the Hon. Simon Watts, Minister for Climate Change. Opposition representatives present included: Hon. Jenny Salesa, Labour Party Spokesperson for Ethnic Communities; Hon. Vanushi Walters, Labour Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs; and Hon. Marama Davidson, Co-Leader of the Green Party as well as several National, Labor and Green Party MPs.

In his welcome address, President PANZ, Dr Asif Saeed Khan, highlighted the role of the Pakistani community in the progress and development of New Zealand.

A short documentary commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was screened during the event, paying tribute to the founder of Pakistan and his enduring vision.

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The amazing Kiwi Pakistani community is the living, breathing, enduring bridge of friendship between Pakistan and New Zealand. Delighted to host some of the Pakistani community members for a candid discussion with the visiting High-Level delegation from Pakistan on the prospects and possibilities of Pakistan - New Zealand relations.

11/08/2026

🇵🇰 - 🇳🇿 Education links are multifaceted and long standing. On the sidelines of the recently held Joint Trade Committee, the two countries inked the Education Cooperation Arrangement. an important step forward in further institutionalizing collaboration in this vital area of mutual benefit.

11/08/2026

Constructive, high level back-to-back 🇵🇰 🤝 🇳🇿Bilateral Political Consultations and Joint Trade Committee Meetings in Wellington, scanned the broad canvass of subjects of mutual interest, including trade and investment, education, multilateral diplomacy, regional situation and people to people & sporting contacts. Grateful to

for their exceptional hospitality and meaningful engagement and to

&

senior leadership for bringing fresh energy and ambition to the table. Pakistan-New Zealand friendship has yet to realize its full potential. The best days lie ahead!