Embassy of Ireland, Wellington

Embassy of Ireland in Wellington
LocationLevel 10, 86 Victoria Street, Wellington 6011
Coordinates41°17′19″S 174°46′33″E / 41.2886870°S 174.7758272°E / -41.2886870; 174.7758272
Relocated17 March 2023
AmbassadorJane Connolly
Websitehttps://www.ireland.ie/en/new-zealand/wellington/

The Embassy of Ireland in New Zealand (Irish: Ambasáid na hÉireann Nua-Shealainne; Māori: Te Aka Aorere o Airangi) is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Ireland to New Zealand.[1] Formally established in 2018 within the EU delegation to New Zealand, the current chancery opened in 2023.[2][3]

History

Prior to the establishment of an embassy in Wellington, the Irish ambassador to Australia was accredited to New Zealand.[4] Plans to open embassies in each others' countries were announced in 2017 during a state visit by Irish President Michael D. Higgins,[5] with warm relations, similar foreign policy stances and significant trade ties,[6] as well as the geopolitical impact of Brexit being the main reasons for the decision.[7]

The embassy opened in 2018, with Peter Ryan being the first ambassador to New Zealand,[8] hosted by the EU delegation to New Zealand[3] at Solnet House, 70 The Terrace in Wellington.[9]

The current chancery and the first independent location was officially opened on St. Patrick's Day in 2023 by the newly appointed ambassador Jane Connolly and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue.[3][10]

List of ambassadors to New Zealand

  • Peter Ryan, 2018–2022
  • Jane Connolly, 2022–present

See also

References

  1. ↑ Trade, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and. "Embassy of Ireland, Wellington". New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
  2. ↑ "Ireland's first Ambassador to New Zealand appointed". Stuff. 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
  3. 1 2 3 "Embassy Newsletter" (PDF). ireland.ie.
  4. ↑ MacNamee, Garreth (2017-10-24). "Ireland is opening an embassy in New Zealand (we never had one up till now)". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  5. ↑ "Ireland to open embassy in New Zealand". RTE. 2017-10-24.
  6. ↑ Trade, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and. "Ireland". New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  7. ↑ Edwards, Elaine. "Brexit vote prompts New Zealand to open embassy in Ireland". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  8. ↑ Burke, Peter. "First Irish Ambassador to NZ leaves his mark". Rural News Group. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  9. ↑ "Ireland (IE) Representation in New Zealand (NZ) - Consular Protection". consular-protection.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  10. ↑ "Ireland's ag minister hails Kiwi-Irish synergies". farmersweekly.co.nz. 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2026-08-01.

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