Red Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall and flooding.
The New Zealand Meteorological Service has issued Red and Orange Severe Weather Warnings for the northern part of the South Island. A Red Warning has been issued for heavy rain and ongoing flooding in the Kaikōura and Waitaki districts. A Red Warning has been issued for heavy rain in the Marlborough district and the northern […]
Read moreICoN Consortium Scholarship Call
The Embassy wishes to inform that for the 2026–2027 academic year, the ICoN Consortium is offering three partial scholarships covering part of the tuition fees for the Bachelor’s Degree in Italian Language and Culture. The programme is delivered entirely online (e-learning) by the ICoN Consortium on behalf of its member universities. The scholarships are open […]
Read moreBusiness Insight from Italy – a letter to internationals investors – June 2026 edition
Please find attached the latest issue of monthly English-language newsletter, “Business Insight from Italy – a letter to internationals investors”, produced in collaboration with TEHA – The European House Ambrosetti. The June issue opens with an update on Italy’s macroeconomic environment. It is followed by an in-depth analysis of the role played by Invitalia, the […]
Read more“VIAGGIARE SICURI” 2026 – NEW APP AND WEBSITE VERSION
On June 19th 2026, the 2026 “Viaggiare Sicuri” summer campaign has been launched with the aim of promoting a culture of prevention and travel safety through a more informed use of the Crisis Unit’s technological tools, including the new versions of the website www.viaggiaresicuri.it and the related “Viaggiare Sicuri” app, while also emphasizing the importance […]
Read morePossible difficulties in the acces to the visa section of the website
Dear Users, due to an upgrade of the visa section of our website, in the coming days you might find difficulties in accessing it or in finding up-to-date information. The full section will be accessible from monday. We appreciate your understanding.
Read more“OPERA EVENING”
On 18 June the Italian Residence in Wellington hosted an “Opera Evening” to mark the NZ Opera production of “Le Nozze di Figaro” celebrating the art and the enduring beauty of the Italian Libretto. The evening was enriched by the enchanting performance of Baritone James Clayton and Soprano Sarah Mileham. Performing both individually and together, […]
Read moreLombardy Region: “2026–2027 Call for Proposals for the Co-financing of Activities Supporting Lombards Around the World and Their Mobility”
The Embassy informs that the “2026–2027 Call for Proposals for the Co-financing of Activities Supporting Lombards Around the World and Their Mobility” issued by the Lombardy Region has been published. The initiative, in line with Regional Law No. 9/2024, “Provisions for the Support and Promotion of Lombards Around the World and Their International Mobility,” supports […]
Read moreScholarships for the Teatro alla Scala Academy for Performing Arts and Crafts – Academic Year 2026–2027
The Accademia d’Arti e Mestieri dello Spettacolo Teatro alla Scala, in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano, has opened applications for the one-year Global Master in Performing Arts Management (https://www.esteri.it/it/servizi-opportunita/opportunita/borse-di-studio/per-cittadini-stranieri/progetti-speciali/accademia_teatro_alla_scala/) Applications are open until 30 September for citizens of European Union Member States, and until 16 September for citizens of all other countries. For the […]
Read moreCELEBRATION OF THE 80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC
On 2 June 2026, a reception was held in Wellington, at the prestigious “Dominion Museum Building”, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic. Around 350 guests attended the reception, including representatives of politics, culture, economy, business and civil society as well as from the Italian community and the Diplomatic Corps. Following the performance […]
Read moreCONFERENZA DEI CONSOLI D’ITALIA NEL MONDO
Hai una domanda per i Consoli italiani? Alla Conferenza dei Consoli d’Italia nel mondo (12-13 giugno), daremo voce alla comunità italiana all’estero! Scrivi a consoli2026@esteri.it inviando le tue domande o esigenze. Quali servizi ritieni prioritari? Cosa miglioreresti? Quali domande vuoi far arrivare ai Consoli d’Italia? Risponderemo a tutte le vostre domande. Alcuni contributi selezionati saranno […]
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