Launch of the Catalogue “Love Bites” – Eugenio Montale
On September 18th, in partnership with the Embassy of Japan, the Embassy of Italy organized the launch of the Montalian Catalogue “Love Bites” at Wai-te-ata Press, the printing house of Victoria University, founded in 1962 and now a centre of excellence for research in typography, book history, and publishing practices. The volume, edited by Prof. […]
Read moreJean Anderson Annual Lecture in Literary Translation 2025 – Prof Enrico Terrinoni
On 12th September, in cooperation with the “School of Languages and Cultures” and in partnership with the Embassy of Ireland, this Embassy contributed to the organization, at Victoria University in Wellington, of the Jean Anderson Annual Lecture in Literary Translation 2025, an annual conference dedicated to the theme of translation. Prof. Enrico Terrinoni, one of […]
Read moreMessage of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani to the Italian nationals, on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Marcinelle disaster and the 24th National Day of Sacrifice of Italian Labor in the World (August 8, 2025)
(8 agosto 2025) L’8 agosto è, ormai da 69 anni, una delle pagine più tristi della nostra storia. Un dolore che condividiamo con gli altri 11 Paesi che quel giorno persero tanti dei loro figli nella miniera del Bois du Cazier e che fa di Marcinelle una tragedia italiana ed europea, come ho voluto sottolineare […]
Read moreGLOBAL MASTER IN PERFORMING ARTS MANAGEMENT – TEATRO ALLA SCALA
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers a maximum of 7 scholarships/grants, for six months, 1.000€ each month, from January 2026 to June 2026 (for a total of 6.000€) which will be awarded to a maximum of 7 (seven) International students. Please note that applicants must be already enrolled at […]
Read moreScholarships offered by ICoN – Italian Culture on the Net
ICoN – Italian Culture on the Net is a consortium of 14 Italian universities (University of Bologna, University of Catania, University of Genoa, University of Milan, University of Padua, University of Parma, University for Foreigners of Perugia, University of Pisa, University of Rome Tor Vergata, University of Rome Tre, University of Salerno, University for Foreigners […]
Read moreOpera Evening
To mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Italy and New Zealand, this Embassy partnered with New Zealand Opera, celebrating its own 25th anniversary. NZOpera has realised a production of Puccini’s La bohème that features a significant Italian presence: the artistic and technical cast includes director Bruno Ravella, set designer Tiziano […]
Read moreBusiness insight from Italy – a letter to international investors
‘Business Insights from Italy – a letter to international investors’ is a new growth diplomacy tool available to the diplomatic-consular network to encourage potential foreign investors with up-to-date information. The aim is to promote a new narrative on Italy’s economic prospects, one that is able to highlight the real strengths of the country’s system and […]
Read moreUnveiling Italy`s Economic Potential
Unveiling Italy`s Economic Potential, an analysis conducted by Italian Confindustria is now available. The report focuses on the strengths and challenges of the Italian economic system, and gives an in-depth overview of the reasons that make it diversified and resilient. Macro-indicators and export performances confirm the country’s competitiveness and attractiveness at the international stage.
Read moreFesta della Repubblica 2025
On 5 June 2025, a reception was held in Wellington to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic. The event, held at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery, one of the capital’s most prestigious cultural institutions, was also an opportunity to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Italy and New […]
Read moreCall for sponsorship proposals
Public notice for the search of Sponsors for the celebrations of the Italian Republic Day on the 5th of June 2025. In order to submit offers, interested companies should download, fill in and sign the following attachments and send them to: wellington.promozione@esteri.it by the 30th of May 2025: 1 – Sponsorship offer 2 – Company […]
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