Christian Leotta Piano Recital
On Tuesday 25 August, the Embassy hosted a piano recital by internationally acclaimed Italian pianist Maestro Christian Leotta at the prestigious Hunter Council Chamber at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington. HE Ambassador Cristiano Maggipinto was delighted to welcome Hon Paul Goldsmith, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, HE Alfredo Pérez Bravo, members of […]
Read moreBusiness Insights form Italy “A Letter to International Investors” August 2026
The August issue opens with an update on the Italian macroeconomic outlook. It is followed by an overview of the new tax incentive for accelerated depreciation (“iper-ammortamento”), aimed at productive, digital and energy-related investments to strengthen the productive capacity of Italian companies. This month’s sectoral focus is on civil engineering, which encompasses a range of […]
Read moreFrom Scarlatti to Schubert: The Evolution of the Piano Sonata. Piano Recital Christian Leotta
The Italian Embassy is delighted to present internationally acclaimed pianist Christian Leotta in a recital exploring the remarkable evolution of the piano sonata through the music of Domenico Scarlatti, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Franz Schubert. Spanning more than a century of musical innovation, the programme traces the transformation of the sonata from Scarlatti’s elegant miniatures to Beethoven’s […]
Read more2026 Farnesina Awards for Science and Innovation: Call for Applications
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) has opened applications for the following awards: “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award”, aimed at recognizing the work of an Italian scientist up to 35 years old presently active in New Zealand for his/her outstanding contribution to the advancement of bilateral scientific cooperation in any field of […]
Read more25ª National Day of the Italian Work’s Sacrifice in the World. Message of Minister Tajani
Follows the message of On. Minister Antonio Tajani on the occasion of the Commemoration of the tragedy of Marcinelle (70° anniversary) and of the “National Day of the Italian Work’s Sacrifice in the World”. Settant’anni fa, l’8 agosto 1956, Marcinelle entrò per sempre nella memoria collettiva del nostro Paese e dell’Europa. Nel pozzo del Bois […]
Read moreBusiness Insight from Italy – a letter to internationals investors – July 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 July issue opens with an update on the Italian macroeconomic outlook. It is followed by an in-depth analysis of the new single authorization procedure […]
Read moreInauguration Ceremony of the “Central Interceptor”- Auckland
The Embassy informs that on 7 July, Amb. Cristiano Maggipinto attended in Auckland the official inauguration ceremony of the “Central Interceptor”, a 16-kilometre underground wastewater disposal tunnel serving Auckland Harbour. The ceremony was attended by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Auckland, the CEO of “Watercare”, and Senior Executives of the Italian Company “Ghella”, which […]
Read moreNew Zealand Notable Tree Trust – “The Sangro Survivor”, Tree of the year
Each year, the New Zealand Notable Tree Trust holds an online Tree of the Year competition, inviting the public to vote for one of a small number of remarkable trees from across New Zealand. For the 2026 edition, one of the nominated trees is this extraordinary Cercis siliquastrum, known as “The Sangro Survivor”. The nomination […]
Read moreTermination of validity of paper Identity Cards for travel abroad from August 3, 2026
From 3 August 2026, the paper Identity Card (Carta d’Identità Cartacea) will no longer be valid for international travel, regardless of the expiry date shown on the back of the document. As is already the case, the Italian identity card is not valid for travel to or from New Zealand. DL No. 108 of 26/06/2026 […]
Read moreRed 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 […]
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