Made in Italy Day – Caffè Italian Style
On the occasion of Made in Italy Day, the Embassy of Italy in Wellington organised, on 30 April, an event dedicated to one of the most iconic expressions of Italian culture and tradition: coffee. Hosted at Mediterranean Foods, the initiative offered participants a comprehensive and engaging journey through the history, evolution, and cultural significance of […]
Read moreBusiness Insights 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 moreItalian Research Day in the World – Polar Expeditions: Focus on Antarctica
To mark the Italian Research Day in the World, and to highlight the excellence of Italian scientific work in Antarctica, the Embassy of Italy in Wellington has organised a video call with the team of Italian researchers currently stationed at Concordia Station. We were also joined by Elena Campana, Director of the Antarctic Technical Unit […]
Read moreSevere Weather Update
The New Zealand Meteorological Service has issued a red-level weather warning for heavy rain on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 April for the areas of Wellington (excluding Porirua) and Wairarapa. Very intense rainfall is expected, with 100–150 mm on the eastern hills of Wellington and the Hutt Valley, 80–120 mm in Wairarapa, and up to […]
Read moreItaly Keeps Inventing the Future: Italian Design Day
On 26 March, the Embassy of Italy in Wellington, together with the Toi Rauwharangi College of Creative Arts at Massey University, celebrated the 2026 edition of the Italian Design Day (IDD), an initiative promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and implemented across the entire […]
Read moreCall For Applications: MSc in International Economics and Business Administration (IEBA)
The Embassy of Italy in New Zealand is pleased to promote the call for applications for the MSc in International Economics and Business Administration (IEBA) for the academic year 2026–2027. The IEBA is a two-year international triple degree master programme (120 ECTS) offered in cooperation with the University of Verona (coordinator), the University of Bamberg, […]
Read moreAn evening of music and art in Auckland
At the end of March, the Honorary Consulate of Italy in Auckland hosted an evening dedicated to music and art. Italian pianist Flavio Villani performed a solo recital featuring works by Bach-Busoni, Brahms and César Franck, alongside one of his own compositions. The evening also included artworks by Māori artist Star Gossage, presented alongside the […]
Read moreItalian Short Film Night 2026
The Embassy of Italy in Wellington is pleased to announce its partnership with Show Me Shorts, now in its 10th year, to present once again the Italian Short Film Night, an annual event dedicated to contemporary Italian cinema. The initiative brings to New Zealand audiences a curated selection of six recent Italian short films, offering a range […]
Read moreIMPORTANT NOTICE: Temporary Suspension of Consular Services
Users are hereby informed that consular services for Italian nationals will be temporarily suspended from 25 March 2026 to 27 March 2026 due to a temporary operational shutdown of our systems. This is a scheduled and urgent technical intervention which will result in a temporary interruption of services.
Read moreScholarships for International Students – University of Chieti-Pescara (AY 2026/2027)
The University of Chieti-Pescara “G. d’Annunzio” has launched a call for applications for 15 scholarships for international students enrolling in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programmes for the academic year 2026/2027. The scholarships include: a financial contribution of €6,000; full exemption from university tuition fees (excluding minor administrative costs); dedicated support services, including orientation, integration, and […]
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