Italy 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 moreSevere Weather Update – New Zealand
The MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook indicating the approach of a tropical low system (Cyclone Vaianu) expected to affect parts of New Zealand throughout the weekend, particularly on Sunday, 12 April. ⚠️ Current alerts issued: Heavy Rain Watches️ in the North Island, particularly Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne Strong […]
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 […]
Read moreRoman Statue at Victoria University of Wellington: Cultural Cooperation between Italy and New Zealand
On 9 March 2026, at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, a ceremony was held for the public unveiling of a marble head, depicting a Roman woman from the Antonine period (II sec.), preserved in the collection of the University’s Classics Museum. The artifact, which had been illegally exported from Italy, was acquired […]
Read moreScholarships for International Master’s Degrees – University of Verona
The University of Verona has opened the call for pre-admission requests and applications for scholarships and reduced student contributions for international students enrolling in the academic year 2026/2027. The initiative offers 15 scholarships and 48 reduced student contributions (flat-rate fees). The opportunity is addressed to students holding a degree obtained abroad, who are not Italian […]
Read moreMusic Evening hosted by the Honorary Consul of Italy in Auckland!
At the end of February, the Honorary Consul of Italy in Auckland Lindsey Jones hosted the first recital of the year. The concert featured an original ensemble of flute, marimba and piano, performed by Luca Manghi, Steve Logan and David Kelly. The programme included works by three New Zealand composers Bjorn Artsen, Hannah Kagawa and […]
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