New Zealand and Pacific Islands

The Israeli Embassy  in New Zealand reopened in April 2010. The embassy is located at:

GREENOCK HOUSE
THE TERRACE 39
POB 6011
WELLINGTON

As reported by yNet, the Israeli Embassy that closed in 2002 due to cutbacks reopened with traditional Maori nose-pressing welcome ceremony. Ambassador Shemi Tzur, Israel’s new ambassador to New Zealand, presented his credentials on Friday to the Governor General following a welcome ceremony that included a traditional Maori nose-pressing ceremony, and, as such, officially reopened the Israeli Embassy in New Zealand that was closed in 2002 due to financial difficulties.

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