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High Commission of New Zealand, London

Diplomatic mission of New Zealand in the United Kingdom

Summary

Diplomatic mission of New Zealand in the United Kingdom

FieldValue
nameHigh Commission of New Zealand in London
Te Kāinga Māngai Kāwanatanga o Aotearoa i Rānana
imageNew Zealand High Commission, London.jpg
locationSt James's, London
coordinates
address1 Pall Mall East, Kinnaird House, SW1Y 5AU
high_commissioner_commonwealthHamish Cooper
embedyes
designation1Grade II Listed Building
designation1_offnameNew Zealand House
designation1_date24 November 1995
designation1_number

Te Kāinga Māngai Kāwanatanga o Aotearoa i Rānana

The High Commission of New Zealand (Māori: Te Kāinga Māngai Kāwanatanga o Aotearoa i Rānana) in London is the diplomatic mission of New Zealand in the United Kingdom. It is housed in a skyscraper known as New Zealand House on Haymarket, London, off Pall Mall. As well as containing the offices of the High Commissioner, the building also hosts the New Zealand consulate in London and the military attaché.

History

The site had been previously occupied by the Carlton Hotel, destroyed by a bomb during the Blitz. The design differed from the diplomatic buildings of other Commonwealth countries in that it would be a modern skyscraper, designed by Sir Robert Matthew. After difficulties securing a planning consent, the 18 storey building only proceeded after approval was granted by the British Cabinet. The High Commission was built by Holland, Hannen & Cubitts and was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1963. It is the only tall building in this part of London. Since 1995, it has been a Grade II listed building.

Responsibilities

It is an overseas post of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The position of High Commissioner to the United Kingdom is currently held by Hamish Cooper. New Zealand Passport applications can be processed at New Zealand House. The nearest Tube stations to New Zealand House are Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross. The Māori cultural group Ngāti Rānana holds regular meetings at the High Commission.

References

References

  1. (14 December 2013). "The London Diplomatic List".
  2. Cubitts 1810–1975, published 1975
  3. {{NHLE
  4. "The New Zealand High Commission is happy to announce the arrival of our New High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mr Hamish Cooper 🇳🇿🇬🇧 With a career in diplomacy, including two previous assignments in London, High Commissioner Cooper joins the team having most recently held the position of New Zealand’s Ambassador to Japan. All reactions: 90 Zafer Güler Congratulations Ambassador 10w Guy Hughes Big congratulations 11w Michael O'Carroll Welcome to the UK Sir. 11w Jennifer Sano Congratulations Mr Cooper. 🇳🇿 11w". New Zealand High Commission - London, United Kingdom.
  5. "London Passport Office". New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade.
  6. "Finding Maori culture in the heart of London". NZ News UK.
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