New Zealand Consulate Los Angeles

We represent New Zealand interests on the West Coast of the US 🇺🇸🇳🇿

[New Zealand Consulate Los Angeles @NZconsulateLA]

Happy Independence Day to our American friends and to all Kiwis celebrating across the states today. It was great to hear former New Zealand Consul-General to Los Angeles, Jeremy Clarke-Watson spoke at the US Embassy in Wellington’s Independence Day event about the strength of the relationship between New Zealand and the United States. 🇳🇿🇺🇸 #IndependenceDay #July4 #NZinUS @jclarkewatson

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🎡🎆 Celebrating 249 Years of U.S. Independence - State Fair Style! 🎆🎡

This year, we marked the 249th Anniversary of American Independence with a celebration inspired by one of the most iconic traditions in the United States: the State Fair! 🇺🇸✨

From deep-fried treats and prize-winning pies to live music and carnival fun, state fairs are a vibrant mix of agriculture, entertainment, and community spirit. And yes many of our guests came dressed in outfits inspired by their favorite U.S. State Fair traditions, from cowboy hats to corn dog couture!

A massive thank you to all who joined us in celebrating the shared values of freedom, friendship, and festivity between the U.S. and New Zealand. And a massive thanks to our sponsors who helped make the event happen. 🇺🇸🇳🇿

Photos from the evening 🔗
https://t.co/JoGpg6xEGG (more to come)

[New Zealand Consulate Los Angeles @NZconsulateLA]

Matariki in Los Angeles ✨
We were delighted to celebrate Matariki at the New Zealand Official Residence — a time of reflection, remembrance, and looking to the future.
The spirit of Matariki reminds us that our traditions and connections carry across oceans.
Thank you to all who joined us from across the fields of diplomacy, politics, business, academia, film, sport and culture. We are grateful for your contribution to the New Zealand Consulate in Los Angeles!
Mānawatia a Matariki!
#Matariki2025 #Matariki #newzealand

[New Zealand Consulate Los Angeles @NZconsulateLA]

Matariki in Los Angeles ✨
We were delighted to celebrate Matariki at the New Zealand Official Residence — a time of reflection, remembrance, and looking to the future.
The spirit of Matariki reminds us that our traditions and connections carry across oceans.
Thank you to all who joined us from across the fields of diplomacy, politics, business, academia, film, sport and culture. We are grateful for your contribution to the New Zealand Consulate in Los Angeles!
Mānawatia a Matariki!
#Matariki2025 #Matariki #newzealand

[New Zealand Consulate Los Angeles @NZconsulateLA]

Last night, the New Zealand Consulate-General in Los Angeles and the NZ Film Commission proudly co-hosted a screening of the powerful film Tinā in Los Angeles. 🎬🌺 The room was alive with laughter, tears, and deep aroha (love). We were delighted to welcome the brilliant minds behind the film — director and writer Miki Magasiva, actor Beulah Koale and producer Dan Higgins. It was a treat to experience one of New Zealand’s highest ever box office grossing films. To everyone who came, fa’afetai tele lava and ngā mihi nui

[New Zealand Consulate Los Angeles @NZconsulateLA]

We were delighted to meet the New Zealand Olympic Committee and New Zealand Football in Los Angeles. Following on from New Zealand’s successful co-hosting of the FIFA WWC and the All Whites qualifying for FIFA World Cup 2026, we have quite the few years ahead of us for New Zealand sporting opportunity here on the West Coast of the United States. 🇳🇿🇺🇸#LA28 #FIFA26 #AllWhites

[New Zealand Consulate Los Angeles @NZconsulateLA]

🇳🇿🇺🇸 It was a pleasure meeting with the Mayor of San Diego, @MayorToddGloria, to discuss shared priorities and explore opportunities for future collaboration. We are grateful that ANZAC commemorations are hosted in San Diego every year – a city steeped in a history of honouring veterans. Thank you to Mayor Garcia and the City of San Diego for the warm welcome and for the discussion on how we can continue deepening the relationship between New Zealand and the City of San Diego. #SanDiego #MayorToddGloria

[New Zealand Consulate Los Angeles @NZconsulateLA]

Proud to be supporting our incredible New Zealand teams at the World Rugby Sevens 2025 in Los Angeles this weekend. Congratulations to the unstoppable Black Ferns Sevens women's team for taking out gold 🏆 with a fantastic track record after claiming the Olympic gold and SVNS league title in the last 12 months. Well done also to our NZ Sevens men’s team for securing bronze. 💪🇳🇿 #BlackFerns #NZSevens #newzealand #HSBCSVNS #HSBCSVNS2025 #LA7s

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Consul-General Katja Ackerley was honoured to address Leadership California's 2025 cohort on the topic of female leadership and the work of the New Zealand Consulate-General Los Angeles at the historic Stanford Mansion in Sacramento. Thank you to Shannon Schellenberg from the Californian State Senate for your invitation to this important gathering. #Sacramento #NewZealand #LeadershipCalifornia

[New Zealand Consulate Los Angeles @NZconsulateLA]

Just two days to go until the world’s best Rugby Sevens players in the world take to the field in Los Angeles for the HSBC SVNS World Championship! 🏉🔥 For those who plan to catch the action up close in Los Angeles on May 3-4 at Dignity Health Sports Park, remember the clear bag policy, and travel safe. If you’re a New Zealander requiring urgent consular assistance during this period, please ring the Consular Emergency line: [phone]. We wish the New Zealand and our Pacific Island partners’ Sevens men’s and women’s teams all the best for the competition! #HSBCSVNS #RugbySevens #LA7s #NewZealandRugby

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On Sunday, we gathered at the Los Angeles National Cemetery to honour the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the ANZACs. We remembered those who served and those who never returned. To all who joined us—veterans, families, diplomats, officials, and friends of Aotearoa New Zealand—thank you for standing with us to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
#Lestweforget

[New Zealand Consulate Los Angeles @NZconsulateLA]

This morning, we gathered on the deck of the USS Midway in San Diego to honour all those who have served in the defence of our nations. Commemorating ANZAC day here in San Diego, a city steeped in naval history, brought deep resonance to the occasion, and a sense of connection for our communities far from home. We were especially honoured to have historian Brent Korehana read the Ode in te reo Māori. May we continue to honour the ANZACs. Lest we forget.

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REMINDER: ANZAC Day Services – San Diego & Los Angeles 🇦🇺🇳🇿
The Consulates-General of Australia and New Zealand warmly invite you to attend the 2025 ANZAC Day Commemorative Services in San Diego and Los Angeles. The San Diego service will be held on Friday, 25 April 2025 at 8:00am aboard the iconic USS Midway Museum, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast. RSVP: https://t.co/EYYXodGIj9. The Los Angeles service will take place at the Los Angeles National Cemetery on Sunday, 27 April 2025, with the service beginning promptly at 9:00am (please arrive from 8:45am), followed by a light morning tea. As the LA service is outdoors, we kindly ask guests to dress accordingly. RSVP: https://t.co/BvUuJofhpx. We look forward to welcoming you to these commemorations as we come together in remembrance. Lest we forget. 🌺

[New Zealand Consulate Los Angeles @NZconsulateLA]

The New Zealand Consulate-General in Los Angeles will close over the Easter holiday from Friday, April 18 2025 - Monday, April 21 2025. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, April 22 2025. New Zealanders requiring urgent assistance during this period, please call the Consular Emergency line: [phone]. Have a happy and safe Easter weekend.

[New Zealand Consulate Los Angeles @NZconsulateLA]

ANZAC Day Services 2025 – Los Angeles & San Diego
San Diego:
📍 USS Midway Museum
🌿 Outdoors – please dress accordingly.
🗓️ Friday, 25 April 2025
⏰ Service begins at 8:00am
Attend the ANZAC Day dawn service on the iconic USS Midway, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast.
🔗 RSVP: https://t.co/EYYXodGIj9

Los Angeles:
📍 Los Angeles National Cemetery
🗓️ Sunday, 27 April 2025
⏰ Service begins promptly at 9:00am (arrival from 8:45am)
Join the Consulates-General of Australia and New Zealand for a commemorative service followed by light morning tea.
🌿 Outdoors – please dress accordingly.
🔗 RSVP: https://t.co/BvUuJofhpx

Lest we forget.

[New Zealand Consulate Los Angeles @NZconsulateLA]

Consul-General Katja Ackerley and her partner Ken Moynihan enjoyed an insightful discussion by former US Ambassador to Norway Marc Nathanson on Transatlantic and Arctic Security hosted by the Los Angeles World Affairs Council. #LAWAC

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🇺🇸🤝🇳🇿 At Space Symposium 2025, Minister for Space Judith Collins KC had the pleasure of meeting with Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, and Craig Smith of the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority to discuss opportunities to strengthen collaboration between New Zealand and Oklahoma’s industries in the fields of space, science, and innovation. With shared ambitions in research, development, and emerging technologies, we look forward to building partnerships that drive growth and discovery in both our regions. #Space #Oklahoma #NewZealand #SpaceSymposium @LtGovPinnell @JudithCollinsMP

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Minister for Space, Hon. Judith Collins met with the Mayor of Denver, @MikeJohnstonCO to discuss the strengthening relationship between New Zealand and Colorado. New Zealand is the 6th largest source of foreign direct investment into Colorado, with around 40 New Zealand firms represented on the ground. It was also a privilege to connect with New Zealander Dr. Andrew Wilson, a leader in quantum information science and quantum physics, areas of increasing collaboration between our two nations. #NewZealand #Innovation #Quantum #Colorado #Denver @JudithCollinsMP

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Yesterday marked a significant moment in the strengthening of ties between New Zealand and the state of Colorado. A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed by Minister Judith Collins KC, and Governor of Colorado, Governor Jared Polis. The MOC encourages collaborative opportunities in aerospace, quantum, and geothermal technologies. The agreement will also help deepen New Zealand’s commercial relationships with Colorado in areas of entrepreneurship, venture capital and start-ups #NewZealand #Colorado #GovernorPolis @GovofCO @JudithCollinsMP

[New Zealand Consulate Los Angeles @NZconsulateLA]

It was a pleasure to welcome Minister for Space, Hon. Judith Collins KC, to Colorado for the annual Space Symposium where the Minister gave a speech promoting New Zealand’s rapid growth in the sector. Space Symposium is one of the largest global space events, attended by more than 10,000 business and government representatives. It was excellent to connect with New Zealand companies making an impact in the space sector and to strengthen space collaboration with the United States. Did you know New Zealand last year became the world’s third most prolific launching nation? #NZinSpace #SpaceSymposium #Innovation @JudithCollinsMP @nzspaceagency