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{{Infobox Diplomatic Mission |
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| name = British High Commission in Wellington |
| name = British High Commission in Wellington |
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[[File:British High Commission Wellington 2015.JPG|250px]] |
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|caption = The High Commission building in Wellington |
|caption = The High Commission building in Wellington |
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| address = 44 Hill St, [[Thorndon, New Zealand|Thorndon]], [[Wellington]] 6011, [[New Zealand]] |
| address = 44 Hill St, [[Thorndon, New Zealand|Thorndon]], [[Wellington]] 6011, [[New Zealand]] |
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| location = [[Thorndon, New Zealand|Thorndon]], [[Wellington]] |
| location = {{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[Thorndon, New Zealand|Thorndon]], [[Wellington]] |
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|high_commissioner_commonwealth = {{:List of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to New Zealand}} |
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|high_commissioner = [[Jonathan Sinclair (diplomat)|Jonathan Sinclair]] {{post-nominals|country=GBR||size=100%|LVO}} |
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| website = [https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-high-commission-wellington/ Official website] |
| website = [https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-high-commission-wellington/ Official website] |
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The '''High Commission of the United Kingdom''' in [[Wellington]] is the chief [[diplomatic mission]] of the [[United Kingdom]] in [[New Zealand]]. It is located on Hill Street in the [[Thorndon, New Zealand|Thorndon]] suburb |
The '''High Commission of the United Kingdom''' in [[Wellington]] is the chief [[diplomatic mission]] of the [[United Kingdom]] in [[New Zealand]]. It is located on Hill Street in the [[Thorndon, New Zealand|Thorndon]] suburb.<ref>{{cite web|title=British High Commission Wellington|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-high-commission-wellington|website=gov.uk|publisher=British Government|accessdate=20 November 2014}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Prior to 1939, the [[Governor-General of New Zealand]] was the official representative of the British government, as well as of the Crown. Since this time a [[High Commissioner (Commonwealth)|High Commissioner]] has represented the British government. |
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Despite Britain's close relationship with New Zealand, there was only a High Commissioner from London appointed in 1939. Prior to 1939, the [[Governor-General of New Zealand]] was the official representative of the British government, as well as the crown. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[New Zealand–United Kingdom relations]] |
*[[New Zealand–United Kingdom relations]] |
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*[[List of diplomatic missions in New Zealand]] |
*[[List of diplomatic missions in New Zealand]] |
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*[[List of |
*[[List of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to New Zealand]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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{{New Zealand–United Kingdom relations}} |
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{{UK diplomatic missions}} |
{{UK diplomatic missions}} |
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{{Diplomatic missions in New Zealand}} |
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[[Category:Diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom|Wellington]] |
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[[Category:Diplomatic missions in Wellington|United Kingdom]] |
[[Category:Diplomatic missions in Wellington|United Kingdom]] |
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Wellington]] |
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Wellington City]] |
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[[Category:New Zealand–United Kingdom relations]] |
[[Category:New Zealand–United Kingdom relations]] |
Latest revision as of 02:33, 4 July 2024
British High Commission in Wellington | |
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Location | Thorndon, Wellington |
Address | 44 Hill St, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand |
Coordinates | 41°16′36″S 174°46′30″E / 41.2766°S 174.7749°E |
High Commissioner | Iona Thomas |
Website | Official website |
The High Commission of the United Kingdom in Wellington is the chief diplomatic mission of the United Kingdom in New Zealand. It is located on Hill Street in the Thorndon suburb.[1]
History
[edit]Prior to 1939, the Governor-General of New Zealand was the official representative of the British government, as well as of the Crown. Since this time a High Commissioner has represented the British government.
The British High Commissioner to New Zealand is also non-resident Governor of the Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands. The High Commission also represents the British Overseas Territories in New Zealand.
Outside Wellington, there is also a British Consulate-General in Auckland, where the senior officer is the Consul-General.
See also
[edit]- New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
- List of diplomatic missions in New Zealand
- List of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to New Zealand
References
[edit]- ^ "British High Commission Wellington". gov.uk. British Government. Retrieved 20 November 2014.