¡Bienvenidos!
Hello and welcome to the website for the Embassy of the Republic of Argentina in New Zealand.
The principal objective of this website is to provide those Argentine Nationals thinking of coming to New Zealand, those that are on their way and those already in this country, with the most up to date information relevant to their stay. This site is also designed to help those New Zealanders looking to do the same but in Argentina.
New Zealand and Argentina established international relations in 1964 and since this time both countries have contributed to the construction of a dynamic and tight relationship. It has come a long way and has a bright future ahead of it, and we hope this will be reached with the presence of Argentines and New Zealanders happy to grow this friendship.
We are sure that this website will prove useful to those who use it and a good communication tool to the wider community. We aim to keep the information current so that people in New Zealand, of whichever nationality, are kept up to date with information on the activities and events happening around the country either organised by this Embassy or other parties showcasing Argentine culture in some way.
As in any new project, feedback is always helpful. We therefore welcome your comments as to things you like about this website, things we may have missed or could do better. Please email your feedback to info_enzel@mrecic.gov.ar – your cooperation is appreciated.
The Embassy of the Republic of Argentina in New Zealand
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Embassy News
Photos of the events related to the 7's tournament with the participation of this Embassy now on our Facebook page
To see all the photos visit our Facebook page, by clicking here.
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Welcome
February 2012:
The Embassy of the Argentine Republic in New Zealand would like to welcome the Embassy's new Second Secretary, Mrs. Romina Paola Bocache.
On behalf of this Embassy we would like to wish Mrs. Bocache and her husband Mr. Daniel Mizrahi a very warm welcome and an excellent start in New Zealand!
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Argentine Rugby 7s Team visits Wellington Children's Hospital for a third time
This week the Argentine Rugby team visited the above mentioned hospital during their stay in Wellington for the 2012 7's Rugby Tournament for a third time.
Like in other years, the team went to the hospital with goodie bags and balloons put together by the Embassy and presented them to the children at the hospital.
The visit was enjoyed by all and we hope to repeat the event again next year!
To see photos of the visit click here to visit our Facebook page.
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Sevens in Wellington
On Friday 27 of January 2012 at 0:15, the argentine rugby team arrived in New Zealand to take part in the Rugby 7s tournament in the city of Wellington on the 3rd and 4th of February.
The Ambassador and members of this Embassy went to the airport to welcome the Argentine Delegation. Several fans holding the argentine flag were also present for the arrival of the team.
On behalf of this Embassy we wish the Pumas all the best for the 7s, and hope that they will achieve great results during the tournament.
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Farewells
We would like to inform you that the two First Secretaries of this Embassy, Mrs. Maria Arrieta and Mr. Pedro Marotta, have left New Zealand in order to take on new responsibilities at their posts at our Embassy in Abu Dhabi and our Consulate General in Shanghai, respectively.
We want to wish them the best of luck for their new positions, and for their new lives with their families.
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Seminar "Doing business with Argentina"
On Monday September 26th took place in the Argentine Pavilio of the Asteron Centre from the city of Wellington the Seminar "Doing business with Argentina". The Event was attender by the Minister of Agriculture of New Zealand H.E. David Carter, the Governor of the State of Salta, Argentina, Dr. Juan Manuel Urtubey as well as the Argentine Ambassador to New Zealand H.E. Fernando Escalona.
The seminar was aimed to match the companies of New Zealand with the companies from Argentina. With this purpose the counsellor from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Worship of Argentina, Mr Alejandro Zothner Meyer gave a presentation of Argentina as a Strategic Investment Destination. If you want to download the presentation, click here.
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Welcome Ceremony for The Pumas
On Sunday September 4th in the City Council of the City of Dunedin took place the official welcoming ceremony to New Zealand the Argentina National Rugby Team “Los Pumas”, on the occasion of it participation in the Rugby World Cup 2011.
The Mayor of the city of Dunedin, Mr Dave Cull gave a welcome speech and PaeArahi accompanied the Pumas with a traditional Maori ceremony, which was returned by the Pumas with a song.
There were also speeches from Mr. Ambassador Fernando Escalona, President of the International Rugby Board (IRB) Mr. Bernard Lapasset and director of the Rugby World Cup 2011 Mr. Mike Eagle.
The Coach Santiago Phelan and Los Pumas captain Felipe Contepomi appreciated the welcome speech and presented the players, who received the “Caps" of the Rugby World Cup.
The ceremony concluded with the singing of the national anthems of Argentina and New Zealand.
From this Embassy we want to wish the greatest success to the Pumas during the World Cup.
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Launching of the "Tango Bus"
On September 2nd was launched the "Tango Bus" at the Civic Square in Wellington City. Mayor of Wellington City Mrs Celia Wade-Brown, our Ambassador Mr. Fernando Escalona and his wife, the Embassy staff and representatives of the Argentine Parliamentary rugby team, “Congreso XV" who were in Wellington participating in the Parliamentary World Tournament, among others had attended this launching. The 4x Tango band with a pair of dancers performed some tango music to complete this release.
The Bus will be touring New Zealand supporting the Argentine National Rugby Team and performing several presentations of Tango on the mobile stage incorporated.
Here you can see the schedule of activities and events that this Embassy and the Tango Bus will have during the Rugby World Cup.
In order to track the activities of Tango Bus, we suggest you to follow it via Twitter (@ BusArgentinaNZ) or Facebook (Argentina Bus NZ).
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Tango Gala & Charity Ball - Town Hall September 23rd 2011
The Embassy of the Argentine Republic, supporting the Wellington Children’s Hospital, is organizing a Tango Gala and Charity Ball at Wellington Town Hall on 23rd September.
During this Argentinean evening attendants will have the chance to listen to a live music performance by 4XTango, Tango dancers and be part of a Milonga hosted by a very well known DJ. Complimentary Argentinean wine and food will be served.
Your donation will be appreciated. Corporate Tables of ten people are on sale now.
For bookings or enquires please contact info@arg.org.nz or call 04-472-8330.
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The history of The Pumas
On the ocassion of the Rugby World Cup thai is starting on September 9th we have received from the UAR (Unió Argentina de Rugby) a brief summary of the history of our Pumas.
More...
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May Revolution Celebrations
For the second year in a row the Autumn sunshine was out in full force to greet the Argentine community in Wellington as they met at the Official Residence in Karori in commemoration of the 201st anniversary of the May Revolution.
A good sized crowd gathered at the entrance to hear a few words spoken by the Acting Head of Mission Mr. Pedro Marotta and then to sing the anthem whilst the flag was raised. Everyone then had the opportunity to move indoors to share a glass of Argentine vino tinto and enjoy some traditional food of empanadas, choripan and arroz con leche.
It was great to see so many of the Argentine community there to commemorate the day with their families, fellow compatriots and kiwi partners and friends.
To see photos of the event held on the 28th of May, please visit the link to our photo album here.
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Our Embassy is now on facebook
Within the Embassy, we continue to think of ways in which we can improve our service and communication tools for our community in New Zealand as well as those interested in Argentina. Just as may organisations are using social networks to keep in contact with their communities, the Embassy has created a page where people can keep up to date with events and news related to Argentina and Argentine citizens in New Zealand.
If you would like to be able to receive these updates, you can click on the facebook logo above. More recently we have photos there of the visit by our Argentine 7s team to Wellington's Children's Hospital and their participation in the 7s Parade through central Wellington.
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Our sincere condolences go out to New Zealand
As most people will be aware, yesterday the 24th of November at approximately 7pm, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Rt. Hon John Key, announced to this nation that as a result of the second explosion at Pike River Mine at 2.30pm that same day, there could be no survivors following another devastating blast.
Tragically, the result of this event at Pike River Mine in Greymouth was not what everyone, here and around the world, had been hoping for. The entire New Zealand population has been affected, either directly or indirectly, by this terrible episode. As Argentineans, we direct our thoughts, feelings of solidarity and prayers to the families of the miners, the Greymouth Community and those affected in Australia, Great Britain and South Africa who also lost family and countrymen.
May those miners, the fathers, brothers, sons, uncles, friends and colleagues of many of us or our friends, rest in peace.
Kia Kaha
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With our deepest sympathies from New Zealand
Argentina has begun its mourning, as have Argentine citizens around the world, as the tremendously sad news spreads of the passing of ex-President Néstor Carlos Kirchner on Wednesday 27th of October.
South American Heads of State have started to arrive in Buenos Aires to pay respects to the ex-President and to his widow, the current President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. The President of Bolivia, Evo Morales and Ecuador's Rafael Correa, were the first leaders of the region to arrive in Buenos Aires to attend the funeral of Néstor Kirchner.
Also expected to give their last farewells are the Presidents of Uruguay, Mr. José Mujica, and Venezuela, Mr. Hugo Chavez, Mr. Sebastian Pinera of Chile, Mr. Fernando Lugo of Paraguay Mr. Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia, and Mr Luiz Lula de Silva of Brazil and other regional leaders.
The turmoil unleashed by the sudden death of the former President was also reflected by the thousands of people who stayed overnight in an emotional vigil in the Plaza de Mayo. With the passing of the hours since Néstor Kirchner’s death, Argentines are continuing to flood into the central city to pay their last respects at the Patriots Hall of the Casa Rosada, where his body has been laid out for visitation.
The tribute to the ex-President will take place in the Casa Rosada until midday Friday, when his remains will be transferred to his home province of Santa Cruz.
Néstor Carlos Kirchner will be remembered as the President who reduced unemployment by 4.5% and who achieved industrial growth averaging 8% during his term, a President who more than doubled exports and, above all, whose policies brought nearly 15 million compatriots out of poverty. He was also a fervent defender of human rights and social justice.
The Embassy has opened a book of condolences where the diplomatic representatives of other countries accredited in New Zealand will send their messages to the President and the people of Argentina. 
The book is also open to Argentine residents living in New Zealand who may wish to send their condolences. It can be signed on Friday 29th of October and Monday 1st of November between 10am and 1pm and 3pm and 5pm. For those that cannot make it to the Embassy's offices and would like to send a message to be included in the book, one can do so by emailing info@arg.org.nz .
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Study for free in Argentina!
Opportunities to study for free at several public universities in Argentina are currently available. At this time, these universities include Rosario's National University (Universidad Nacional de Rosario), the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), the National University of Córdoba (Universidad Nacional de Córdoba), the National University of Comahue (Universidad Nacional de Comahue), the National University of the North East (Universidad Nacional del Nordeste), Salta's National University (Universidad Nacional de Salta), the National University of Chaco Austral (Universidad Nacional del Chaco Austral), National Technology University (Tecnológica Nacional) and at the National University and Institute of Art (IUNA).
If you would like to request more information about how to access these opportunities then please contact the Consular section.
Applications are accepted by these Universities up until the 15th of December 2010.
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INTI
From the 9th until the 15th of October, a delegation from the National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI), visited New Zealand in order to generate contacts with the most important research institutes in the country, learn more about their organization and structure and at the same time gain an understanding of their work practices to seek possible areas of mutual interest.
Dr. Graciela Muset, Engineer Hernán Murno and Marcela Cordara made up the Delegation as they visited Auckland (University of Auckland), Hamilton (Waikato Innovation Park, AgResearch and Fonterra), and Wellington, where they met with various Ministries (MoRST, MFAT, MAF and CRI). At the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Victoria Dr. Muset gave a talk entitled "Technological innovations and the relationship between New Zealand and Latin America." The visit was topped off by a trip to Palmerston North where contact was made with AgResearch and the Riddet Institute.
We, at the Embassy, believe that the variety of meetings proved most productive and therefore hope they will serve to strengthen the ties between the two countries, generating exchanges and further benefits for both Argentina and New Zealand.
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Argentines in New Zealand share in the joy of the rescue of the Chilean miners
The Embassy of the Republic of Argentina in New Zealand, together with the community of our compatriots living in this country, are offering their congratulations to all those involved in the successful rescue of all 33 trapped miners in Chile.
Like most other communities worldwide, we have remained glued to the news of the progress being made at the San Jose Mine and now join in the celebrations as the joyous and emotional images of the miners being reunited with their family and friends are broadcast around the world.
It has been truly heartwarming to see such collaborative efforts from all involved ensuring that the result be the happy one we have seen today.
A big hug goes out to our Chilean brothers and sisters.
Pedro Herrera
Ambassador
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2010 - Year of the Bicentenary
The 25th of May 2010 saw huge celebrations in Argentina and around the world as it marked the 200 year anniversary since the Revolution that started the steps towards independence. In New Zealand, this significant date in the history of Argentina was celebrated with various events. 
On the day itself the Embassy invited special guests to the Wellington Club for an evening which included a presentation by El Señor Embajador Pedro Raúl Herrera, speech by Hon Ms Georgina Te Heu Heu, Minister for Courts, Pacific Islands Affairs, Disarmament and Arms Control, and Associate Minister for Maori Affairs, a tango presentation by Accordionist Emilio Bertrand and dancers Alex White and Jacinta Ross, and quartet music provided by 3 2 Tango.
The weekend prior to the 25th of May saw the Argentine community around the Country invited by Ambassador Herrera to the Official Residence in Karori. The day started with the raising of the flag and singing of the national anthem followed by a glass of malbec and traditional argentine meal of choripan and locro. It was a beautiful day in the Capital and people enjoyed catching up with their compatriots in the Autumn sun.
Auckland’s Argentine community also got a chance to get together and share a glass of wine on the 1st of June with the Ambassador and other Diplomatic Staff at the Stamford Plaza.
Click on a photo to view the complete gallery of the Celebration of the 25th of May in the Wellington Club:
And the Celebration at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Argentina together with the Argentine Community on the 22nd of May:
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Agricultural Machinery Trade Mission - 23 and 24 August
Proargentina, through the Secretary of Industry and Trade of the Ministry of Industry of the Government of Argentina, and with the support of this Embassy, organised a technical/trade mission to New Zealand in the last week of August. The mission brought representatives from 17 companies that specialise in the manufacture of agricultural machinery and parts, two delegates of INTA Manfredi (Argentina's Institute of Agricultural Technology and specialists in direct sowing and precision agriculture), and representatives from CIDETER, CAFMA (Chamber of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers), and delegates from the Province of Santa Fe and ProArgentina. The objectives of the Mission were to get to know the local market and to establish contacts for possible future trade and exchanges.
On the 23rd of August, the Delegation visited Hamilton, where they were received with a ceremony organised by Opportunity Hamilton and in the afternoon met with local businesses. On the 24th, the mayority of the Delegation flew to Christchurch where they were received by Iván Lawrie and Plant and Food Research, who took the Delegation around their land showcasing their installations and machinery. Presentations were given with other associations in regards to the function and characteristics of the local market. After lunch, the Argentine representatives met with local businesses in what we hope were fruitful exchanges.
Click on an image to see the gallery of photos of the Mission's visit to NZ:
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Visit of the White Helmets (Cascos Blancos) to Wellington
Directors of the White Helmets Commission, Dr. Carlos Zaballa and Alfredo Ladillinsky, visited the City of Wellington from the 30th of August until the 2nd of September. During their visit they offered an interesting workshop and seminar in which they promoted their init
iative in relation to Humanitarian Assistance. Mr. Tim Burns, President of Volunteering New Zealand and Mr. John Hamilton, Director of the Ministry of Civil Defence, participated in the workshop. Both events were open to the participation of representatives from different entities and organisations (NZ Fire Service, Wellington Emergency Response, Civil Defence of Tawa, Church Women’s Organisation, Wellington City Council, among others), and from diverse volunteer groups.
During their visit to New Zealand, the White Helmets Commission also met with the Minister of Civil Defence, the Hon John Carter, with representatives of NZ Aid and with the GNS Institute.
