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Celebrating 250 Years of American History
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Connecting Business, Innovation, and Investment
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USCGC Polar Star returns to Wellington - March 20th, 2026
Strengthening U.S.-Pacific Ties
Strengthening U.S.-Pacific Ties - Fact Sheet
U.S. Citizen Services Outreach
Consular Outreach
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Science, partnership, and shared purpose in the Pacific
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FIFA World Cup 2026™

Attending FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA World Cup 2026™ will showcase the beauty, greatness, and dynamism of America. Plan your visit to the United States.

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David Gehrenbeck.
David Gehrenbeck
Chargé d'affaires to New Zealand
Jonathan Leif Hayes
Jonathan Leif Hayes
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission
Consul General Melissa Sweeney.
Melissa Sweeney
Consul General
David Gehrenbeck
Chargé d'affaires to New Zealand
David Gehrenbeck began his duties as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand in September 2023.
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David Gehrenbeck.
Jonathan Leif Hayes
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission
Jonathan Hayes is the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand.
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Jonathan Leif Hayes
Melissa Sweeney
Consul General
Melissa Sweeney is the Consul General for the U.S. Consulate in Auckland.
Complete Biography

Consul General Melissa Sweeney.
David Gehrenbeck.
David Gehrenbeck
Chargé d'affaires to New Zealand
Jonathan Leif Hayes
Jonathan Leif Hayes
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission
Consul General Melissa Sweeney.
Melissa Sweeney
Consul General
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Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
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JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
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Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump serves as the 47th President of the United States. He also served as the 45th.
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JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
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Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
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Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump serves as the 47th President of the United States. He also served as the 45th.
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JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
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Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
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Locations & Information

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  • Wellington

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  • Auckland

Christchurch

Outreach programs in Christchurch

We have frequent outreach programs in Ōtautahi – Christchurch. Find out more..

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Youth Outreach

Young Pacific Leaders

Our signature program to strengthen leadership development & networking in the Pacific.

Find out more about Young Pacific Leaders
Young Pacific Leaders Group photo under an A shaped framed roof outdoors. Photo credit: U.S. Department of State.

U.S. NZ Youth Council

In New Zealand universities, the U.S. Embassy maintains a network of Youth Councils.

Find out more about U.S. NZ Youth Council
Youth Council Conference 2020 - group photo all seated in a lecture room. Photo credit: U.S. Department of State

Additional Information

Policy & History

US & NZ share common elements of history, culture & a commitment to democratic principles.

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U.S. Embassy & Consulate Sections

Sections within the U.S. Embassy, Wellington & U.S. Consulate Auckland

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News from Washington

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U.S. Department of State Reports

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2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
TIP 2025
Trafficking in Persons Report 2025
IRF 2023
2023 Report on International Religious Freedom