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High Commission of the United Kingdom, Wellington

Coordinates: 41°16′36″S 174°46′30″E / 41.2766°S 174.7749°E / -41.2766; 174.7749
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British High Commission in Wellington
Komihana Teitei o Ingarangi i Poneke
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LocationNew Zealand Thorndon, Wellington
Address44 Hill St, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Coordinates41°16′36″S 174°46′30″E / 41.2766°S 174.7749°E / -41.2766; 174.7749
High CommissionerIona Thomas
WebsiteOfficial website

The High Commission of the United Kingdom in Wellington (Māori: Komihana Teitei o Ingarangi i Poneke) is the chief diplomatic mission of the United Kingdom in New Zealand. It is located on Hill Street in the Thorndon suburb.[1]

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 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

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References

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  1. ^ "British High Commission Wellington". gov.uk. British Government. Retrieved 20 November 2014.