It’s no surprise Kiwis love to travel — but where in the EU do they go most?

With 27 countries and no internal borders, one trip can turn into many pretty quickly. And as the EU–NZ relationship keeps growing, there’s never been a better time to go.

🇪🇺🇳🇿 #StrongerTogether

“New Zealand's relationship with Europe is in the best shape it’s been in a generation” — as PM Christopher Luxon said at the EU–NZ Business Summit in Oct 2025.

So how do New Zealanders feel? Our first of it's kind perceptions study asked just that 👇 🇪🇺🇳🇿 #StrongerTogether

MSCA Staff Exchanges are opening new pathways for EU–New Zealand research collaboration 🇪🇺🇳🇿 EU-funded researchers can work with teams in NZ universities, research organisations & companies.

2026 call open. Deadline: 16 April 26. vist.ly/4twq3

#StongerTogether @universitiesnz

NZ university students can join UNIHACK, Australia’s largest student hackathon supported by the EU. 💻

Build apps, games or tech projects in a 48-hour event with 500+ students across AU & NZ.

🗓 13–15 March
🔗 https://www.unihack.net/#hubs

Stepping up EU–Pacific research cooperation 🌏🌱

An in-depth exchange with @SPC-Pacific-Community explored maximising opportunities under #HorizonEurope & strengthen links between European & Pacific researchers.

Partnership driving resilient communities. 🤝 #StrongerTogether

The EU Delegation to NZ is offering 6-month traineeships (from April 2026). Gain hands-on experience in EU diplomacy, policy, public diplomacy & social media 🇪🇺🇳🇿

vist.ly/4sh63

Four years since Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU and NZ stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and community in NZ.
Events this Sunday: Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch.
Join in support of a just and lasting peace #StandWithUkraine 🇪🇺🇺🇦

🎓 Are you a recent graduate interested in international relations? The EU Delegation to NZ is offering 6-month traineeships (from April 26) in Political, Press & Information (PPI) & Trade.

Gain hands-on experience in EU diplomacy, policy, public diplomacy & social media 🇪🇺🇳🇿
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NZ Economics Forum underway in an election year — timely debates. Good to hear Hon. Nicola Willis and Hon. Barbara Edmonds on productivity, AI, climate and fiscal resilience. 🇪🇺 & 🇳🇿 face similar pressures. Stability and strong institutions matter. #StrongerTogether

A recent survey by BNP Paribas Asset Management shows growing confidence among Asia-Pacific investors in Europe as a long-term investment 🇪🇺 Europe remains a global centre of opportunity and innovation.

#EUNZTrade #StrongerTogether

#TeamEurope

Representatives from Member States from all across the European Union gathered for the EU–NZ Business Summit with Prime Minister @ChristopherLuxon and Minster @ToddMcClay

#StrongerTogether 🇪🇺🇳🇿

Prime Minister Hon. @ChristopherLuxon, Commissioner @MarosSefcovic, Minister Hon. @ToddMcClay, and Ambassador H.E. @LawrenceMeredith met before proceedings for the first EU–NZ Business Summit began 🇪🇺🇳🇿

#EUNZTrade #StrongerTogether

Prime Minister @ChristopherLuxon opens the inaugural EU–NZ Business Summit to a full room, followed by a fireside chat with Fran O'Sullivan this morning in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 🇪🇺🇳🇿

#EUNZTrade #StrongerTogether

EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security @MarosSefcovic has touched down in Aotearoa New Zealand for the EU–NZ Business Summit 🇪🇺🇳🇿

#EUNZTrade #StrongerTogether

We’re getting ready to kick off the first EU–NZ Business Summit 🇪🇺🇳🇿 Before we do, here’s the second set of panels programmed. We’ll be covering:

🌍 Central and Eastern Europe 🌍
🤖 Deep Tech and AI 🤖
🚀 Aerospace and Defence 🚀

#EUNZTrade #StrongerTogether 🇪🇺🇳🇿

We’re looking forward to hearing from Hon @SimonWatts — Minister of Climate Change, Energy, Local Government and Revenue — at the EU–NZ Business Summit tomorrow.

The Summit will be kicking off early tomorrow morning, looking forward to seeing you there!

#EUNZTrade #StrongerTogether

We’re looking forward to hearing from Hon @DavidSeymour — Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, Minister for Regulation, and Associate Minister of Health, Finance, Education and Justice — at the EU–NZ Business Summit tomorrow.

#EUNZTrade #StrongerTogether 🇪🇺🇳🇿

Tomorrow’s the day! 🇪🇺🇳🇿

We’re looking forward to hearing from Hon Dr @DrShaneReti — Minister for Pacific Peoples, Science, Innovation and Technology, Statistics, and Universities — at the EU–NZ Business Summit tomorrow.

#EUNZTrade #StrongerTogether

We’re looking forward to hearing from Hon. @TamaPotaka — Minister of Māori Development, Whānau Ora, Conservation, and Māori Crown Relations — at the EU–NZ Business Summit later this week.

#EUNZTrade #StrongerTogether

🎤 Alongside our keynote sessions, the 🇪🇺🇳🇿 Business Summit will feature a series of panels with leaders from government, business & research.

The first three sessions will focus on:
🌾 Agritech
🌱 Clean Tech
🏗️ Infrastructure

#EUNZBusinessSummit #StrongerTogether
#EUNZTrade #StrongerTogether

We’re excited to announce that @markomihkelson.bsky.social — Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Estonian Parliament and a senior member of the Reform Party — will also be speaking at the EU–NZ Business Summit 🇪🇺🇳🇿

#EUNZTrade #StrongerTogether

🇪🇺🇳🇿 We’re delighted Hon @ToddMcClay, Minister for Trade and Investment, Agriculture, and Forestry, will be speaking at the first EU–NZ Business Summit.

#EUNZTrade #StrongerTogether

🇪🇺 Excited to welcome EU Trade & Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to 🇳🇿 for the first ever EU–NZ Business Summit! He leads Europe’s work on boosting resilience and sustainability; and promoting rules-based, open and fair trade.

#EUNZTrade #StrongerTogether 🇪🇺🇳🇿

Excited to welcome 🇳🇿 PM @chrisluxonmp to the first ever EU–NZ Business Summit!
Following his recent trip to Brussels 🇪🇺 — reaffirming shared values, rules-based trade & innovation. Exports ↑ $1 b since FTA launch. Collab growing through #HorizonEurope 🌏 #StrongerTogether 🇪🇺🇳🇿

🌏💨 Ambassador @LawrenceMeredith’s new op-ed highlights how 🇪🇺🤝🇳🇿 are #StrongerTogether — from 20 successful #HorizonEurope projects to an FTA already boosting NZ–EU exports by $1B.

🔗 here: www.thepost.co.nz/business/360834688/green...

Ever wanted to learn: French, German, Dutch, Polish, Irish, Swiss-German, Spanish, or Italian? This European Day of Languages give it a go at Speak Dating. Plus, local speciality tasting! 🧀🍕

Alliance Francaise Wellington Lvl 3, 78 Victoria St at 5:30pm, 26 September 🗣️🇪🇺

Space is booming, with satellites multiplying.

It’s Europe’s moment to create a single market for space that works for all.

Safer space. Stronger Europe. Shared future.

24 June: the countdown begins ↓