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The New Zealand Society

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Committed to celebrating, supporting and promoting New Zealand in the United Kingdom since 1927.
Patron: HM King Charles III
President: Rachel Glucina

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Christchurch-born professional cyclist Laurence Pithie is the 19th New Zealander to take part in the Tour de Franceā„¢ de France which set off from Lille in northern France on Monday. He is the only Kiwi in the famed race this year. We wish him all the best. #TourDeFrance #LaurencePithie

Christchurch-born professional cyclist Laurence Pithie is the 19th New Zealander to take part in the <a href="/LeTour/">Tour de Franceā„¢</a>  de France which set off from Lille in northern France on Monday. He is the only Kiwi in the famed race this year. We wish him all the best.
#TourDeFrance
#LaurencePithie
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40 years ago the attack on the Greenpeace International ship Rainbow Warrior & death of Fernando Pereira caused international outrage. Today the history is being told at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich with the vessel's binnacle on public display inside the newly opened Ocean Court.

40 years ago the attack on the <a href="/Greenpeace/">Greenpeace International</a> ship Rainbow Warrior &amp; death of Fernando Pereira caused international outrage. Today the history is being told at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich with the vessel's binnacle on public display inside the newly opened Ocean Court.
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Last Saturday, AFC Wimbledon revved up for a special heritage event honouring the late Ronnie Moore MBE with a very unique statue revealed to the public by 90-year-old Barry Briggs MBE, another Kiwi sporting great, and supported by a Māori haka by TOA - Haka Masterclasses.

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London's best publican.... is a New Zealander! The The Times and The Sunday Times has labelled fĆŖted landlord & one of our fave Kiwi expat publicans, Heath Ball, the best in London & calls on his expertise to analyse George Orwell's rules for a perfect pub. Red Lion and Sun thetimes.com/uk/london/arti…

London's best publican.... is a New Zealander! The <a href="/thetimes/">The Times and The Sunday Times</a> has labelled fĆŖted landlord &amp; one of our fave Kiwi expat publicans, Heath Ball, the best in London &amp; calls on his expertise to analyse George Orwell's rules for a perfect pub. <a href="/redlionandsun/">Red Lion and Sun</a> 
thetimes.com/uk/london/arti…
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Before the friendly match against Wellington Phoenix šŸ”„ on July 19 at Sky Stadium, members of Wrexham AFC will be hosted by real Kiwis & billeted in their homes to take part in a uniquely Kiwi experience of manaakitanga – a Māori concept of hospitality – organised by New Zealand šŸ‡³šŸ‡æ.

Before the friendly match against <a href="/WgtnPhoenixFC/">Wellington Phoenix šŸ”„</a>  on July 19 at Sky Stadium, members of <a href="/Wrexham_AFC/">Wrexham AFC</a> will be hosted by real Kiwis &amp; billeted in their homes to take part in a uniquely Kiwi experience of manaakitanga – a Māori concept of hospitality – organised by <a href="/PureNewZealand/">New Zealand šŸ‡³šŸ‡æ</a>.
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We celebrate NZer Alan Niven whose autobiography ā€˜Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories’ hits shelves Aug 5 & reveals his life as the ex-Guns N' Roses manager, & his time working with The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Judas Priest, Whitesnake, Great White, Elton John, Alice Cooper etc

We celebrate NZer Alan Niven whose autobiography ā€˜Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories’ hits shelves Aug 5 &amp; reveals his life as the ex-Guns N' Roses manager, &amp; his time working with The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Judas Priest, Whitesnake, Great White, Elton John, Alice Cooper etc
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Congratulations to the NZ Youth Choir Choirs Aotearoa NZ who've been named Choir of the World 2025! The Kiwi singers, aged between 18 and 25, were awarded Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod in Wales after winning at the European Choir Games in Denmark last week.

Congratulations to the NZ Youth Choir <a href="/ChoirsNZ/">Choirs Aotearoa NZ</a> who've been named Choir of the World 2025! The Kiwi singers, aged between 18 and 25, were awarded Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod in Wales after winning at the European Choir Games in Denmark last week.
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Oscar-winning New Zealander Bret McKenzie will release his second solo album, ā€˜Freak Out City’, following his 2022 debut. ā€˜Freak Out City’ is available now to preorder and will be out on August 15 worldwide on Sub Pop Records. ā€˜All I Need’ is available now on Sub Pop.

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Congratulations to New Zealanders Mitch Evans & Nick Cassidy for dominating the Berlin E-Prix over the weekend. Jaguar TCS Racing emerged as the biggest winner. While Mitch won Round 13 on Saturday, his Kiwi teammate Nick claimed victory in Round 14 on Sunday. #kiwi #FormulaE

Congratulations to New Zealanders <a href="/mitchevans_/">Mitch Evans</a>  &amp; <a href="/NickCassidy_/">Nick Cassidy</a>  for dominating the Berlin E-Prix over the weekend. <a href="/JaguarRacing/">Jaguar TCS Racing</a> emerged as the biggest winner. While Mitch won Round 13 on Saturday, his Kiwi teammate Nick claimed victory in Round 14 on Sunday.
#kiwi #FormulaE
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Let’s back New Zealand SailGP Team, the Black Foils, as the Emirates GB Sail Grand Prix returns to Portsmouth on July 19–20. SailGP's fast & furious racing returns to UK waters or the highly-anticipated event. Live sport, hospitality & music over the weekend. Tickets: sailgp.com/races/24-25/gr…

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On this Bastille Day we support French National Day and all Kiwis living in France, incl. The Wellington pub in the heart of the Marais, Paris, which was visited by the Ambassade de Nouvelle-Zelande en France team & Ambassador Caroline Bilkey. A little slice of Aotearoa in Paris.

On this Bastille Day we support French National Day and all Kiwis living in France, incl. The Wellington pub in the heart of the Marais, Paris, which was visited by the Ambassade de Nouvelle-Zelande en France team &amp; Ambassador Caroline Bilkey. A little slice of Aotearoa in Paris.
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When Kiwi champions back Kiwi champions! A support message from racing driver Liam Lawson for Laurence Pithie as the Kiwi professional rider takes part in the Le Tour de France. šŸ‡³šŸ‡æšŸ„šŸ‘ā™„ļøšŸš“šŸŽļø #redbullborahansgrohe #kiwi #newzealand #TourDeFrance2025 #laurencepithie #liamlawson

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NZ has topped the Global Life-Work Balance Index by Remote for the third year in a row. NZ scored 86.9/100 offering 32 days of annual leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, universal health care & high on public happiness & safety. The UK came 11th place at 69.7/100. #lifeworkbalance

NZ has topped the Global Life-Work Balance Index by <a href="/remote/">Remote</a> for the third year in a row. NZ scored 86.9/100 offering 32 days of annual leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, universal health care &amp; high on public happiness &amp; safety. The UK came 11th place at 69.7/100. #lifeworkbalance
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New Zealand Rugby is launching their inaugural All Blacks Conferences ahead of the upcoming Tests in Chicago (Oct 31) and London (Nov 14). There are half-day (US$1,250 / £1,100 pp) and full day (US$1,650 / £1,350 pp) options. Register your interest here: abc2025.rsvpify.com

New Zealand Rugby is launching their inaugural
<a href="/AllBlacks/">All Blacks</a> Conferences ahead of the upcoming Tests in Chicago (Oct 31) and London (Nov 14). There are half-day (US$1,250 / £1,100 pp) and full day (US$1,650 / £1,350 pp) options. Register your interest here: abc2025.rsvpify.com
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Academy Award winner Bret McKenzie is bringing his Freak Out City tour to London's Bush Hall in Shepherd's Bush on October 21 and 22 – and he's giving Kiwis special presale access! For all details go to: facebook.com/NZSocietyUK #bretmckenzie #freakoutcity #london #bushhall

Academy Award winner <a href="/bret_rospective/">Bret McKenzie</a> is bringing his Freak Out City tour to London's Bush Hall in Shepherd's Bush on October 21 and 22 – and he's giving Kiwis special presale access!

For all details go to: facebook.com/NZSocietyUK

#bretmckenzie #freakoutcity #london #bushhall
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Meet Kiwi Meg Lay, a former farmer from Christchurch, and now the groundswoman at Lord's Cricket Ground, who is starting her second season at the world’s most hallowed cricket ground – and the first woman to do so. #lords #cricket #kiwi #newzealand #groundsteam

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Congrats to Kiwi Hamish McKenzie, co-founder of @Substack, on the company’s news it's raised $100 million in Series C funding from investors incl Andreessen Horowitz, Rich Paul, Jens Grede and New Zealand’s Icehouse Ventures etc. It brings their valuation to $1.1 billion.

Congrats to Kiwi <a href="/hamishmckenzie/">Hamish McKenzie</a>, co-founder of @Substack, on the company’s news it's raised $100 million in Series C funding from investors incl Andreessen Horowitz, Rich Paul, Jens Grede and New Zealand’s Icehouse Ventures etc. It brings their valuation to $1.1 billion.
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Congrats to celebrated Kiwi artist @sarah_jane_moon whose exhibition ā€˜Nature Nurture’ opened to the public this week, following a successful private viewing on Tuesday. Nature / Nurture 16 - 21 July 10am - 5pm Downstairs, The Department Store 248 Ferndale Rd, London Sw9 8FR

Congrats to celebrated Kiwi artist @sarah_jane_moon whose exhibition ā€˜Nature Nurture’ opened to the public this week, following a successful private viewing on Tuesday.

Nature / Nurture
16 - 21 July
10am - 5pm
Downstairs, The Department Store
248 Ferndale Rd, London Sw9 8FR
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A Christchurch Mosque survivor is representing NZ at the international London Art Biennale 2025 where 350 artists from 60 nations are exhibiting. Zulfirman Syah from Ōtautahi Christchurch is representing Aotearoa. Chelsea Old Town Hall King’s Road, SW3 FREE ADMISSION 17–20 July

A Christchurch Mosque survivor is representing NZ at the international London Art Biennale 2025 where 350 artists from 60 nations are exhibiting. Zulfirman Syah from Ōtautahi Christchurch is representing Aotearoa.

Chelsea Old Town Hall
King’s Road, SW3
FREE ADMISSION
17–20 July
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Congrats New Zealand SailGP Team! The Kiwis won the thrilling three-boat winner-takes-all final on Sunday in Portsmouth. The Black Foils, led by 3x Olympian PeterBurling, won a few boat lengths ahead of GBR sailing in home waters & the Swiss in their first SailGP final finishing third.