High Commission of the United Kingdom, Wellington
Diplomatic mission
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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]
Thorndon, Wellington| British High Commission in Wellington Komihana Teitei o Ingarangi i Poneke  | |
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| Location | Thorndon, Wellington |
| Address | 44 Hill St, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 41.2766°S 174.7749°E |
| High Commissioner | Iona Thomas |
| Website | Official website |
History
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.