NZUS Council

07/10/2026

“I appreciated the opportunity to sit down with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon up in Auckland recently.

New Zealand is a longstanding and valued U.S. partner, and our relationship is built on more than warm words. We’re working together to promote a free and open U.S.-Pacific, strengthen our defense partnership, expand opportunities for American and New Zealand businesses, and deliver practical results across the New Zealand and the Pacific.

It was good to discuss the strength of the U.S.–New Zealand relationship and the opportunities ahead.” - U.S. Ambassador Novelly 🇺🇸🇳🇿

02/10/2026

16/08/2026

03/07/2026

In honor of the 250th USA Independence Day, please enjoy this fabulous Kiwi version of an American classic, thanks to our friends at New Zealand Embassy - Washington, D.C. An oldie but a goodie.

03/07/2026

02/07/2026

We look forward to working with Ambassador Novelly to advance NZ-US relations.

24/05/2026

📢📢📢 Applications for the Fulbright NZ Graduate Awards are open!

We offer a range of awards for promising New Zealand graduate students to undertake postgraduate study or research at US institutions in any field. 🎓

Awards are valued at up to US$55,000 (plus NZ$4,000 travel funding) for up to one year of study or research in the US.
Students undertaking multi-year Masters or PhD degrees have the opportunity to apply for additional funding of up to US$40,000 towards their second year of study. 💰💰

Applications close 1 August 2026.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4napiuo
And join our online session 9 June 2026, 5:30pm, Register here: https://bit.ly/4f49OWP

24/04/2026

Got a great idea to strengthen the United States - New Zealand partnership? 🌏🇺🇸🇳🇿

🚪 Your portal is now open.

The U.S. Public Diplomacy Freedom 250 Grants Program is now live - supporting bold ideas that bring our countries closer through science, innovation, and shared values.

What we’re looking for:

✔️ Science & innovation (space, AI, Antarctica, critical tech)

✔️ Economic growth & opportunity

✔️ Educational, culture, and sport connections (& more)

✔️ A clear American element in every project

Who can apply:

✔️ Nonprofits

✔️ Educational institutions

✔️ Individuals

✔️ Government organizations

💡 Funding: USD $10K–$100K
📅 Apply by: July 15, 2026 (NZT)

👉 Learn more & apply: https://nz.usembassy.gov/grants-program-2026-nz/

Step through and unlock what’s possible.