The New Zealand American Association (Inc.) is a non-profit organization that promotes mutual
understanding and goodwill between the United States and New Zealand.
WELCOME FROM THE ASSOCIATION'S CHAIR, LARRY KEIM
COVID Recovery - U.S. / COVID-19 Information NZ
Greetings from us all at the New Zealand American Association.
Are you a Kiwi with interests, friends, or family in the United States?
Are you an American living in New Zealand?
If so, we welcome you as members of our association!
We welcome anyone wanting to promote understanding and friendship between our countries.
We offer regular social and networking functions, celebrate significant American holidays with special events,
support exchange opportunities, and encourage cooperation in science, education, commerce, and the arts.
We also provide educational grants through our associated trusts.
Interested in joining the New Zealand American Association? Please see membership
We look forward to meeting you.
Memorial Day 2022
The U.S. Memorial Day Service is an annual service to honor and remember those who have lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. The service also highlights the shared history and sacrifices that the United States and New Zealand have made together.
This year will have added significance as 2022 marks the 80th anniversary since the U.S. Marines arrived in New Zealand.
When: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 . The Service from 12pm – 12:45pm, light refreshments from 12:45pm – 1:30pm.
Where: Old St Paul's, 34 Mulgrave Street, Pipitea, Wellington.
All Wellingtonians are invited!
Hosted by NZAA - New Zealand American Association in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Wellington.
Further details of this service can be found @ https://fb.me/e/21PSTaZkJ
See also 'Camp Paekakariki’ Interpretation Site
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IT'S TIME TO RETURN TO MEETING EACH OTHER
Dear friends and members of the New Zealand American Association
The next NZAA monthly social will be held on Wednesday, the 25th May,
from 5:30-7:00 at The Old Bailey on Lambton Quay
We look forward to seeing you again...
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2022 Congressional Primaries are About to Begin
Congressional Primary Elections are coming up in all states. You have the opportunity to choose your candidates for the next General Election. A full third, 34 seats, of the U.S. Senate and all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will be up for re-election.
Voting Guidelines for the 2022 Midterm Elections
Check Your Primary Election Dates and Deadlines
Remember - ours is a system of checks and balances. The power in our country is shared between three branches of government - executive, judicial and legislative.
Many members of the federal level legislative branch, Congress, are up for reelection this year. Congress has tremendous power to act as a check in the balance to the other branches of government. As the legislative branch, Congress makes laws and maintains oversight of the other branches of government.
The balance of power in the legislative branch will decide much of the outcome of the second half of our 46th presidential term. So, Let's Mobilize for the Midterms.
Your voice is your vote - and your vote will be heard!
Register and Request your Ballot Now for the 2022 Primaries
VOTING IN U.S. ELECTIONS FROM ABROAD
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is the official U.S. government website for overseas voters. They provide information on registering absentee for U.S. elections, as well as details of upcoming elections, registration dates and deadlines. The Department of State also maintains comprehensive information for U.S. citizens abroad who wish to vote in U.S. elections, which is available on their website .
To vote from abroad, you have to register to vote with local election officials in your state of legal (voting) residence, AND every year you have to request to receive absentee ballots.
You can begin the registration process at the FVAP website.
If you’d like more information on the Federal Voting Assistance Program or need help with the absentee voting process, please visit FVAP.gov for live chat assistance; call FVAP at 1-800-438-VOTE or DSN at (425) 1584 (CONUS)/(312) 425-1584 (OCONUS); or email vote@fvap.gov.
Service members: Remember, you also can contact your unit or installation voting assistance officers. Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook at @DoDFVAP and follow @FVAP on Twitter.
See also: Voting - U.S. Embassy & Consulate
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ANNOUNCING THE ADMIRAL BYRD SCHOLARSHIP TRUST 2022
Research and study relating to Antarctica
- Entries now open
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Connect and Support your International Student Communities by
Becoming a National Ambassador
Take the lead in developing and organising activities for international student communities and develop your leadership skills with support from Study in Wellington.
Join forces with other ambassadors nationally through national training and regional activities to support the wellbeing of your international student communities.
