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May 26
Great futures start with a UK education
Study at world-leading universities, gain global career opportunities, and build skills for the future.
✔ London: world’s #1 student city
✔ 27 UK universities in the global top 200
✔ Highly employable graduates
🔗study-uk.britishcouncil.org/…
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May 22
Studied at a UK university and looking to enter the UK job market? Join our free webinar for insights on careers, visas & what UK employers seek.
📅 28 May 2026 | ⏰ 12:00–13:00 BST
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#UKCareers #InternationalGraduates
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May 19
'Interlude', the first #NewZealand commission by British architecture studio Nebbia, has been unveiled at Jardine Park, Tāhuna Queenstown. The commission forms part of Paererewā, a nationwide initiative led by STILL, to install 1,000 public objects across Aotearoa New Zealand.
A tribute to philanthropist Sir Eion Edgar, ‘Interlude’ reflects the enduring creative partnership between Aotearoa New Zealand and the UK.
📸 Kīngi Makoare (Ngati Whatua Orakei), PR Consultant, Andrea Hammond, British Council New Zealand and the Pacific Director Natasha Beckman.
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May 19
The UK is one of the most popular study destinations in the world and each year over 700,000 international students choose to study in the UK.
Want to join them? 🎓
Discover more about studying in the UK, visit our website today: study-uk.britishcouncil.org/…
#StudyUK
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May 15
Join a global community of enthusiastic educators and learners as we share a discuss impactful educational practices towards #sustainable futures for our planet. 🌍💚🌱Explore how to address global challenges
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#SustainableFutures
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May 15
Join a global community of enthusiastic educators and learners as we share a discuss impactful educational practices towards #sustainable futures for our planet. 🌍💚🌱Explore how to address global challenges
Learn for free now: ow.ly/WXWE50YZnNx
#SustainableFutures
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Apr 16
In September, a historic Māori pou—begun in 1910 by Tene Waitere for Mākereti Papakura, the first indigenous woman to study at Oxford —was finally completed in London by Tene’s descendant, Robert Schuster Rika.
Robert travelled to London to complete what his ancestor had begun.
Through Te Whakapiringa (‘the binding together’), the pou was gifted to the British people, marking a powerful moment of cultural connection.
Now standing in our London office, it's a wonderful symbol of heritage, respect, and enduring ties across generations.
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Mar 25
💗 ‘What matters is what's inside the person.'
🤝 Meet married couple Rosalinda and Diana as they navigate life in Mexico, where disability intersects with discrimination and poverty.
📽️ ‘Rag Dolls’ is part of #FiveFilmsForFreedom with @BFIFlare.
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Mar 13
The @AklWritersFest programme is here — and we're proud to be supporting UK author Josh Silver's appearance, including in the Schools Programme and the Plot Twist strand at Q Theatre. Find out more: writersfestival.co.nz
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Mar 12
Proud to support a UK delegation at PANNZ Arts Market 2026 in Auckland 🎭 Delegates came from organisations including Edinburgh Fringe, Assembly, Traverse Theatre & Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture — connecting with NZ & Pacific performing arts communities.
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The pou gifted to the British people by the Rangitiaria Schuster Whānau Trust & Tūhourangi Iwi now stands at our London office — a living connection between Aotearoa and the UK. Happy Commonwealth Day to the 56 nations. 🌟 #CommonwealthDay.
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Our team at British Council New Zealand and the Pacific held a pop-up exhibition, Woven Histories, at Eden Park, Auckland, in celebration of the ties between New Zealand and Scotland.
The exhibition was presented alongside the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
Woven Histories featured New Zealand-based artists Alison Leauanae and Mitchell Manuel, whose work explores what happens when Pacific and Highland traditions intertwine.
📸 Alison Leauanae (© Anna Briggs) with her artwork Plaid Pua 177, 2021, and Mitchell Manuel with his artwork Te Pōtae (helmet).
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Feb 26
What a week. ✨ Tony Award-winning UK playwright Simon Stephens returned to Aotearoa for the first time in 20 years — working with NZ playwrights, leading workshops, and performing his acclaimed solo piece Sea Wall. Proudly supported by British Council NZ & Pacific.
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Feb 26
Photos Courtesy of Auckland Theatre Company - photographers Andi Crown and Kalia Regan.
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Feb 18
Two New Zealand artists weaving Scottish and Pacific heritage together. Woven Histories, our new exhibition at @edenparknz alongside the @EdinburghTattoo with support from @ukinnz
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Feb 18
Images:
1. Alison Leaunae credit Anna Briggs
2. Plaid Pua 117, 2021, Cotton hand-stitched and woven on paper by Alison Leaunae.
3. Mitchell Manuel
4. Te Pōtae (helmet) - Bascinet made from Koru with the Clan Campbell tartan by Mitchell Manuel.
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Jan 19
Through Connections Through Culture, we're supporting one of the UK's most influential playwrights @StephensSimon & @AkldTheatreCo for a rare live reading by Simon himself. Sea Wall: a haunting monologue on love & fragility. 21 Feb, ASB Waterfront Theatre: tr.ee/5xKcew
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4 Dec 2025
On World Conservation Day, we celebrate Dr Jane Goodall's extraordinary legacy. In June 2024, we supported her conversation with Nicola Toki at NZ Parliament, hosted by Dame Cindy Kiro. Her message endures: together, we can all make a difference for our natural world.
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3 Dec 2025
What does successful UK–ID TNE look like on the ground?
Join us at #ThinkTNE 2026 for an exclusive visit to Deakin Lancaster Indonesia — meet students, explore facilities, and see collaboration in action.
📅 5 Feb | BSD City
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#EAEducationWeek #TNE
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