St. Patrick's Day in New Zealand
If you find yourself in New Zealand on St. Patrick’s Day, there is plenty going on in celebration of our Patron Saint
Ministerial visit
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Mr Patrick O’Donovan T.D. will be the Government’s official representative in New Zealand for the St. Patrick’s Day period. Minister O’Donovan will be in New Zealand from 9th to 13th March. He will have official engagements in Auckland and Wellington. During his visit, the Minister will promote trade, investment, and tourism between Ireland and Australia and will meet Irish community groups, political representatives, and business leaders.
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
New Zealand continues to be well represented in the Global Greening. This year we can confirm that the following buildings will #GlobalGreening:
Eden Park Stadium, Auckland
Sky Tower, Auckland
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland
Christchurch Airport, Christchurch
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
It’s not just for buildings you know!
Tourism Ireland is asking everyone to Go Green. Why note pledge your own ‘greening’ event this St Patrick’s Day and involve as many people in your own professional and social networks as possible. Create a special event or occasion to introduce them to Ireland. Make 2017 the year you join the ‘Global Greening’.
Pledge your greening in advance of the 17th of March on Twitter using #GlobalGreening; and once you’ve had your greening event please don't forget to share the photos, again using #GlobalGreening.
St Patrick’s Festival Auckland
The Irish Government’s Emigrant Support Programme is pleased to provide funding to the St Patrick’s Festival Auckland.
This year the Festival runs over a number of days:
Auckland Irish Society Fair Day
5 March
Fowlds Park, Auckland
http://www.stpatrick.co.nz/event/the-auckland-irish-society-fair-day/
Emerald Ball
10 March
Pullman Hotel, Auckland
http://www.stpatrick.co.nz/event/emerald-ball-mercy-hospice-fundraiser/
Auckland GAA Finals
11-12 March
Seddon Fields
http://www.stpatrick.co.nz/event/z-auckland-gaa-finals/
The Hugh Green Group St Patrick’s Parade and Fleadh
March 12
Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
http://www.stpatrick.co.nz/event/auckland-st-patricks-parade-and-fleadh/
Other St Patrick’s Day Events in New Zealand
St Patrick's Day Celebration
17 March
Wellington Irish Society
https://www.facebook.com/events/1203799119738512/
18 March
Christchurch Irish Society Hall
Kapiti Coast Football Club St Patrick’s Day Celebration
19 March
Weka Park, Paraparaumu