On January 22, severe landslides occurred in the North Island of New Zealand, resulting in multiple people missing, injured, or deceased. Following the incident, the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand immediately contacted New Zealand’s foreign affairs and police authorities to verify the situation regarding casualties. The Embassy requested that, should any Chinese citizens be affected, the relevant New Zealand authorities provide all possible assistance. According to preliminary verification, one Chinese citizen lost her life in the landslide. The Embassy has contacted the family of the deceased and extended its deepest condolences.

Recently, many regions of New Zealand have experienced heavy rainfall and other extreme weather events, leading to floods, landslides, and other natural disasters. The Chinese Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand remind Chinese citizens residing in or visiting New Zealand to closely monitor weather forecasts and warnings issued by local meteorological authorities and to take necessary safety precautions.

In the event of an emergency, please contact local emergency services immediately or reach out to the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate for assistance.

New Zealand Police, Fire or Ambulance: 111 (emergency), 105 (non-emergency)

Global Consular Protection, and Services Emergency Hotline, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China: 0086-10-12308/ 0086-10-65612308

Consular Protection, and Services Emergency Hotline, Chinese Embassy in New Zealand: 04-4995022

Consular Protection, and Services Emergency Hotline, Chinese Consulate-General in Auckland: 09-5251200

Consular Protection, and Services Emergency Hotline, Chinese Consulate-General in Christchurch: 03-3411016