New Zealand–United Kingdom relations

British–New Zealand relations

New Zealand
United Kingdom
Diplomatic mission
British High Commission, WellingtonNew Zealand High Commission, London
Envoy
High Commissioner Iona ThomasHigh Commissioner Phil Goff

New Zealand–United Kingdom relations are the bilateral relations between New Zealand and the United Kingdom. New Zealand has historically maintained a close relationship with Britain.

New Zealand was a British colony from 1841, and it supported Britain during major conflicts, including both World Wars. The relationship evolved as New Zealand moved toward independence, adopting the Statute of Westminster in 1947, and diversifying its foreign and economic policies.

The two countries remain related through mutual migration, through shared military history, system of government, and head of state, and through language and membership of the Commonwealth (formerly British Empire).

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