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Recent events

Recent events

Kiwi artist Mel Parson: UK shows announced

New Zealand singer songwriter Mel Parsons is touring the UK this month, starting with performances at Brighton's Great Escape Festival. The hugely popular festival is already sold out, however Mel will also be playing at two venues in London later in the month. Make sure to head along & check her out - see details below:

UK Tour 2013

BRIGHTON
- The Great Escape Festival -

The Home of Cricket welcomes the Black Caps in 2013

Lord’s Cricket Ground is preparing for an antipodean summer in 2013, as England take on both New Zealand and Australia as part of an exciting international fixture list at the Home of Cricket. Lord’s has also announced a restructure of its hospitality set-up, in a bid to strengthen and reinforce its reputation for high quality food and first class service levels.

Anzac Day Service - Cardigan, Wales

For the past 7 years the Cardigan area has held a traditional Anzac Day service at the small cenotaph in town, with resident Kiwis, members of the local communities, and retired officers.

Anzac Day in London

Please find below information about Anzac Day services and events happening in London - or see link below for events outside London.

If you know of any other services being held around the UK and Europe to commemorate the anniversary of the Anzac landings on Gallipoli in 1915, please email the details to uk@keanewzealand.com.

Australian & New Zealand Lawyers in London

"Australian & New Zealand Lawyers in London" is a new social and networking group for antipodean lawyers working in private practive, inhouse and government. The group will host a monthly drinks event and occasional talks and events.

The first gathering was held on 27th March, and now all members are invited to join the group's upcoming Anzac Day events:

The Legacy ANZAC Ball 2013

Tickets are now on sale for the anticipated Legacy ANZAC Ball 2013, which promises to be a highlight of the ANZAC Day commemorative season.

The 2013 Ball will be held in the elegant surroundings of the Ballroom at Australia House on the Strand in London on Friday, 19th of April 2013.

Consitution Conversation

What are your aspirations for Aotearoa New Zealand?

How do you want our country to be run in the future?

You are invited to have your say and share your views on issues related to our country’s constitution including:
> The pros and cons of having our constitution written down in a single document.
> The role of the Bill of Rights Act 1990 in our constitution.

Kea Inspire: 'Cerebral Capital' and Corporate Longevity

In partnership with Robert Walters, Kea is pleased to host Tim Bean, Director of the Institute of Physique Management on Tuesday 16th April, 2013.

In this special Kea Briefing, 'executive longevity specialist' Tim will reveal the latest cutting-edge ‘best practice’ in exercise, nutrition and anti-ageing science that could impact both your personal and professional life.

Christchurch Earthquake Response: Information Seminar

Hays, in partnership with the Institute of Professional Engineers of New Zealand (IPENZ), will be running an information seminar in light of the Christchurch rebuild.

When: 18.00-20.30, 11th April 2013
Where: Hays, 107 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6D

This is a must-attend event for any engineering or construction professional with an interest in career-defining opportunities in New Zealand.

Water Whisperers Tangaroa

New Zealand Studies Network is thrilled to announce that Katherine Goldsmith, environmentalist, has agreed to introduce the film screening ‘Water Whisperers – Tangaroa’ on Monday 25 March 2013.

'Water Whisperers Tangaroa' directed by Kathleen Gallagher, will be showing at 7pm at Birkbeck Cinema, 43 Gordon Square, London.