Wellington, 8 August 2025 — With a spirit of jubilation, unity, and national pride, the Cook Islands celebrated the 60th anniversary of their independence in free association with New Zealand, a historic milestone that brought together communities from across the archipelago, its diaspora, and delegations from friendly nations.
Christchurch, 27 May 2025 – As part of his official visit to the city of Christchurch, the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to New Zealand, Luis Ernesto Morejón Rodríguez, held a meaningful meeting with senior staff at Tūranga Library, the city’s central public library.
The discussion focused on the role of public libraries as vibrant spaces for access to knowledge, cultural diversity, and civic engagement. Both sides acknowledged the value of promoting mutual understanding through cultural activities, literary exhibitions, and spaces for dialogue around history and identity.
Christchurch, 27 May 2025.- As part of his official visit to the city of Christchurch, the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to New Zealand, Luis Ernesto Morejón Rodríguez, held a productive meeting with Mr. Duncan Sandeman, representative of the Office of the Mayor, and Mr. Milinda Peris, from the Civic and International Relations Team of the Christchurch City Council.
Christchurch, 16 May 2025 – As part of an initiative to highlight alternative experiences of scientific and health sovereignty in a global context, the Cuban documentary Soberanía was screened this Thursday at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. The film portrays the development of Cuba’s COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine candidates by the country’s scientific community.