On 17th March 2026, the Irish Business Network of New Zealand (IBNNZ) - Te Taura Here Pakihi Airihi O Aotearoa hosted a business networking lunch to coincide with St Patricks Day - Rā O Hato Pātariki - at New Zealand Parliament located at the corner of Molesworth Street and Lambton Quay, Wellington.

Our speakers included the Rt. Hon Gerry Brownlee, Speaker of the House and H. E. Jane Connolly, Ambassador of Ireland to New Zealand.

 The event was a celebration of Ireland and New Zealand's strong and shared links as well as opportunities for future collaboration.