High Commission of Fiji in Wellington, New Zealand
- Address: 31 Pipitea Street, 6011 Wellington
- Phone: +6444735401, +6444735402
- Fax: +6444991011
- Website: fiji.org.nz
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Also accredited to: Peru
High Commission of Fiji in Wellington, New Zealand; address 31 Pipitea Street, 6011, Wellington; phone +6444735401. Plus 2 other missions.
Also accredited to: Peru
Head of mission: Mr. Harish Lodhia, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Richard Hatherly, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Fiji is an appealing destination for many visitors from New Zealand, thanks to its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural experiences. With around 200,000 New Zealanders traveling abroad annually, a significant number are likely to consider Fiji for their travels.
Fiji is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from New Zealand. While New Zealand ranks 4th in the Global Peace Index, there is no specific data available for Fiji. Crime statistics indicate that Fiji has a lower murder rate (2.2 per 100,000) compared to New Zealand (2.6 per 100,000). However, female murder rates in Fiji (2.8) are higher than in New Zealand (1.1). In terms of organized crime, Fiji scores better in mafia presence (1.0) and arms trafficking (2.0) compared to New Zealand. However, Fiji has higher indices for crime networks (6.5), foreign crime (5.5), and human trafficking (5.0). Overall, while Fiji has some challenges, it remains a popular destination for tourists, and exercising standard safety precautions is advisable.