A wonderful celebration of New Zealand’s national day for the New Zealand expatriate community at the Grade II listed 125-year-old Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel on Russell Square on Saturday 7 February 2026 hosted by The New Zealand Society.

Saturday February 7, 2026
Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel
1–8 Russell Sq, London WC1B 5BE
6pm – midnight

Tickets: £2000 for a table of 10 or £200 per ticket.

Come and enjoy an evening of festivities with the High Commissioner and the Deputy High Commissioner, and other VIP dignitaries, as well as special messages from some very eminent and monarchal benefactors!

You will enjoy:

• A glittering champagne pre-party.
• A delicious banquet of New Zealand wines and dishes, including New Zealand lamb and pavlova.
• A variety of New Zealand performers showcasing the best of expat Kiwi musical and cultural talent, with a highly entertaining master of ceremonies.
• The bestowment of three distinguished awards on three remarkable expat New Zealanders: New Zealander of the Year Award, Young New Zealander of the Year Award, and the inaugural Pride of New Zealand Award.
• An incredible live auction to raise money for our new charity, the Impact Fund, to financially support the New Zealand expat community in the UK.
• A live Kiwi band and dancing ‘til late.
• Unique Kiwi floral arrangements.
• Banquet tables named after famous New Zealanders with outstanding stories.
• A pop-up New Zealand lounge to rest your weary feet.
• Individual gift bags to take home stuffed full of prestigious New Zealand products.