| Agency Name: | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand 駐紐西蘭台北經濟文化辦事處 |
| Formed: | 1973 (as East Asian Trade Center) 1991 (as Taipei Economic and Cultural Office) |
| Jurisdiction: |  Cook Islands Niue Nauru |
| Headquarters: | Wellington |
| Chief1 Position: | Representative |
| Website: | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand |
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand represents interests of Taiwan in New Zealand in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a de facto embassy.
The office was established in Auckland in 1973 as the East Asian Trade Center.[1] Before 1972, New Zealand recognized Taiwan as the "Republic of China".[2] However, diplomatic relations were ended following the decision of the government of Norman Kirk to recognize the People's Republic of China.[3] It adopted its present name in 1991.[4]
The Office is headed by a Representative, currently Amb. Joanne Ou.[5]
Its head office is in Wellington, and there is also a branch office in Auckland.[6] It is counterpart in Taiwan is the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei.[7]