There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand, with some areas where you should avoid non-essential travel. Violent crime is common.
Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Papua New Guinea should be aware of are:
See below for detailed travel advice.
Street Address:
Waigani, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Postal Address:
PO Box 1051, Waigani, NCD, Papua New Guinea
Telephone:
+675 7373 7000
Alternate Telephone:
+675 7091 5613 (Emergency After-hours)
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.mfat.govt.nz/papua-new-guinea
Hours:
Mon - Thurs 0800 - 1200, 1300 - 1630 hrs; Fri 0800 - 1200, 1230 - 1600 hrs