  Our Address: Level 12, Maritime Tower10 Customhouse Quay, WELLINGTON 6140 PO Box 25004, Wellington 6146Phone: 04 472 1593Fax: 04 499 6302Send us an e-mail:wel.vertretung@eda.admin.chVisit our Website:www.eda.admin.ch/wellington The following is the index of the Embassy staff: H.E. Dr Beat Nobs  Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands and Niue. He is also the Consul General for American Samoa. As Head of Mission, Dr Beat Nobs is also in charge of relations with the universities, art, culture and the media. Further, he writes the political and multilateral economic reports to Switzerland. Dr Beat Nobs is married to Dr Irene Knöpfel Nobs. They have three sons and arrived in NZ in October 2005. Istvan Kocsis Deputy Head of Mission, Head of Chancery and Second Secretary, who deals specifically with consular protection, administrative and legal matters, accounting, trade enquiries, assistance to Swiss tourists and settlements in Switzerland. He also liaises with the Swiss Clubs. Istvan has been with the Embassy since September 2008. Céline Gutknecht In charge of passports, registrations, citizenship, visas, matters concerning military duties, political rights and all AHV/IV (social security) matters. Céline has been with the Embassy since August 2007. Wivian Buckrell Locally employed Executive Assistant to the Ambassador and Cultural Attaché. Wivian has been with the Embassy since September 2005. Irene Knoepfel Nobs & Waltraud Schiedermair Part time secretaries who deal with tourist enquiries, assist in consular matters, register Swiss citizens in New Zealand and take care of correspondence. They also answer enquiries regarding schools, universities and trade. Irene has been with the Embassy since September 2006. Waltraud has been with the Embassy since May 2008 Nguyen, Hung-Dinh (Andy) Local chauffeur and assistant in general administrative matters. He is also in charge of maintenance and repair of equipment at the Embassy and at the Ambassador's residence. He has been with the Embassy since March 2002. Honorary Consul of Switzerland Peter Deutschle 100 Bush Road, Building 2, Unit 5, Rosedale, North Shore City 0632 Send him an e-mail: auckland@honorarvertretung.ch |
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