New Zealand Code of Civil Procedure, Rule 5lj-n. Service of process can be effected in New Zealand in a variety of ways. As noted above, New Zealand is not a party to the Hague Service Convention. Methods of Service 1. Personal service by an agent can be accomplished by retaining a New Zealand attorney who will serve or arrange for service of the documents and execute an affidavit of service at the U.S. Consulate General in Auckland.
Attorneys fees vary.
Lists of New Zealand attorneys are available from the Office of American Citizens Services, see Questions below. Letters rogatory are not required for service in New Zealand and are not recommended given the fact that they generally take 6 months to a year to execute. If letters rogatory are desired, see our flyer on Preparation of Letters Rogatory . Lists of foreign attorneys willing to represent U.S. citizens have been prepared by the American Consulate General in Auckland. Copies may be obtained from the Department of State, Office of American Citizens Services.