[4] By 1947, New Zealand essentially became an independent nation after accepting the Statute of Westminster Adopting Act.

In May 1948, former Irish Taoiseach Éamon de Valera traveled to New Zealand seeking support for a united Ireland, but was not successful due to the fact that Ireland remained neutral during World War II whereas New Zealand fought as part of the British Commonwealth armed forces in the war.

In 1976, Ireland opened an honorary consulate-general in Auckland to represent Irish interests in the country.

[9] Both countries maintain strong political links and similar interests with regards to climate change and peaceful resolutions in trouble zones throughout the world.

New Zealand's main exports to Ireland include: wine, mechanical machinery and equipment.