As well as containing the offices of the High Commissioner, the building also hosts the New Zealand consulate in London and the military attaché.

After difficulties securing a planning consent, the 18 storey building only proceeded after approval was granted by the British Cabinet.

The High Commission was built by Holland, Hannen & Cubitts[2] and was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1963.

[4] The nearest Tube stations to New Zealand House are Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross.

The Māori cultural group Ngāti Rānana holds regular meetings at the High Commission.