Businessman Algis John Mack of Lithuanian descent became the new Honorary Consul.
During a meeting with members of the Lithuanian community in Oakland, Audronius Peciulaitis was given the award of honour of Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lithuanian Diplomacy Star – for his long and fruitful representation of the Republic of Lithuania in the post of the Honorary Consul for 7 years.
There are more than 250 Lithuanians currently living New Zealand.