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New Zealand–South Africa relations refers to the diplomatic relations between New Zealand and South Africa. Both nations are members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations. It is estimated that as of 2006 around 41,676 South Africans resided in New Zealand. == History == Both nations are historically linked through the British Empire. Although there was very little contact between both territories at the time; between 1899-1902, New Zealand contributed over 6,000 soldiers to fight alongside the British during the Second Boer War to fight against primarily Afrikaans-speaking settlers of the Transvaal Republic and Orange Free State.〔(South African 'Boer' War: New Zealand and the South African War )〕 Approximately 230 New Zealanders lost their lives in the war which resulted in a British win over the whole of South Africa.〔 During World War I and World War II; soldiers from both New Zealand and South Africa fought alongside each other in Europe and North Africa.〔(Experiences of colonial troops: World War I )〕〔(World War II People's War: Commonwealth and Allied Forces )〕 South Africa obtained its independence from Great Britain in 1934 while New Zealand obtained its independence in 1947.〔(The British Empire: Entering and Exiting the Empire )〕 Soon after South African independence, the nation adopted the policy of apartheid against the majority black South African population. New Zealand maintained diplomatic relations with the nation until controversy erupted during the 1981 South Africa rugby union tour of New Zealand which led to mass protest against the South African government's policy on apartheid.〔(1981 Springbok tour: A country divided )〕 In 1984, New Zealand severed diplomatic relations with South Africa.〔(South African Department of Foreign Affairs: New Zealand )〕 After the release of Nelson Mandela from prison and progress on the negotiations to end apartheid in South Africa came to fruition; New Zealand re-established diplomatic relations with South Africa on 19 January 1994.〔 In May 1994, New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger attended the inauguration of Nelson Mandela.〔(Former PM farewells Mandela )〕 In 1995, South Africa hosted the Rugby World Cup and the last game was between New Zealand and South Africa; which deepened the relationship between both fans and politicians of both nations. In November that same year, President Nelson Mandela paid an official visit to New Zealand.〔(Nelson Mandela's visit to New Zealand )〕 In 1996 New Zealand opened a high commission in Pretoria and South Africa followed suit by opening a high commission in Wellington in 2009.〔(New Zealand and South Africa: General )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「New Zealand–South Africa relations」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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