Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced three diplomatic appointments, on 21 August.
“As the world continues the battle against COVID-19, our diplomatic and trade networks are more important than ever. That is why the government is focused on placing high-calibre career diplomats in important offshore positions,” Mr Peters said.
Minister Peters has announced the following diplomatic appointments:
Tui Dewes as New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to the Cook Islands;
Sara Meymand as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Mexico; and
Lucy Duncan as New Zealand’s next Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva.