List of Permanent Representatives from New Zealand to the United Nations in New York
Encyclopedia
The Permanent Representative of New Zealand to the United Nations in New York is New Zealand
's foremost diplomatic representative
at the headquarters of the United Nations
, and in charge of New Zealand's diplomatic mission
to the United Nations in New York.
The Permanent Delegation is located at the United Nations headquarters
in New York City
. New Zealand has maintained a resident Permanent Representative
to the UN in New York since 1949.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
's foremost diplomatic representative
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
at the headquarters of the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
, and in charge of New Zealand's diplomatic mission
Diplomatic mission
A diplomatic mission is a group of people from one state or an international inter-governmental organisation present in another state to represent the sending state/organisation in the receiving state...
to the United Nations in New York.
The Permanent Delegation is located at the United Nations headquarters
United Nations headquarters
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in New York City
New York City
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. New Zealand has maintained a resident Permanent Representative
Permanent Representative
A Permanent Representative is the head of a diplomatic mission to one of various international organisations. The best known of the organisations to which states send Permanent Representatives is the United Nations; of these, the most high-profile ones are those assigned to headquarters in New...
to the UN in New York since 1949.
Permanent Representatives to the United Nations in New York
- Sir Carl BerendsenCarl BerendsenSir Carl August Berendsen KCMG was a New Zealand civil servant and diplomat. He was the creator of the Department of External Affairs, and collaborated with Michael Joseph Savage. He was Secretary for External Affairs 1928-32, Head of the Prime Minister's Department 1932-43, and Secretary of the...
(1949 - 1952) - Sir Leslie MunroLeslie MunroSir Leslie Knox Munro, KCMG, KCVO was a New Zealand lawyer, journalist, and politician of international standing.-Law and media:...
(1952 - 1958) - Foss ShanahanFoss ShanahanFoss Shanahan was a New Zealand diplomat and public servant. He started in the Customs Department in 1928, then in 1939 joined the Prime Minister’s Department, in the section that became the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.He was Assistant Secretary of the War Cabinet 1940-45,...
(1958 - 1962) - Frank CornerFrank CornerFrank Corner, CMG, FRSA, is a New Zealand diplomat. Corner served as New Zealand's Ambassador to the United Nations and the United States, before becoming New Zealand's third Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs.-Early life:...
(1962 - 1967) - Charles Craw (1967 - 1968)
- Norm Farrell (1968 - 1969)
- John Scott (1969 - 1973)
- Malcolm TempletonMalcolm TempletonMalcolm Templeton is a former New Zealand Foreign Service officer, who held a number of senior positions, including that of permanent representative to the United Nations, and Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs under Secretary Merwyn Norrish....
(1973 - 1978) - Tim Francis (1978 - 1982)
- Bryce HarlandBryce HarlandWilliam "Bryce" Harland QSO, , distinguished New Zealand diplomat and academic, who served as New Zealand's first Ambassador to China, Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, and High Commissioner to London....
(1982 - 1985) - David McDowell (1985 - 1988)
- Hon. Dame Ann HercusAnn HercusDame Margaret Ann Sayers Hercus DCMG, BA, LLB , best known as Ann Hercus, is a New Zealand politician and diplomat...
(1988 - 1990) - Terence O'Brien (1990 - 1993)
- Colin Keating (1993 - 1996)
- Michael Powles (1996 - 2001)
- Don MacKayDon MackayDonald Mackay is a Scottish former professional football player and manager.-As player:He was a goalkeeper and played for Forfar Athletic and made 104 appearances. He was then signed for Dundee United by Jerry Kerr, for whom he made 170 appearances...
(2001 - 2005) - Rosemary BanksRosemary BanksRosemary Banks is a New Zealand diplomat, currently New Zealand's Ambassador to France. She was formerly New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York from June 2005 to June 2009...
(2005 - 2009) - Rt Hon. Jim McLayJim McLayJames Kenneth McLay, CNZM, QSO , generally known as Jim McLay, is a former New Zealand politician. He was Deputy Prime Minister, leader of the National Party and Leader of the Opposition for a short time. McLay is currently New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.-Early...
(2009 - )
See also
- List of Permanent Representatives from New Zealand to the United Nations in Geneva
- List of Permanent Representatives from New Zealand to the United Nations in Vienna
External links
- Heads of Missions List: U. New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved on 2006-07-11.