Change of British High Commissioner to New Zealand: Iona Thomas
Published By GOV.UK [English], Wed, Feb 16, 2022 3:00 PM
Ms Iona Thomas OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands in succession to Ms Laura Clarke OBE. Ms Thomas will take up her appointment during August 2022.
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