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'You're there to represent the Government's views': Expert voices support with Phil Goff sacking

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 6 Mar 2025, 6:07pm
Photo / Dean Purcell.
Photo / Dean Purcell.

'You're there to represent the Government's views': Expert voices support with Phil Goff sacking

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 6 Mar 2025, 6:07pm

There's support for the Foreign Affairs Minister sacking Phil Goff as High Commissioner to the UK. 

Goff questioned President Donald Trump's understanding of history at a public Chatham House event.

Winston Peters says that's ultimately made his position as High Commissioner untenable. 

Former New Zealand Consul-General to LA, Maurice Williamson, says diplomats are clearly warned not to convey personal views.

"It wouldn't matter if you were talking about Japan or China or anything - that's the role of a diplomat, you're there to represent the Government's views."

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