Rt Hon Winston Peters
Deputy Prime Minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs
26 September 2019
PĀNUI PĀPĀHO
MEDIA STATEMENT
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of Kevin Burnett as New Zealand’s next
Consul-General in Honolulu.
“The Consul-General role in Honolulu is an important one particularly as New Zealand places increased importance on
regional diplomatic engagement through the Pacific Reset policy,” said Mr Peters.
“Mr Burnett is well qualified for this posting. He has previously served as Chief of Staff at the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and Trade, and is currently seconded of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. He has also held senior
roles in the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Defence following a distinguished career as an NZDF Army Officer,” said
Mr Peters.
Mr Burnett will also be New Zealand’s accredited Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of
Palau, and Republic of Marshall Islands.
“From his post in Honolulu the new Consul-General will liaise with the United States Indo-Pacific Command on
opportunities for strengthen cooperation. And within the wider North Pacific he will represent New Zealand on climate
change, fisheries, and oceans policy,” said Mr Peters.
The new Consul General will start his posting in early December.
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