Winston Peters opposes MFAT tikanga lead job advertisement

Wednesday 12 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 12 Mar 2025, 4:23pm

In this story Winston Peters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade will not appoint a tikanga lead. The decision follows the advertisement of the role, which carries a salary of up to $170,000. Peters indicated he expects the ministry to honour the coalition agreement.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 12 Mar 2025, 2:35pm

   Winston Peters says Ministry of Foreign Affairs won’t appoint ‘tikanga lead’, hours after job advertised (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 12 Mar 2025, 4:23pm

   Winston Peters to 'fix' MFAT job listing for tikanga lead (opens in new tab)