Angela Hassan-Sharp appointed as new ambassador to Ireland

Tuesday 19 August 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Tue 19 Aug 2025, 4:56pm

In this story Winston Peters, Jacinda Ardern, Trevor Mallard

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appointed Angela Hassan-Sharp as the new ambassador to Ireland. She replaces former Speaker Sir Trevor Mallard, who is returning to New Zealand early. Peters remarked that no politicians should be assigned to diplomatic roles.

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1. The Press via The PostTue 19 Aug 2025, 1:18pm

   Winston Peters replaces Trevor Mallard as ambassador to Dublin (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 2:37pm

   'Carnival's over': Peters calls Mallard's early exit as Irish Ambassador (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 2:39pm

   'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Trevor Mallard's early exit as Irish Ambassador (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldTue 19 Aug 2025, 3:30pm

   Winston Peters celebrates Trevor Mallard’s replacement as Irish Ambassador (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesTue 19 Aug 2025, 3:51pm

   'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Mallard's early exit (opens in new tab)

6. Stuff via RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 4:56pm

   'Carnival's over': Winston Peters celebrates Trevor Mallard's early exit as Irish Ambassador (opens in new tab)

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