Chris Seed appointed as New Zealand's next ambassador to the United States

Wednesday 13 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 13 Aug 2025, 2:04pm

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Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced that former MFAT chief Chris Seed will become the next ambassador to the United States. Seed is expected to succeed Rosemary Banks in Washington DC. He is scheduled to begin the role in January 2026.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 13 Aug 2025, 1:00pm

   Changing of the guard in Washington as veteran diplomat comes home (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 13 Aug 2025, 1:25pm

   Veteran diplomat Chris Seed to be New Zealand’s next US Ambassador (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 13 Aug 2025, 1:33pm

   Winston Peters announces new US ambassador (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via The PostWed 13 Aug 2025, 2:04pm

   Foreign Minister Winston Peters appoints new Washington ambassador (opens in new tab)