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Trevor Mallard ambassador to Ireland

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From: Iain Hughes

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
1. Was due process followed in the appointment of Trevor Mallard as ambassador to Ireland.
2. Was a shortlist of candidates prepared.
3. Was the position advertised.
4. Is it standard practice to appoint ambassadors with no training in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
5. What minister/officer of state has the legal authority to appoint an ambassador.

Yours faithfully,

Iain Hughes

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Kia ora Iain Hughes

Thank you for your OIA request received on 14 Janaury 2024 for:
Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 1. Was due process followed in the appointment of Trevor Mallard as ambassador to Ireland.
2. Was a shortlist of candidates prepared.
3. Was the position advertised.
4. Is it standard practice to appoint ambassadors with no training in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
5. What minister/officer of state has the legal authority to appoint an ambassador.

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Ngâ mihi

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere

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Tēnā koe Iain Hughes,

Please see the attached letter concerning your OIA request.

Ngā mihi

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

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