Maurice Williamson: former New Zealand Consul-General to LA on Winston Peters sacking Phil Goff as High Commissioner to the UK
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
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There's support for the Foreign Affairs Minister sacking Phil Goff as High Commissioner to the UK.
Goff questioned President Donald Trump's understanding of history at a public Chatham House event.
Winston Peters says that's ultimately made his position as High Commissioner untenable.
Former New Zealand Consul-General to LA, Maurice Williamson, says diplomats are clearly warned not to convey personal views.
"It wouldn't matter if you were talking about Japan or China or anything - that's the role of a diplomat, you're there to represent the Government's views."
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