Winston Peters: Foreign Minister reveals why he didn't recall Trevor Mallard sooner
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
August 20, 20254m 35s
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The Foreign Minister's defending recalling Trevor Mallard as Ambassador to Ireland now, and not 18 months ago.
The previous Government appointed the former Parliament Speaker to the role in 2023.
Winston Peters yesterday replaced him, saying Mallard will return home two months early.
He says Mallard should have resigned.
Peters further explained he didn't bring him home earlier to avoid being accused of being vindictive.
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politicsForeign MinisterTrevor MallardWinston Peters