Dunne: Jerry Mateparae has mana for Governor-General role

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne welcomed the appointment today of Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae as New Zealand's next Governor-General.

"This is a very good choice indeed," Mr Dunne said.

"Lieutenant General Mateparae has become a very well known and respected figure in recent years, and has been at the centre of some real moments of nationhood in his previous role as the Chief of the Defence Force through a difficult period of active engagement.

"He brought dignity and strength at times of great national sadness when Defence Force personnel died, both in New Zealand and in foreign lands.

"I think he fundamentally understands and represents the New Zealand character and will be a worthy successor to Sir Anand Satyanand who has served so well.

"Jerry Mateparae is a man with the credentials to do the job; the mana to hold the office and he has that indefinable quality that makes him someone special," Mr Dunne said.

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