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Foreign Minister Appoints Simpson As Deputy Chair Of Antarctica New Zealand
Rt Hon Winston
Peters
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appointed HeatherSimpson as Deputy Chair of Antarctica NewZealand.
“HeatherSimpson has extensive governance experience and as a current board member, a strong understanding of the strategic importance of Antarctica for NewZealand,” Mr Peters says.
“MsSimpson’s elevation to Deputy Chair recognises her contribution to date and she will support the Chair and Board in guiding the organisation through a through a strategically and operationally challenging period.”
Ms Simpson was appointed to the Antarctica NewZealand Board in 2024 and has contributed to the organisation’s work supporting world leading research, environmental stewardship, and NewZealand’s presence in Antarctica, as well as its oversight of the Scott Base Redevelopment Project.
The appointment took effect from 1 April 2026.
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