Dame Annette King has been appointed as High Commissioner to Australia, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced today.
In a statement, Mr Peters said, "Dame Annette King needs no introduction given her long running career as a parliamentarian where she has previously held a number senior Cabinet portfolios, including Justice, Police and Health".
Dame Annette is Parliament's longest-serving female MP with 30 years' service under her belt, Mr Peters said.
"As High Commissioner Dame Annette will be working on one of New Zealand's most significant relationships. The Trans-Tasman bond is exceptionally strong. However, the relationship is not something we take for granted, and the new High Commissioner will be tasked with keeping the connections strong."
Dame Annette will begin her new role as High Commissioner at the end of the year.
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