Louise Cantillon has been appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie & Oeno Islands. She joins the British High Commission after serving as British Consul General in Sydney and Deputy Trade Commissioner Asia Pacific. Her role will focus on enhancing UK-New Zealand trade and investment, leveraging the Free Trade Agreement, and addressing regional security challenges. Cantillon will collaborate with government, business, and civil society to promote economic growth and strengthen bilateral ties. She succeeds Ms Iona Thomas OBE, who completed her tenure in 2026. The UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, signed in 2022 and effective since 2023, aims to boost economic links and tariff-free access between the nations.
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