as NZ's next Governor-General
New Zealand's next Governor-General will be Dame Cindy Kiro, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has revealed.
The PM made the announcement at her weekly post-Cabinet press conference this afternoon, where she was joined by Kiro.
Kiro used to be the Children's Commissioner and has extensive experience working with Government. She also has a lengthy academic background and was appointed as a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM) for services to child wellbeing and education in the New Year 2021 Honours List.
Link to article and video: Dame Cindy Kiro announced as NZ's next Governor-General - NZ Herald