Hamish MacMaster
Hamish MacMaster | |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Ambassador to Iran[1] | |
| In office 24 August 2004 – 19 February 2009 | |
| Prime Minister | Helen Clark John Key |
| Preceded by | Niels Holm |
| Succeeded by | Brian Sanders[2] |
| New Zealand Ambassador to Saudi Arabia[3] | |
| Assumed office 19 July 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | John Key Bill English Jacinda Ardern |
| Preceded by | Rod Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960/1961 |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Residence(s) | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Hamish MacMaster is a New Zealand diplomat. He is currently serving as New Zealand's ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Early life[edit]
MacMaster attended St. Andrews College from 1966 until 1979, indicating Years 1 through to 13.[4]
Career[edit]
Pre 2004[edit]
MacMaster first joined the public service in 1988 when he attained a job within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It has been noted that he has been posted to Ankara, and to Riyadh, for minor roles, before 2004.[1]
In 2004 MacMaster was the Deputy Director of the Middle East and Africa Division.
Ambassador roles[edit]
MacMaster was announced New Zealand's ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran in 2004. During his time in Tehran, MacMaster was also accredited to Afghanistan and Pakistan.[1] After being recalled from his position as Ambassador to Iran in 2009, McMaster resettled in Wellington.[2]
In 2013, MacMaster was announced as the new Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. During his tenure he will also be cross-credited to Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman.[3]
On 9 April 2015, MacMaster met with Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to discuss the issues between New Zealand and Saudi Arabia in relation to investment and investment economics.[5]
On 13 January 2016, MacMaster met with Mufleh Al-Qahtani, Chairman of the National Society for Human Rights of Saudi Arabia. He discussed capital punishment, including the death penalty, and other human rights-related topics.[6]
Works[edit]
MacMaster has been accredited to authoring multiple catalogs/books, including;
- The Modern Commemorative Medal in New Zealand: Mirror to the Nation’s Soul (2009)[7]
- New Zealand challenge coins : a catalogue (2011)[8]
- New Zealand Commemorative Medals : 1941–2014 (2014)[9]
- New Zealand Challenge Coins : a Catalogue (2nd Ed) (2016)[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Goff, Phil (14 August 2004). "Goff names new Ambassador". beehive.govt.nz. Beehive New Zealand. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ a b McCully, Murray (19 February 2009). "McCully names new Ambassador to Iran". beehive.govt.nz. Beehive New Zealand. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ a b McCully, Murray (19 July 2013). "McCully appoints Ambassador to Saudi Arabia". beehive.govt.nz. Beehive New Zealand. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ Triegaardt, Kim. "Regulus 9.13" (PDF). St Andrews College Regulus: 47. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ Altubaishi, Ahmed (9 April 2015). "Prince Alwaleed Receives New Zealand Ambassador". Kingdom Holding News Division. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ Ahmed, Al-Mahmoud (13 January 2016). "The Chairman of the Society receives the Ambassador of New Zealand". National Society for Human Rights. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "The 2014 International New Zealand Numismatic Conference and Fair". www.rnsnz.org.nz. Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ New Zealand challenge coins : a catalogue. OCLC World Cat Books. OCLC 773696429. Retrieved 1 August 2017 – via worldcat.org.
- ^ "New Zealand Commemorative Medals : 1941–2014". wheelers.co.nz. Wheelers Books. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "New Zealand Challenge Coins : a Catalogue (2nd Ed)". wheelers.co.nz. Wheelers Books. Retrieved 1 August 2017.