- Rt Hon Winston Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appointed Heather Simpson as Deputy Chair of Antarctica New Zealand.
"Heather Simpson has extensive governance experience and as a current board member, a strong understanding of the strategic importance of Antarctica for New Zealand," Mr Peters says.
"Ms Simpson'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 New Zealand Board in 2024 and has contributed to the organisation's work supporting world leading research, environmental stewardship, and New Zealand's presence in Antarctica, as well as its oversight of the Scott Base Redevelopment Project.
The appointment took effect from 1 April 2026.
