Ross Ardern
David Ross Ardern (born 28 February 1954) is a New Zealand diplomat and former police officer. He is currently the Administrator of Tokelau. He was the High Commissioner of New Zealand to Niue from 2014 to 2018, and as Niue's police commissioner from 2005 to 2009.[1]
Ross Ardern | |
|---|---|
| Administrator of Tokelau | |
| Assumed office May 2018 | |
| Ulu-o-Tokelau | Afega Gaualofa Kerisiano Kalolo |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Kings |
| High Commissioner of New Zealand to Niue | |
| In office February 2014 – 2018 | |
| Prime Minister | John Key Bill English Jacinda Ardern |
| Preceded by | Mark Blumsky |
| Succeeded by | Kirk Yates |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Ross Ardern 28 February 1954 Te Aroha, New Zealand |
| Spouse(s) | Laurell |
| Children | 2, including Jacinda Ardern |
| Alma mater | Royal NZ Police College |
Ardern is the father of the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern.[2]
References
- ↑ "Appointment of High Commissioner to Niue a great honour for police". New Zealand Police. 16 October 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
- ↑ "Youngest MP keen to get down to work". Waikato Times. 11 November 2008. http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/713812/Youngest-MP-keen-to-get-down-to-work. Retrieved 23 March 2014.