3 May 2005

New Zealand names John Bryan as high commissioner to Cook Islands

12:10 pm on 3 May 2005

The New Zealand foreign minister has named a career diplomat to become the next high commissioner to the Cook Islands.

Phil Goff has appointed John Bryan who is a former high commissioner to Niue.

Mr Bryan, who is the foreign ministry's director of Property and Capital Management Division, will replace Kurt Meyer in August.