Anton Ojala
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Anton Ojala is a New Zealand career diplomat.[1] In 2022 he is the New Zealand High Commissioner to the Caribbean.[2][3]
In 2009 Ojala was the New Zealand High Commissioner to Niue, requesting support for the recovery of the island from the effects of Cyclone Heta.[4]
During his time in Barbados he was instrumental in engaging with local Muslim leaders following the Christchurch mosque shootings,[5] and has encouraged Barbados to become part of the Carbon Neutrality Coalition.[6] He led on providing financial support for Barbuda following Hurricane Irma,[7] and has worked to bring New Zealand and Barbados together through their share membership of the Commonwealth.[8]
References
- ↑ "TT welcomes New Zealand high commissioner" (in en-US). 2019-06-11. https://newsday.co.tt/2019/06/11/tt-welcomes-new-zealand-high-commissioner/.
- ↑ "PHOTOS: G-G and New Zealand High Commissioner – Jamaica Information Service". https://jis.gov.jm/photos-g-g-and-new-zealand-high-commissioner/.
- ↑ [New Zealand and the OECS to collaborate on direct uses of geothermal energy], Emo News, 16 September 2020, retrieved 14 April 2024
- ↑ [Niues desperate fight for survival], Waikato Times, 25 August 2009, retrieved 14 April 2024
- ↑ "NZ High Commissioner visits local mosque". The Barbados Advocate. 22 March 2019. https://www.barbadosadvocate.com/news/nz-high-commissioner-visits-local-mosque.
- ↑ Today, Barbados (29 September 2019). "Maritime Affairs Minister talks climate change with New Zealand". Barbados Today. https://barbadostoday.bb/2019/09/29/maritime-affairs-minister-talks-climate-change-with-new-zealand/amp/.
- ↑ Walker, Monica (30 October 2018). "New Zealand to provide more funds for redevelopment of Barbuda". WIC News. https://wicnews.com/caribbean/new-zealand-provide-funds-redevelopment-barbuda-322212122/.
- ↑ "Reception held to honour Commonwealth Day". The Barbados Advocate. 13 March 2020. https://www.barbadosadvocate.com/news/reception-held-honour-commonwealth-day.
