Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will announce the next governor general this afternoon. Photo: Getty ImagesPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern will announce New Zealand's next governor-general. The current holder of the role, Dame Patsy Reddy, is due to finish her five-year term in September. While the Queen formally appoints the governor-general, as in Australia, convention allows the government of the day to recommend a person to the role. Ms Ardern will reveal the governor-general designate at 1pm AEST on Monday.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 24, 2021 01:18 UTC