Sisilia Talagi
Sisilia Talagi (born ?) is a Niuean diplomat who served as the former High Commissioner of Niue to New Zealand. She held the post of High Commissioner from 2005 until 2011.[1] Talagi is Niue's female diplomat and first woman to hold the post of High Commissioner.[2]
Talagi is a former secretary for the Niuean government.[3] She was first appointed High Commissioner to New Zealand, based in Wellington, in 2005.[3] In November 2008, Niue Public Service Commission confirmed her reappointment to a second term as Niue's High Commissioner to New Zealand.[3] She reportedly competed against six other candidates from New Zealand and Niue for the position.[3]
Talagi was succeeded as High Commissioner to New Zealand in March 2011 by O'Love Jacobsen, a former Cabinet minister.
New Zealand is the only country in the world in which Niue exchanges diplomatic representatives.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Niue appoints veteran woman politician as Wellington High Commissioner". Radio New Zealand International. 2011-02-10. Retrieved 2011-04-10.
- ^ "Niue appoints its first female diplomat, says unconfirmed report". Radio New Zealand International. 2005-03-09. Retrieved 2011-04-10.
- ^ a b c d "Niue's High Commissioner to New Zealand confirmed". Radio New Zealand International. 2008-11-08. Retrieved 2011-04-10.