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Peter Hamilton

Peter Hamilton spent 35 years working behind the scenes to advance New Zealand's interests overseas as a diplomat.

He held posts in Fiji, Canada, Geneva, Samoa, Germany and Singapore and rose to become deputy-secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

He's now written a memoir called New Moons for Sam. 

Peter as a five year old in Devon England before the move to NZ in 1961.

Peter as a five year old in Devon England before the move to NZ in 1961.

Peter with President Nasheed of the Maldives.

Peter with President Rau of Germany.

Peter, wearing the Ministry's korowai, with President Nathan of Singapore.

Peter with President Madl of Hungary, overlooking the Danube.

Peter's daughter Rachel in Berlin, who came to visit while he was ambassador and stayed 15 years.

Peter with grandson Alexander in Cornwall Park.

Peter Hamilton.

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