Terence O'Brien (New Zealand diplomat)
Terence O'Brien | |
|---|---|
O'Brien in Moscow | |
| Permanent representative of New Zealand to the United Nations in New York | |
| In office 1990–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Ann Hercus |
| Succeeded by | Colin Keating |
| New Zealand ambassador to Belgium | |
| In office 1983–1986 | |
| Preceded by | John G. McArthur |
| Succeeded by | Gerry Thompson |
| Permanent representative of New Zealand to the United Nations in Geneva | |
| In office 1980–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Farnon |
| Succeeded by | Roger Peren |
| High Commissioner of New Zealand to the Cook Islands | |
| In office 1975–1977 | |
| Preceded by | George Brocklehurst |
| Succeeded by | Brian Absolum |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Terence Christopher O'Brien 6 January 1936 Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Died | 30 December 2022 (aged 86) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Spouse | Elizabeth O'Brien |
| Children | 4 (John, Georgia, Daniel, Timothy) |
| Profession | Diplomat |
Terence Christopher O'Brien (6 January 1936 – 30 December 2022) was a New Zealand diplomat. He led New Zealand in 1993 to a seat on the United Nations Security Council and played a strong role in helping to reshape New Zealand's perceptions of itself as a small but fiercely independent nation in the South Pacific.