Michael John Powles | |
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High Commissioner of ![]() to ![]() |
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In office 1980–1982 |
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Preceded by | David Keith McDowell |
Succeeded by | Lindsay Johnstone Watt |
Ambassador of ![]() to ![]() |
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In office 1982–1986 |
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Preceded by | Richard Nottage |
Succeeded by | Gordon Noel Parkinson |
Ambassador of ![]() to ![]() |
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In office 1990–1993 |
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Preceded by | Lindsay Johnstone Watt |
Succeeded by | Christopher Elder |
Permanent Representative of ![]() to ![]() |
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In office 1996–2001 |
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Preceded by | Colin Keating |
Succeeded by | Don MacKay |
Personal details | |
Born | 24 July 1939 Wellington |
Spouse(s) | Dale Croucher, d. of Donald and Rachael Croucher, 1964: separated |
Children | one son, two daughters |
Mother | Eileen (née Nicholls) |
Father | Guy Powles |
Education | Wanganui Collegiate School |
Alma mater | 1962. Master of Laws, Vict Univ. |
Michael John Powles is a retired diplomat of New Zealand. He served as Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 1996 to 2001 and as President of UNICEF in 1998.