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{{short description|New Zealand police officer and diplomat}}
{{short description|New Zealand police officer and diplomat(born 1954)}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| honorific-prefix =[[Excellency|His Excellency]]
| name = Ross Ardern
| name = Ross Ardern
| honorific-suffix =
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| image =RossArdern.png
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| caption = Ardern in 2014
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| office = [[Administrator of Tokelau]]
| office = [[Administrator of Tokelau]]
| term_start = May 2018
| term_start = May 2018
| term_end =
| term_end =June 2022{{fact|date=January 2023}}
| 1blankname = [[Head of Government of Tokelau|Ulu-o-Tokelau]]
| 1namedata = [[Afega Gaualofa]]<br/>[[Kerisiano Kalolo]]
| predecessor = [[Jonathan Kings]]
| predecessor = [[Jonathan Kings]]
| successor =
| successor =[[Don Higgins]]
| office2 = High Commissioner of New Zealand to Niue
| office2 = High Commissioner of New Zealand to Niue
| primeminister2 = [[John Key]]<br>[[Bill English]]<br>[[Jacinda Ardern]]
| term_start2 = 2014
| term_start2 =February2014
| term_end2 = 2018
| term_end2 = 2018
| predecessor2 = [[Mark Blumsky]]
| predecessor2 = [[Mark Blumsky]]
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| death_place =
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| spouse =
| spouse =Laurell Ardern
| party =
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| relatives =
| relatives =
| children = 2, including [[Jacinda Ardern]]
| children = 2, including [[Jacinda Ardern|Jacinda]]
| residence =
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| alma_mater = Royal NZ Police College
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'''David Ross Ardern''' is a New Zealand diplomat and former police officer. Heis currentlythe [[Administrator of Tokelau|Administrator]] of [[Tokelau]], having previously served as the [[High Commissioner (Commonwealth)|High Commissioner]] of New Zealand to [[Niue]] from 2014 to 2018, and as Niue's police commissioner from 2005 to 2009.
'''David Ross Ardern'''(born 28 February 1954)is a New Zealand diplomat and former police officer. Hewasthe [[Administrator of Tokelau|Administrator]] of [[Tokelau]]from 2018 to 2022,having previously served as the [[High Commissioner (Commonwealth)|High Commissioner]] of New Zealand to [[Niue]] from 2014 to 2018, and as Niue's police commissioner from 2005 to 2009.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Ardern joined the [[New Zealand Police]] in 1974, initially training at the [[Royal New Zealand Police College]] at [[Trentham, New Zealand|Trentham]].<ref name= "WT" /><ref name= "NZP" >{{cite web |url=http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/appointment-high-commissioner-niue-great-honour-police |title=Appointment of High Commissioner to Niue a great honour for police |date= 16 October 2013 |publisher=New Zealand Police |accessdate=23 March 2014}}</ref> In his 40-year police career he spent about 20 years in the [[Criminal Investigation Branch]] and five years as Matamata–Piako area sub-commander.<ref name= "WT" /><ref>{{cite news | title= Pacific position for district's top cop | date=1 June 2005 | work=Piako Post | first=Warwick | last=Rasmussen}}</ref>
Ardern joined the [[New Zealand Police]] in 1974, initially training at the [[Royal New Zealand Police College]] at [[Trentham, New Zealand|Trentham]],and was one of the police officers who carried out the [[Dawn Raids (New Zealand)|Dawn Raids on Pacific Island families]] in the 1970s.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/prime-minister-jacinda-arderns-policeman-father-carried-out-dawn-raids-as-junior-officer/2VQOHS3CKVQAWV43D5E3LNXWVU/ |title=Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's policeman father carried out Dawn Raids as junior officer |date= 3 August 2021 |publisher=nzherald.co.nz |access-date=3 August 2021}}</ref><ref name= "WT" /><ref name= "NZP" >{{cite web |url=http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/appointment-high-commissioner-niue-great-honour-police |title=Appointment of High Commissioner to Niue a great honour for police |date= 16 October 2013 |publisher=New Zealand Police |access-date=23 March 2014}}</ref> In his 40-year police career he spent about 20 years in the [[Criminal Investigation Branch]] and five years as Matamata–Piako area sub-commander.<ref name= "WT" /><ref>{{cite news | title= Pacific position for district's top cop | date=1 June 2005 | work=Piako Post | first=Warwick | last=Rasmussen}}</ref>


In 2002 Ardern received a Commissioner's Commendation for his work in the line of duty while investigating a robbery, kidnapping and sexual assault case in 1999.<ref>{{cite news | title=Police honoured for their work | date=21 June 2002 | work=Waikato Times | page=19}}</ref> He successfully negotiated for three hours with a man armed with a [[machete]].<ref name= "NZP" />
In 2002 Ardern received a Commissioner's Commendation for his work in the line of duty while investigating a robbery, kidnapping and sexual assault case in 1999.<ref>{{cite news | title=Police honoured for their work | date=21 June 2002 | work=Waikato Times | page=19}}</ref> He successfully negotiated for three hours with a man armed with a [[machete]].<ref name= "NZP" />
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Ardern served as New Zealand Police liaison officer for the South Pacific, based in Samoa, from 2009 to 2013.<ref name= "WT" /><ref name= "NZP" />
Ardern served as New Zealand Police liaison officer for the South Pacific, based in Samoa, from 2009 to 2013.<ref name= "WT" /><ref name= "NZP" />


In October 2013, Ardern was named by Minister of Foreign Affairs [[Murray McCully]] as the next High Commissioner of New Zealand to Niue.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.nznewsuk.co.uk/news/?id=45125&story=McCully-announces-High-Commissioner-to-Niue | title= McCully announces High Commissioner to Niue | date=15 October 2013 | work=New Zealand News UK |accessdate=2 August 2014 }}</ref> He took up the post in February 2014.<ref name= "WT" >{{cite news | title=Ardern heads back to Niue as a diplomat | date=20 November 2013 | work=Waikato Times |page=6}}</ref>
In October 2013, Ardern was named by Minister of Foreign Affairs [[Murray McCully]] as the next High Commissioner of New Zealand to Niue.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.nznewsuk.co.uk/news/?id=45125&story=McCully-announces-High-Commissioner-to-Niue | title= McCully announces High Commissioner to Niue | date=15 October 2013 | work=New Zealand News UK |access-date=2 August 2014 }}</ref> He took up the post in February 2014.<ref name= "WT" >{{cite news | title=Ardern heads back to Niue as a diplomat | date=20 November 2013 | work=Waikato Times |page=6}}</ref>


On 15 December 2017, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, [[Winston Peters]], announced that Ardern would be the next [[Administrator of Tokelau|Administrator]] of [[Tokelau]], from early 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/administrator-tokelau-announced |title= Administrator of Tokelau announced |publisher= Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade |date=15 December 2017}}</ref>
On 15 December 2017, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, [[Winston Peters]], announced that Ardern would be the next [[Administrator of Tokelau|Administrator]] of [[Tokelau]], from early 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/administrator-tokelau-announced |title= Administrator of Tokelau announced |publisher= Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade |date=15 December 2017}}</ref>


Ardern is the father of the [[New Zealand Prime Minister]], [[Jacinda Ardern]].<ref>
Ardern is the father of theformer[[New Zealand Prime Minister]], [[Jacinda Ardern]].<ref>
{{cite news | url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/713812/Youngest-MP-keen-to-get-down-to-work | title=Youngest MP keen to get down to work | date=11 November 2008 | work=Waikato Times |accessdate=23 March 2014 }}</ref> He is a practising member of [[TheChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. His twin brother, Ian, is a [[general authority]] of the[[LDS Church]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/leader/ian-s-ardern?lang=eng |title=Elder Ian S. Ardern|date=|work=LDS Church |accessdate=25 April 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ardern |first1=Ian S. |title=Friends & Whānau - new-era |url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2017/06/friends-and-whanau?lang=eng |publisher=LDS Church |accessdate=21 June 2018}}</ref>
{{cite news | url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/713812/Youngest-MP-keen-to-get-down-to-work | title=Youngest MP keen to get down to work | date=11 November 2008 | work=Waikato Times |access-date=23 March 2014 }}</ref> He is a practising member of [[theChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]](LDS Church).His twin brother, Ian, is a [[general authority]] of the LDS Church.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/leader/ian-s-ardern?lang=eng |title=Elder Ian S. Ardern |work=LDS Church |access-date=25 April 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ardern |first1=Ian S. |title=Friends & Whānau - new-era |url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2017/06/friends-and-whanau?lang=eng |publisher=LDS Church |access-date=21 June 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 04:53, 3 July 2024

Ross Ardern
Administrator of Tokelau
In office
May 2018 – June 2022[citation needed]
Ulu-o-TokelauAfega Gaualofa
Kerisiano Kalolo
Preceded byJonathan Kings
Succeeded byDon Higgins
High Commissioner of New Zealand to Niue
In office
February 2014 – 2018
Prime MinisterJohn Key
Bill English
Jacinda Ardern
Preceded byMark Blumsky
Succeeded byKirk Yates
Personal details
Born
David Ross Ardern

(1954-02-28)28 February 1954(age 70)[citation needed]
Te Aroha,New Zealand
SpouseLaurell Ardern
Children2, includingJacinda
Alma materRoyal NZ Police College

David Ross Ardern(born 28 February 1954) is a New Zealand diplomat and former police officer. He was theAdministratorofTokelaufrom 2018 to 2022, having previously served as theHigh Commissionerof New Zealand toNiuefrom 2014 to 2018, and as Niue's police commissioner from 2005 to 2009.

Biography

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Ardern joined theNew Zealand Policein 1974, initially training at theRoyal New Zealand Police CollegeatTrentham,and was one of the police officers who carried out theDawn Raids on Pacific Island familiesin the 1970s.[1][2][3]In his 40-year police career he spent about 20 years in theCriminal Investigation Branchand five years as Matamata–Piako area sub-commander.[2][4]

In 2002 Ardern received a Commissioner's Commendation for his work in the line of duty while investigating a robbery, kidnapping and sexual assault case in 1999.[5]He successfully negotiated for three hours with a man armed with amachete.[3]

Ardern was appointed Commissioner of Police for the Pacific island of Niue in 2005 for a two-year term, which was extended to four years.[2][6]During this time he was chair of the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police for one year.[3]He also served as Niue's director of prisons and director of immigration.[7]

Ardern served as New Zealand Police liaison officer for the South Pacific, based in Samoa, from 2009 to 2013.[2][3]

In October 2013, Ardern was named by Minister of Foreign AffairsMurray McCullyas the next High Commissioner of New Zealand to Niue.[8]He took up the post in February 2014.[2]

On 15 December 2017, the Minister of Foreign Affairs,Winston Peters,announced that Ardern would be the nextAdministratorofTokelau,from early 2018.[9]

Ardern is the father of the formerNew Zealand Prime Minister,Jacinda Ardern.[10]He is a practising member ofthe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints(LDS Church). His twin brother, Ian, is ageneral authorityof the LDS Church.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^"Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's policeman father carried out Dawn Raids as junior officer".nzherald.co.nz. 3 August 2021.Retrieved3 August2021.
  2. ^abcde"Ardern heads back to Niue as a diplomat".Waikato Times.20 November 2013. p. 6.
  3. ^abcd"Appointment of High Commissioner to Niue a great honour for police".New Zealand Police. 16 October 2013.Retrieved23 March2014.
  4. ^Rasmussen, Warwick (1 June 2005). "Pacific position for district's top cop".Piako Post.
  5. ^"Police honoured for their work".Waikato Times.21 June 2002. p. 19.
  6. ^Rasmussen, Warwick (17 June 2005). "Ardern gets the farewell he deserves".Piako Post.
  7. ^Tiffany, Martin (5 June 2007). "Pacific island police work a little different".Waikato Times.p. 4.
  8. ^"McCully announces High Commissioner to Niue".New Zealand News UK.15 October 2013.Retrieved2 August2014.
  9. ^"Administrator of Tokelau announced".Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 15 December 2017.
  10. ^ "Youngest MP keen to get down to work".Waikato Times.11 November 2008.Retrieved23 March2014.
  11. ^"Elder Ian S. Ardern".LDS Church.Retrieved25 April2018.
  12. ^Ardern, Ian S."Friends & Whānau - new-era".LDS Church.Retrieved21 June2018.
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