Kevin Covert

As the month of Ramadan begins, let us use this time to remind ourselves of the common values of peace, harmony, and empathy—values that we all hold dear. I wish the 1.8 billion Muslims around the world a joyful #RamadanKareem

Ukraine is defending its sovereignty, freedom, democracy, culture, and nation. We must stand with Ukraine now more than ever. And we will.

It was always such an honor and privilege to speak with @jacindaardern. She taught me the meaning of mana and led with kindness and empathy. Good luck with your next adventure, Prime Minister!

The U.S. is taking action to sanction those involved in repressing women and girls in Afghanistan. We continue to press the Taliban and others to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms—including the right to education—of all Afghans, including women and girls.

Inspiring to speak w/bright Afghan girls pursuing their education as refugees in Pakistan. Such energy & focus! Grateful to Pakistan for hosting Afghan refugees for 40+ years & to UNHCR for providing educational opportunities that too few girls in Afghanistan can safely access.

@MiraWoldberg @ArdvanderVorst You're such a wonderful Ambassador, Mira, and have touched so many lives here in Aotearoa. Thank you for your kindness and friendship, and best wishes for the future!

4 yrs in Aotearoa #NewZealand. What a journey it has been. Together with a great Embassy team & all the wonderful and inspiring people I’ve met. #Wellington says goodbye with ☀️. Time to hand over the baton; all the best @ArdvanderVorst in this amazing country! Mā te wā 🇳🇿!

I know they’re loud and screechy and strip the bark off trees, but the kākā 🦜are my favorite ❤️ #Zealandia

Making the most of our last week in Welly with a lovely stroll along Bell’s track to #MtKaukau ❤️

Among the many things I’ll miss about Wellington 😉

We. Are. Going. NASA has set a NET launch date for SLS on Artemis I of August 29, 2022. 📸 for @NASASpaceflight

This was even more amazing than I expected. And flying to the stratosphere in a NASA plane to an altitude above the water vapor level of the atmosphere in order to study the life cycle of stars in a galaxy 1,000 light-years from Earth sounded pretty amazing. #stratonauts

Farewell Ōtautahi Christchurch. Thanks for the memories and friendship. Ka kite anō. ❤️

Managed to doorstop #PIF2022 secgen Henry Puna and get his thoughts on Kamala Harris' speech & commitments to the region: "Very refreshing, and also very reassuring that the Americans are now fully committed to reengaging with the Pacific in a meaningful and substantive way."

Woo-hoo! Let's Go O's!

Mōrena Pōneke!🌅

@MukteshPardeshi @IndiainNZ @IndianDiplomacy @BhavDhillonnz All the best to you and Rakhi, dear friends. And congratulations on an amazing tour. You made a difference in so many lives in New Zealand. 🙏

Farewell New Zealand! I conclude my tenure as High Commissioner of India @IndiainNZ today. Departing for Delhi tomorrow to take up a role to lead operations of India’s G-20 Sectt. Many thanks for your friendship and support. 🙏 #IndiaNewZealand @IndianDiplomacy @BhavDhillonnz

Great to meet @SecBlinken! I missed him on his historic Fiji visit, so we had a lot to catch up on –– I think the same can be said for the USA and Fiji. Now that we are on the same page on climate action, the potential of our Pacific partnership is limitless!

I am deeply saddened by the tragic assassination of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, who was a great friend of the United States and whose leadership took the U.S.-Japan alliance to new heights. We share our deepest condolences with his family and the people of Japan.

@LauraClarkeUK @UKinNZ @FCDOGovUK You've been a fantastic representative of HMG and an absolute star in the diplomatic community. Thanks for being a good friend and mentor. All the best with the new adventure!

This is my last day @UKinNZ and also my last in the diplomatic service @FCDOGovUK. It’s been a privilege to represent the 🇬🇧 - and to work with such talented and committed colleagues around the world 🌎. Time though for a new chapter (on which more soon).

@wellyrunner @LesyaCovert What a lovely note. Thank you so much, e hoa. Lesya and I hope and pray that we'll be back someday. Take care.

@CovertKT @LesyaCovert Haere rā Kevin. You have been an outstanding representative for the land of the free. You are a consummate professional and your ease with te reo had impressed me every time.

As ⁦@LesyaCovert⁩ and I prepare to leave Aotearoa 🇳🇿 and bid farewell to friends and whānau, the wisdom of the famous whakatauki echoes in my head: he tangata he tangata he tangata.