| 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 |
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Ambassador of to |
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In office 1982–1986 |
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| Preceded by | Richard Nottage |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Noel Parkinson |
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Ambassador of to |
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In office 1990–1993 |
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| Preceded by | Lindsay Johnstone Watt |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Elder |
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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.