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High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in Wellington

About the High Commission

Discover the role of High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in Wellington and its staff.

Last updated 8 January 2026
Singapore High Commission building exterior with national and ASEAN flags flying above.

Singapore established diplomatic relations with New Zealand in 1965. Singapore's first High Commissioner to New Zealand was Mr Ken M Byrne.

Key staff members

Mr William Tan
High Commissioner

Mr Darryl Lau 
Deputy High Commissioner

Colonel Chan Hooi Kiat Ethan
Defence Adviser

Mr Theron Muk
First Secretary (Admin & Consular)

Mr Sean Yap
Attaché (Admin & Technical)

Ms Stephanie Teo
Executive Officer

Mr Yeo Jin Wei
Personal Assistant to Defence Adviser