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George Laking (George Robert Laking) was born on 15 October, 1912 in Auckland, New Zealand, is a New Zealand diplomat (1912–2008). Discover George Laking's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 96 years old?

Popular As George Robert Laking
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Age 96 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 15 October 1912
Birthday 15 October
Birthplace Auckland, New Zealand
Date of death 2008
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Nationality New Zealand

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1912

Sir George Robert Laking (15 October 1912 – 10 January 2008) was a New Zealand diplomat who served as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador to the United States, Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Chief Ombudsman.

Laking was born in Auckland, and educated at Auckland Grammar School, before completing his LLB at Victoria University College.

1929

He started working in the New Zealand Customs Department in 1929, before moving to the Prime Minister's Department in the fledgling Foreign Ministry.

1940

In 1940, Laking became head of the Organisation for National Security, managing the War Cabinet Secretariat, a post he held until 1948.

1949

In 1949, Laking was appointed Minister to the New Zealand Embassy in Washington, serving as deputy to Ambassador Carl Berendsen, for seven years.

During this time, Laking was frequently the main point of contact between New Zealand and the US administration, owing to Berendsen's substantial involvement in the establishment of the United Nations as Permanent Representative to that organisation.

1956

Laking returned to Wellington in 1956, following the death of deputy secretary Foss Shanahan, to act as Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs under Alister McIntosh.

1958

Laking was Acting High Commissioner to London from 1958 to 1961.

1961

Laking was based in Washington as Ambassador to the United States from 1961 to 1967.

This was considered to be the most important of New Zealand's foreign postings, due to the prominence of the United States, and the shift of allegiance away from the United Kingdom towards the US.

During this time, the key themes were the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, and under President Lyndon B. Johnson, the tumultuous years of escalation of US involvement in Vietnam.

Laking supported New Zealand involvement in Vietnam, and was under pressure from the US Government for New Zealand to send combat troops to the conflict.

McIntosh was less supportive of the idea, but Defence Chiefs in Wellington, with the notable exception of Defence Secretary Jack Hunn, and politicians unwilling to offend US interests, supported the move.

1967

In 1967, Laking returned to Wellington where he succeeded McIntosh in the posts of Secretary of Foreign Affairs and as head of the Prime Minister's Department.

1969

He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in the 1969 New Year Honours.

1971

He held these positions his retirement in 1971.

1975

Laking was appointed an Ombudsman in 1975, working under Sir Guy Powles.

1977

In 1977, Laking succeeded Powles as Chief Ombudsman, holding that post until 1984.

1985

He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in the 1985 Queen's Birthday Honours.

Laking chaired the government commission which recommended changes in the alcohol licensing laws.

1989

These resulted in the 1989 Sale of Liquor Act.