New Zealand's High Commissioner to the UK, Phil Goff, lost his job after making comments about US President Donald Trump at a Chatham House event. His reference to a Winston Churchill speech led to dismissal.

Mr Peters was aghast at Mr Goff’s remarks and acted swiftly to remove him from the post of High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. He followed up his decision with a directive to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary and Chief Executive Bede Corry to hasten the transition process and ensure Mr Goff’s return.