Merv Norrish | |
|---|---|
 Norrish in 2011 | |
| 4th Secretary of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office May 1980 – 1 December 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Corner |
| Succeeded by | Graham Ansell |
| 7th New Zealand Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office 7 April 1978 – 29 August 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd White |
| Succeeded by | Frank Gill |
| High Commissioner from New Zealand to the United Kingdom Acting | |
| In office August 1972 – 15 March 1973 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Denis Blundell |
| Succeeded by | Terry McCombs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 October 1926 Ashburton, New Zealand |
| Died | 21 May 2021 (aged 94) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Spouse | Francoise Honoré |
| Alma mater | Canterbury University College |
| Profession | Diplomat |
Merwyn Norrish CNZM (28 October 1926 – 21 May 2021) was a New Zealand diplomat who served as New Zealand's ambassador to the European Community, acting high commissioner to London, ambassador to the United States, and secretary of Foreign Affairs.