"The carnival's over". Those were the words of Foreign Minister Winston Peters who appeared to be celebrating Trevor Mallard's early exit as ambassador to Ireland. Mallard is being replaced by Angela Hassan-Sharp. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Lisa Owen.

"The carnival's over". Those were the words of Foreign Minister Winston Peters who appeared to be celebrating Trevor Mallard's early exit as ambassador to Ireland. Mallard is being replaced by Angela Hassan-Sharp. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Lisa Owen.

"The carnival's over".&nbsp;Those were the words of Foreign Minister Winston Peters who appeared to be celebrating Trevor Mallard's early exit as ambassador to Ireland.&nbsp;Mallard is being replaced by Angela Hassan-Sharp. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Lisa Owen.

Winston Peters celebrates Mallard's early exit as Irish ambassador

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