Auckland Mayor Phil Goff's next role might've become clear with reports linking him to be New Zealand's next High Commissioner to the UK when he finishes his term this year.
NZ Herald is reporting an agreement has been reached to see Goff take over from Bede Corry, who is New Zealand's current High Commissioner.
Goff's appointment has not officially been signed off by Cabinet and may not be until closer to an announcement, NZ Herald reports.
It comes after the current Auckland Mayor announced in February he would retire from politics and would not be seeking re-election this year.
In a statement, Goff said it was time to pass the baton to a new generation of leadership after more than 40 years since he was first elected to office as MP for Roskill in 1981.
"It has been an absolute privilege to serve two terms as the Mayor of Auckland, the city I grew up in and that I love."
Goff's term as Auckland Mayor comes to a close towards the end of 2022 with local body elections taking place in October, so he's not expected to start the new role until next year.
Goff was previously rumoured to become New Zealand's next Ambassador to the USwhen Rosemary Banks leaves but ruled that out when announcing his decision to retire after two terms as Mayor.
