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Tributes Pour In for Beloved Deputy Secretary Lovett

8/6/2025

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Michael Lovett, a dedicated Deputy Secretary at New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs, has sadly passed away after a courageous fight against cancer. A heartfelt memorial service took place at the department's Wellington office, as Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden felt the National Library was not fitting. Colleagues gathered to honor Lovett's impactful eight-year legacy, reflecting on his invaluable contributions.

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Michael Lovett, a dedicated Deputy Secretary at New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs, has sadly passed away after a courageous fight against cancer. A heartfelt memorial service took place at the department's Wellington office, as Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden felt the National Library was not fitting. Colleagues gathered to honor Lovett's impactful eight-year legacy, reflecting on his invaluable contributions.