'Can you take yourself off mute': Diplomacy in the time of Covid 14 Mar, 2021 01:00 AM 7 minutes to read Apec deputy secretary Andrea Smith, and Vangelis Vitalis, chair of the senior officials meeting, address media at the summit's makeshift headquarters in Wellington. Photo / Supplied Apec deputy secretary Andrea Smith, and Vangelis Vitalis, chair of the senior officials meeting, address media at the summit's makeshift headquarters in Wellington. Photo / Supplied The 28th floor of the Majestic Centre provides spectacular views of the capital from Wellington's tallest building, but until a few weeks ago, visitors would usually find management training courses or an investment fund presentation.