Open to view - credentials ceremonies

Credentials ceremonies are an important part of the constitutional and ceremonial duties of the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae. 

Credentials are a letter from an Ambassador or High Commissioner’s Head of State appointing them as their diplomatic representative and Heads of Mission designate present their credentials to Sir Jerry Mateparae at ceremonies held at Government House throughout the year.

While the media are invited to attend the outdoor part of the ceremony, credentials ceremonies in New Zealand have never been publicly shown in full. 

Government House, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the New Zealand Defence Force, have now produced a video which gives everyone the opportunity to view credentials ceremonies. 

To find out more and watch the video, click here