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MySpaceThe Governor-General looks back on the 60 years since the coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II:
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Coronation Diamond Jubilee -
AIDS Candlelight MemorialMessage to mark the 30th AIDS Candelight Memorial - 19 May 2013
Nga mihi ki a koutou.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Aids Candlelight Memorial. When the first Memorial was held in San Francisco in 1983, few would have predicted that 30 years later we would look back on the suffering caused by a global epidemic that has claimed more than 30 million lives.
The theme of this year’s Candlelight Memorial – in solidarity – underscores the toll the epidemic has taken, and the need to redouble efforts to fight its spread.
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South Canterbury and North Otago Regional VisitThe Governor-General of New Zealand, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae, undertook a four-day visit to South Canterbury and North Otago in February 2013. Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine were warmly welcomed to the region and enjoyed engaging with New Zealanders from all walks of life at a variety of events.
View the South Canterbury and North Otago Regional Visit Image Gallery
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Waitangi Day - 2013The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae, attended and hosted functions in the Bay of Islands and Auckland to mark Waitangi Day 2013.
On Sunday 3 February, Sir Jerry and Lady Janine attended luncheon in at the Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell for New Zealand Royal Honours recipients from the Far North. [Images]
On Monday 4 February, Sir Jerry and Lady Janine were welcomed on to Te Tii Marae. [Images]
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New Year Message 2013Kia ora. Nga mihi o te tau hou. New Year greetings to you all.
Marking anniversaries like the New Year is central to understanding our place in the world, and the events that have shaped our lives. Anniversaries can be times to celebrate past glories and successes, or to reflect on the meaning of tragedies and losses.
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New Year Honours 2013Nine New Zealanders have been made Knights or Dames Companion in the 2013 New Year Honours list announced today. The list recognises the achievements and contributions of 191 people.
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Birthday cakeTo see more images, click here
A highlight of the celebration for His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales' birthday was the cake created by the Head Chef at Government House, Simon Peacock.
The birthday cake consisted of 64 smaller cakes which were assembled into a single one metre by one metre cake. As it was a Kiwi-themed birthday party, each individual cake was decorated with one of 16 iconic New Zealand images.
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Diamond Jubilee visitThe Diamond Jubilee Royal Visit to New Zealand by Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, began on November 10.
The Royal couple will visit Auckland, Wellington, Feilding, Palmerston North and Christchurch before heading flying to Britain on November 16.
Photographs from the visit are available here: http://gg.govt.nz/resources/media/image-gallery/612
The full itinerary is here:
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Royal receptionThe Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception for prominent New Zealanders, Australians and Papua New Guineans living in the UK, on 24 October, ahead of their upcoming tour.
The reception at St James' Palace was attended by around 200 guests including: Dame Kiri te Kanawa, Hayley Westenra, Sean Fitzpatrick, Anton Oliver, and world renowned chefs Peter Gordon and Anna Hansen.
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New Zealand's Governor-GeneralGovernment House has published a new booklet about the role of the Governor-General of New Zealand.
New Zealand's Governor-General briefly outlines the history and constitutional responsibilities of the Governor-General, and the international, ceremonial and community leadership activities of the Office.
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Tours of Government House Wellington for the public, schools and community groups are being offered, starting in the New Visitor Centre.
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Coronation Diamond Jubilee
The Governor-General looks back at the Queen's 1953 Coronation -
AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Message from the Governor-General -
South Canterbury and North Otago Regional Visit
20-23 February: An overview -
Waitangi Day - 2013
Governor-General and Lady Janine visit Waitangi and Auckland -
New Year Message 2013
Governor-General issues his 2013 New Year message -
New Year Honours 2013
New Zealanders recognised by The Queen of New Zealand -
Birthday cake
Secrets of Government House birthday cake revealed -
Diamond Jubilee visit
Royal couple to visit Auckland, Wellington, Manawatu and Christchurch -
Royal reception
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall prepare for trip to downunder -
New Zealand's Governor-General
Government House publishes new booklet -
2012 London Olympic Games
The Governor-General supports the NZ Olympic Team in London -
Diamond Jubilee message
The Governor-General's Diamond Jubilee message -
Open to view - credentials ceremonies
Watch the video of a credentials ceremony at Government House -
Western Bay of Plenty regional visit
The Governor-General makes his first official visit. -
Open Days
Government House opens its doors to mark the Diamond Jubilee -
Christchurch and Canterbury Earthquake Anniversary
The Governor-General's Programme -
Waitangi Celebrations 2012
The Governor-General's first Waitangi Day Programme -
Governor-General's New Year Message
Sir Jerry Mateparae issues his 1st New Year message - watch the video -
State Opening of Parliament
Governor-General announces the Government's plans -
Speaker-elect confirmation ceremony
Dr Smith confirmed as Speaker of the House -
Appointment of the new Government
The Governor-General appoints the new Government -
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Emblem
New emblem to mark the Diamond Jubilee -
Rugby World Cup
Message from the Queen of New Zealand on the All Blacks' victory -
State Swearing-in of Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae
A Government House short film -
Royal NZ Navy 70th Anniversary
The Governor-General hosted and attended associated events -
New Zealand Gallantry Awards
Government House has today issued a special honours list -
One year on from the 4 September 2010 Canterbury earthquake
Governor-General issues a message -
Swearing in ceremony
Sir Jerry Mateparae to become NZ's 20th Governor-General -
Sir Paul Reeves
New Zealand's first Governor-General of Maori descent dies -
Visit by King George Tupou V of Tonga
The Governor-General hosted a State Welcome for the King of Tonga -
Māori King visits Government House
The King plants a tree to mark the visit -
Matariki
The Governor-General's 2011 Matariki Message -
The Royal Wedding
Sir Anand and Lady Susan attended the Royal Wedding on 29 April -
ANZAC Day message
The Governor-General's message for ANZAC Day commemorations -
The National Christchurch Memorial Service
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Christchurch Earthquake
Governor-General offers the support of all New Zealanders -
Canterbury earthquake
World leaders send messages of support to New Zealand -
Waitangi Day 2011
Sir Anand Satyanand's last Waitangi Day as Governor-General -
New Year Message
Governor-General issues his message for 2011 -
Pike River Mine Tragedy
World leaders send messages of support to New Zealand -
Governor-General visits Canterbury
A visit to support and encourage those affected by the earthquake -
New Year Message
Governor-General issues his message for 2010 -
Governor-General's 2009 New Year Message
New Zealanders urged to volunteer
