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The Governor-General’s formal title has changed with Buckingham Palace announcing new rules for the use of the title, “The Right Honourable” in New Zealand.

Henceforth, the Governor-General’s formal title is: His Excellency, The Right Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand.

The Queen has given approval for those appointed to the offices of Governor-General, Prime Minister, Speaker and Chief Justice to be granted the title "The Right Honourable" for life.

The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand have, over their term in office, emphasised the important role that volunteers play in New Zealand society.

The generosity and dedication of the thousands of New Zealanders who volunteer their time, energy and skills to assist sporting, cultural and charitable organisations, not only helps build strong and sustainable communities, but also makes a significant economic contribution to our country and what can be called its civic strength.

Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni.

It is with great pleasure that I again send my congratulations to the New Zealand Football team competing in South Africa for their achievements in the FIFA 2010 World Cup.

Against all the odds, the All Whites, managed to hold some of the best teams in the world—Slovakia, Italy and Paraguay—to three consecutive draws and remain unbeaten. 

Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni.

Not once, but twice!  It is with great pleasure that I again send my congratulations to the New Zealand Football team competing in South Africa for their ongoing achievements in the FIFA 2010 World Cup.

The draw against Slovakia that saw New Zealand gain its first ever World Cup point was an excellent outcome for the All Whites.  For the team to then hold Italy to a one-all draw has rightly drawn national and international praise for the New Zealand team.

Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni.

It is with great pleasure that I send my congratulations to the New Zealand Football team competing in South Africa for their achievement in their first game of the FIFA 2010 World Cup.

The game in Rustenburg saw the All Whites win their first ever point in a World Cup competition, when they achieved a draw against a far more highly ranked team from Slovakia.

During the month of March, Lady Susan Satyanand, the wife of Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, Governor-General of New Zealand, hosted student leaders from local Hutt City colleges and also He Huarahi Tamariki students at Government House Vogel.

The student leaders from local colleges were given the opportunity to meet and spend time with Lady Susan Satyanand and see inside Government House Vogel. It was also an opportunity for the students to develop a network of leaders from other colleges in the Hutt City region.

The dramatic transformation of Government House Wellington from a stately vice-regal residence to a major construction site can be seen from new aerial photographs of the 12ha property.

Today’s societies are constantly seeking ways to improve the

Speech by HRH Prince William at the opening of the Supreme Court building, Wellington.

Chief Justice, Prime Minister, thank you both for your warm welcome.

I have incredibly fond memories of my last visit to New Zealand, and I am so delighted to be back again. 

His Royal Highness Prince William, as part of his three day visit to New Zealand, this evening attended a hangi dinner hosted by the Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand at Government House Auckland.

The dinner included guests such as iconic Kiwi musicians Dave Dobbyn and Che Fu who provided entertainment during the course of the evening. Olympic medallist Mahe Drysdale and Paralympics medallist Cameron Leslie were among the guests attending.