Rhodes Scholars

The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, with the Rhodes Scholars-elect to study at Oxford University in 2010 (from left): Alice Irving (University of Otago), Thomas Hills (University of Otago), Richard Stebbing (University of Auckland).  Ms Irving will undertake a Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) and an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice and she intends to work as a criminal defence lawyer, then in social policy and legal reform work.  Mr Hills plans to study for an MSc in Integrated Immunology leading to his eventual goal, a DPhil programme.  Once his studies are complete, Thomas plans to return to New Zealand to train as a medical specialist.  Mr Stebbings will pursue a DPhil in Biomedical Engineering at Oxford.  Once his studies are complete he plans to return to this country to continue work in either the academic or industrial sectors. Photo: University of Auckland.

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Diamond Jubilee

Queen Elizabeth II became New Zealand's Queen on 6 February 1952. To mark the Diamond Jubilee of her reign, a special section of the Governor-General's website has been established.

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  • State Opening of Parliament
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  • Speaker-elect confirmation ceremony
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  • Appointment of the new Government
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  • Queen's Diamond Jubilee Emblem
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  • Rugby World Cup
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  • State Swearing-in of Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae
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  • Royal NZ Navy 70th Anniversary
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  • New Zealand Gallantry Awards
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  • One year on from the 4 September 2010 Canterbury earthquake
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  • Swearing in ceremony
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  • Sir Paul Reeves
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  • Visit by King George Tupou V of Tonga
    The Governor-General hosted a State Welcome for the King of Tonga
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  • Māori King visits Government House
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  • Matariki
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  • The Royal Wedding
    Sir Anand and Lady Susan attended the Royal Wedding on 29 April
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  • ANZAC Day message
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  • Government House Open Days
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  • The National Christchurch Memorial Service
    Details and photos are available here.
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  • Christchurch Earthquake
    Governor-General offers the support of all New Zealanders
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  • Canterbury earthquake
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  • Waitangi Day 2011
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  • New Year Message
    Governor-General issues his message for 2011
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  • Pike River Mine Tragedy
    World leaders send messages of support to New Zealand
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  • Governor-General visits Canterbury
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  • New Year Message
    Governor-General issues his message for 2010
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