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Waitangi 2012
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae were welcomed by the Far North District Council on 3 February 2012. The Far North programme also included visits to the Mount Pokaka Timber Products Sawmill and The Mill Gym.
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae, joined the Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Tony Parr, at Te Tii Marae for a Powhiri.
This is the first Bledisloe Reception hosted by Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae. It is traditionally hosted by the Governor-General on the treaty grounds at Waitangi every year.
The Governor-General is Reviewing Officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy Beat Retreat and Ceremonial Sunset Ceremony, which takes place in front of the flagstaff, adjacent to the Treaty House.
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Queen Elizabeth II became New Zealand's Queen on 6 February 1952. To mark her Diamond Jubilee, a special section of the Governor-General's website has been created.
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Features
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Open to view - credentials ceremoniesWatch the video of a credentials ceremony at Government House
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Western Bay of Plenty regional visitThe Governor-General makes his first official visit.
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Open DaysGovernment House opens its doors to mark the Diamond Jubilee
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Christchurch and Canterbury Earthquake AnniversaryThe Governor-General's Programme
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Waitangi Celebrations 2012The Governor-General's first Waitangi Day Programme
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Governor-General's New Year MessageSir Jerry Mateparae issues his 1st New Year message - watch the video
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State Opening of ParliamentGovernor-General announces the Government's plans
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Speaker-elect confirmation ceremonyDr Smith confirmed as Speaker of the House
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Appointment of the new GovernmentThe Governor-General appoints the new Government
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Queen's Diamond Jubilee EmblemNew emblem to mark the Diamond Jubilee
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Rugby World CupMessage from the Queen of New Zealand on the All Blacks' victory
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State Swearing-in of Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry MateparaeA Government House short film
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Royal NZ Navy 70th AnniversaryThe Governor-General hosted and attended associated events
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New Zealand Gallantry AwardsGovernment House has today issued a special honours list
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One year on from the 4 September 2010 Canterbury earthquakeGovernor-General issues a message
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Swearing in ceremonySir Jerry Mateparae to become NZ's 20th Governor-General
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Sir Paul ReevesNew Zealand's first Governor-General of Maori descent dies
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Visit by King George Tupou V of TongaThe Governor-General hosted a State Welcome for the King of Tonga
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Māori King visits Government HouseThe King plants a tree to mark the visit
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MatarikiThe Governor-General's 2011 Matariki Message
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The Royal WeddingSir Anand and Lady Susan attended the Royal Wedding on 29 April
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ANZAC Day messageThe Governor-General's message for ANZAC Day commemorations
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The National Christchurch Memorial ServiceDetails and photos are available here.
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Christchurch EarthquakeGovernor-General offers the support of all New Zealanders
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Canterbury earthquakeWorld leaders send messages of support to New Zealand
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Waitangi Day 2011Sir Anand Satyanand's last Waitangi Day as Governor-General
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New Year MessageGovernor-General issues his message for 2011
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Pike River Mine TragedyWorld leaders send messages of support to New Zealand
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Governor-General visits CanterburyA visit to support and encourage those affected by the earthquake
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New Year MessageGovernor-General issues his message for 2010
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Governor-General's 2009 New Year MessageNew Zealanders urged to volunteer

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