On 27 July 2016, The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a reception for companies, tradespeople, medical personnel, and public servants who provide services to Their Excellencies or to Government House.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae visited Massey University's College of Creative Arts to announce Matairangi Mahi Toi, a new Artist in Residence programme at Government House. He also unveiled Pakau Taua, the work created by the inaugural Artist in residence, Ross Hemera.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a concert and reception in support of the Dame Malvina Major Foundation and Wellington Friends of the Opera at Government House in Wellington
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a dinner in honour of the Executive and Operational Command of the New Zealand Police.
Speech given by the Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae at a State Dinner for the President of India, HE Pranab Mukherjee at Government House in Auckland
On 29 April 2016, the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae hosted a reception at Government House Auckland for New Zealand athletes and support staff.
Speech given at the ceremony presenting the The Governor-General's ANZAC of the Year Award 2016 in association with the RSA to Barbara Cunningham of Mataura.