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31 January 2012Events in Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Paihia, Waitangi, Porirua and Wellington to be attended
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7 January 2012Message from the Governor-General
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20 December 2011Her Excellency unable to attend State Opening
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19 December 2011The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, will host a ceremony to confirm the House of Representatives’ choice of Speaker at Government House tomorrow at 2pm (Tuesday 20 December 2011).
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15 December 2011The Governor-General has welcomed the announcement of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall’s visit to New Zealand next year, as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
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12 December 2011Governor-General to reappoint Prime Minister
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8 December 2011New Zealand members of the Order of the British Empire invited to London church service
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5 December 2011Gallantry to be recognised at Government House
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2 November 2011Credentials ceremony on 3 November 2011
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25 October 2011Governor-General undertakes first visit to Saudi Arabia
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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 -
Government House Open Days
Open Day details can be found here -
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
