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Government House has begun offering a personalised subscription to some new content published on its website. By using this service, notices about some new content are sent to subscribers as soon as it is published online. The service works by using RSS (Really Simple Syndication) software obtainable on the Internet. The single Government House RSS feed notifies subscribers when new speeches, press releases or features have been added to the site. Once you've installed a recommended RSS reader or method, subscribe using the instructions provided.
RSS readers and aggregators
All that is required is a supported RSS reader or a web browser that supports RSS or includes an RSS plugin. The particular reader you download will depend on your computer’s operating system and your own preferences. More information: RSS and RSS readers and aggregators.
Examples include:
Desktop:
NewzCrawler (Windows)
FeedDemon
NetNewsWire
Browsers:
Safari (Mac OSX)
Mozilla Firefox (live bookmarks or plugin RSS reader)
Explorer 7
Web:
Bloglines
Live Journal
My Yahoo!
Media resources
Government House has been the home and office of New Zealand's Governor-General for more than a century. Learn more about this iconic building and its role in New Zealand's history, government and constitution. Find out more.
Features
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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
Details and photos are available here. -
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
