Engagements

Wednesday 8 May

10:00 Their Excellencies host an investiture ceremony, Government House Auckland

14:30 Their Excellencies host an investiture ceremony, Government House Auckland

Thursday 9 May

10:00 Their Excellencies host an investiture ceremony, Government House Auckland

19:00 Their Excellencies host an investiture dinner, Government House Auckland

Saturday 11 May

09:00 Their Excellencies host a Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Gold Award ceremony, Government House Auckland

13:00 His Excellency hosts a Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Gold Award ceremony, Government House Auckland

17:00 His Excellency hosts a Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Gold Award ceremony, Government House Auckland

Sunday 12 May

09:00 His Excellency hosts a Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Gold Award ceremony, Government House Auckland

13:00 Their Excellencies host a Girl Guiding New Zealand and Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Gold Award ceremony, Government House Auckland

17:00 His Excellency hosts an Order of St John and Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Gold Award ceremony, Government House Auckland

Monday 13 May

13:45 His Excellency meets with Christchurch community groups and the Ministry of Awesome, Christchurch

16:45 His Excellency opens St Margaret's College's Chapel-Auditorium and Gymnasium complex, Christchurch

Wednesday 15 May

14:30 Their Excellencies host New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2012 Top Scholar Awards ceremony, Government House Wellington

Thursday 16 May

11:00 Their Excellencies host a credentials ceremony and luncheon, Government House Wellington

Friday 17 May

10:00 His Excellency receives a call from Volunteering New Zealand, Government House Wellington

13:30 His Excellency hosts the Association of Boys' Schools Head Prefects Conference on a visit to Government House Wellington

19:15 His Excellency attends Investec Super Rugby Hurricanes v Chiefs, Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Saturday 18 May

19:00 His Excellency presents the Supreme Award at the New Zealand Sign Language in Action Awards, Intercontinental Hotel, Wellington

Monday 20 May

11:00 His Excellency gives an historical reading at the Battle of Crete wreathlaying ceremony, National War Memorial, Wellington

16:00 His Excellency attends Executive Council, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

Tuesday 21 May

10:00 Their Excellencies host an investiture ceremony, Government House Wellington

14:30 Their Excellencies host an investiture ceremony, Government House Wellington

Wednesday 22 May

10:00 Their Excellencies host an investiture ceremony, Government House Wellington

19:00 Their Excellencies host an investiture dinner, Government House Wellington

Thursday 23 May

10:00 Their Excellencies host an investiture ceremony, Government House Wellington

14:30 Their Excellencies host an investiture ceremony, Government House Wellington

Friday 24 May

10:00 Their Excellencies host an investiture ceremony, Government House Wellington

19:00 Their Excellencies host an investiture dinner, Government House Wellington

Saturday 25 May

09:00 Her Excellency hosts a homoeopaths workshop, Government House Wellington

Monday 26 May

16:00 His Excellency attends Executive Council, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

Wednesday 29 May

10:00 His Excellency hosts a meeting of the Waitangi National Trust Board, Government House Wellington

Thursday 30 May

09:00 His Excellency hosts community forum, Government House Wellington

 

 

With the opening of the Government House Visitor Centre in November 2012, educational tours of Government House Wellington for schools and community groups are now being offered.

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