The Governor-General of New Zealand

Nau Mai, Haere Mai. Welcome.

This website outlines the role and functions of the Governor-General, Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy. It also contains news and events involving the Governor-General, and provides information about visiting Government House.

Latest from the Governor-General

18 Oct 2018
Credentials - Thailand, France and Japan
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17 Oct 2018
Christchurch Investiture
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15 Oct 2018
Katherine Mansfield House and Garden anniversaries
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13 Oct 2018
Queen's Scout Awards
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12 Oct 2018
Auckland Investitures - Friday 12 October
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11 Oct 2018
Auckland investitures - Thursday 11 October PM
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New Zealand Royal Honours and Investitures

The Governor-General, on behalf of the Queen, holds investiture ceremonies for New Zealand Royal Honours.

Information for recipients

Find out more about the honours system

View the latest investiture ceremony videos

Invitations for Dame Patsy

We have a busy couple of months coming up at Government House and regret that we are unable to accept any new invitations for Dame Patsy for the months of September, October and November, 2018.