Nau Mai, Haere Mai. Welcome to the website of the Governor-General of New Zealand.
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, is the personal representative of New Zealand's Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II of New Zealand.
On this site, you can find out about the role and functions of the Governor-General, and access information about the restoration of Government House and visiting Government House.
Read a biography of the Governor-General, a diary of future engagements or latest speeches or view photographs of latest activities. View speeches by current and former Governors-General on constitutional issues.
Find out about New Zealand Royal Honours, sending Congratulatory Messages, or inviting and hosting the Governor-General to your event and writing to Their Excellencies.
Find out about the Governor-General's Anzac of the Year Award, presented in partnership with the RSA
Their Excellencies, Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae.
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Tours of Government House Wellington for the public, schools and community groups are being offered, starting in the New Visitor Centre.
Features
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The Governor-General's Anzac of the Year Award
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Bledisloe Garden Reception 2015
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New Year Message
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Christmas Eccles Cakes
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State Banquet for the President of China
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Grilled Turbot Fillet and Cwmglyn Rarebit
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The Governor-General and Government Formation After the Election
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Government House Recipes - Orange and Olive Oil Syrup Cake
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New Year message - 2014
Governor-General's 2014 New Year message -
New Year Honours 2014
Queen honours New Zealand's best -
Nelson Mandela
Governor-General pays tribute to South African leader -
Niue and the Cook Islands
Visits reaffirm special relationships within the Realm of New Zealand -
Badge of the General Fono of Tokelau
Governor-General hosts ceremony at Government House -
Leadership Week
Governor-General leads the Sir Peter Blake Trust Dream Team -
Matariki 2013
Governor-General recognises the contribution of women -
Coronation Diamond Jubilee
The Governor-General looks back at the Queen's 1953 Coronation -
AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Message from the Governor-General -
South Canterbury and North Otago Regional Visit
20-23 February: An overview -
Waitangi Day - 2013
Governor-General and Lady Janine visit Waitangi and Auckland -
New Year Message 2013
Governor-General issues his 2013 New Year message -
New Year Honours 2013
New Zealanders recognised by The Queen of New Zealand -
Birthday cake
Secrets of Government House birthday cake revealed -
Diamond Jubilee visit
Royal couple to visit Auckland, Wellington, Manawatu and Christchurch -
Royal reception
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall prepare for trip to downunder -
New Zealand's Governor-General
Government House publishes new booklet -
2012 London Olympic Games
The Governor-General supports the NZ Olympic Team in London -
Diamond Jubilee message
The Governor-General's Diamond Jubilee message -
Open to view - credentials ceremonies
Watch the video of a credentials ceremony at Government House -
Western Bay of Plenty regional visit
The Governor-General makes his first official visit. -
Open Days 2014
Government House Open Days 2014 -
Christchurch and Canterbury Earthquake Anniversary
The Governor-General's Programme -
Waitangi Celebrations 2012
The Governor-General's first Waitangi Day Programme -
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 -
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
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