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

19 Nov 2018
State Welcome for President Sebastian Pinera of Chile
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17 Nov 2018
Order of New Zealand Dinner 2018
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15 Nov 2018
Rhodes Scholar reception 2018
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15 Nov 2018
At Government House
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12 Nov 2018
Armistice Day Commemorations - Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
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8 Nov 2018
New Zealand Memorial, London
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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.