Following Beat Retreat, Dame Cindy joined the Waitangi National Trust for their Commemoration Dinner. The Waitangi National Trust act as guardians of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and Her Excellency was pleased to acknowledge the trust and staff for their outstanding work and service in support of this special place for all New Zealanders.
Dame Cindy reflected in her speech on the importance of the Treaty Grounds for continuing to inform our understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi: 'As Governor-General, it is my hope that we can always keep hold of the essential goodness and unity at the heart of the Treaty – urging us to be generous and courageous in our words and actions, as we continue to build our future together.'
You can find more images in the Waitangi National Trust Commemoration Dinner 2024 image gallery.