This morning, in the Grand Hall of Parliament, Dame Cindy had the great pleasure of hosting renowned primatologist and environmental activist Dr Jane Goodall, who is visiting New Zealand on her Reasons for Hope Tour.
During the event, Jane shared her reasons for hope in conversation with Ms Nicola Toki, the CEO of Forest & Bird. She also discussed her ongoing research interests, as well as her work as a UN Messenger of Peace and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots – a youth conservation education programme which reaches millions of young people in more than 60 countries around the world.
In her speech, Dame Cindy acknowledged Dr Jane's remarkable contributions over the past six decades: 'Such a long and distinguished career not only reflects your steely determination, legendary work ethic, and uncanny powers of observation – but also an abiding sense of joy and wonder in the world around you, as well as a generosity of spirit, which, for so many years, has compelled you to share that joy and wonder with others.'
You can read Dame Cindy's full speech in Her Excellency's speech during Dr Jane Goodall's Reasons for Hope Tour and find more images from the event via the image gallery for the event.