Blog posts in category Feature.
This afternoon Dame Cindy welcomed three further new heads of mission to Government House in Wellington, receiving their credentials and marking the start of their mandates: HE Mr Benedikt Höskuldsson, Ambassador of Iceland; HE Mr Edward Pérez Reyes, Am
On yet another wet and windy evening in Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception to acknowledge all those who have been instrumental in keeping our region safe throughout the recent severe weather events.
On Saturday, Dame Cindy joined the Niuean community in Christchurch to mark the 125th anniversary of Niue being part of the realm of New Zealand.
On Saturday afternoon, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended a plaque unveiling at the historic Christchurch Club.
This evening, Dame Cindy hosted the launch of the Te Korowai o Taonui Charitable Trust at Government House Auckland. The Trust is a new initiative which will support young people as they transition from the Rangatahi Court system.
Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the recipients of the Child Cancer Foundation’s Life Membership and Star Awards to Government House Auckland.
Government House Wellington hummed with energy as Her Excellency hosted a diverse group of high school students from the Strengthening Democracy project.
Last weekend, Dame Cindy presented 83 recipients with their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Awards in a very special ceremony at Government House.
Dame Cindy and Dr Davies travelled to Australia last week to meet with the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC.
To conclude a wonderful week of investiture ceremonies, eleven further outstanding New Zealanders received their Royal Honours insignia at Government House on this beautiful Wellington afternoon.
Ms Rachel Taulelei was recognised with a CNZM for her services to business, Māori and governance at this afternoon’s investiture ceremony at Government House.
This morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy received a farewell call from Her Excellency Ms Mazita Marzuki, the High Commissioner of Malaysia to New Zealand.
The Governor-General, Her Excellency Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, travelled to Türkiye to represent the people of New Zealand at this year’s Anzac Day commemorations.
Matariki is a time to gather and remember those we have lost, show gratitude for the present, and look towards the future. To celebrate Matariki this year, Government House Wellington will be hosting a very special themed event on Thursday 9 July 2026.
