Blog posts in category Feature.
Before bidding the Chathams farewell, Dame Cindy and Doctor Davies found time to go to Ohira Bay on the northwest coast of Rekohu to see a unique geological feature of the island.
The first call today was to Kōpinga Marae, where Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were welcomed by Ricki Hapi and Moriori elders.
Dame Cindy and Dr Davies are in Rēkohu/the Chatham Islands for a two-day visit. This morning's weather was perfect for the powhiri at Whakamaharatanga Marae, hosted by representatives of Ngati Mutunga and Hokotehi Moriori Trust.
Last night at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a festive dinner for the Vice-Chancellors of New Zealand's universities – thanking them for their leadership of our tertiary institutions, and wishing them well for the new acade
Dame Cindy and Dr Davies had the pleasure of hosting His Excellency Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic, and First Lady Madam Eva Pavlová at Government House Wellington today.
To celebrate the recent achievements made by the heart research community, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted representatives and supporters from the Heart Foundation at Government House Auckland.
This afternoon, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted the Aotearoa Circle for their end of year hui, celebrating the achievements they have made this year, and looking forward to the future.
This morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed four new diplomatic Heads of Mission for their credentials ceremony at Government House Wellington.
On Thursday last week, Dame Cindy and other members of the Rhodes Scholarship interview panel were tasked with interviewing seven absolutely outstanding scholars, who progressed through the rigorous selection process for this internationally prestigious
To mark the 50th anniversary of Probus in New Zealand, Dr Davies hosted members from clubs from all around the country for a celebratory high tea at Government House Wellington.
For 120 years, the Wellington City Mission has been dedicated to caring for people in need. This morning Dame Cindy opened WCM’s new home, Whakamaru, which represents a gamechanger in the delivery of housing and social services.
This morning, Dame Cindy welcomed Board Members of the TG Macarthy Trust for their annual meeting and granting strategy review. TG Macarthy was a Wellington businessman who died in 1912, who found success primarily as brewer.
Last week Dame Cindy and Dr Davies travelled to Niue to attend the celebrations to mark 50 years of self-government in free association with New Zealand.
This year has seen a new cohort of Defence Chiefs take up their roles: Air Marshal Tony Davies, Chief of Defence Force, Rear Admiral Mathew Williams, Vice Chief of Defence Force, Rear Admiral Garin Golding, Chief of Navy, Major-General Rose King, Chief
This morning Dr Davies joined the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand to officially open their 2024 conference. Promoting the study or collecting of currency, medals and other similar artefacts, the RNSNZ was established in 1931.
Despite the number of firefighters present at Government House Wellington this morning, there was no sign of alarm, as Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted members of the Newtown and Central Fire Stations for morning tea.
Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were delighted to host a credentials ceremony for four new diplomatic heads of mission at Government House Wellington this morning.
For this year’s final investiture ceremony, Dame Cindy welcomed nine recipients to Government House Auckland. Among them was Dame Theresa Gattung, who was recognised for services to women, governance and philanthropy.
To begin the final week of investitures at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy welcomed eight New Zealand Royal Honours recipients. Former Queenstown mayor, Jim Boult, received a CNZM for services to local government, tourism and the community.
Seven further outstanding New Zealanders were acknowledged this afternoon at Government House Auckland, for their achievements and service to Aotearoa New Zealand.
For this week’s final investiture ceremony, Dame Cindy welcomed eight recipients to Government House Auckland. Former Silver Fern Adine Wilson was recognised for her contributions to netball in New Zealand.
