Blog posts in category Feature.
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.
To conclude what has been a wonderful week of investitures in Auckland, seven more outstanding New Zealanders were recognised in this afternoon’s ceremony.
Renowned Māori educator Mr Joe Harawira received his King’s Service Order at this morning’s investiture ceremony.
At this afternoon’s investiture ceremony, seven more remarkable New Zealanders were honoured for their service across a range of fields.
Professor Charl de Villiers received his CNZM this morning at Government House Auckland, for his considerable service to accountancy.
Six more inspiring New Zealanders received their Royal Honours insignia at an investiture ceremony this afternoon in Auckland.
Investiture ceremonies continued at Government House Auckland this morning, with eight recipients being presented with their Royal Honours insignia.
Investiture ceremonies continued this afternoon with eight further recipients receiving their Royal Honours insignia at Government House Auckland.
On this bright autumn morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy was delighted to receive the credentials of five new diplomatic Heads of Mission to New Zealand: HE Mr Mongkol Visitstump, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand; HE Ms Muanpuii Sai
This morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy was pleased to receive a call from Mr Seah Kian Peng, Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore.
