The Governor-Generals' Blog archive

This morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited Wellington’s iconic Newtown Festival, with Dame Cindy officially opening the event.

For the past 50 years, youth training ships the Spirit of Adventure, and later the Spirit of New Zealand, have been providing Aotearoa’s rangatahi a unique space to challenge themselves at sea.

Yesterday afternoon Dr Davies welcomed members of the Diplomatic Corps Spouses Association for an afternoon tea at Government House.

As Patron of the Halberg Foundation, Dame Cindy had the pleasure to present the Supreme Award to Dame Lisa Carrington at last night’s ISPS Handa Halberg Awards.

Yesterday, Dame Cindy visited the University of Auckland’s Ngā Ara Whetū/Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society, to award the winner of the Centre’s ‘Reimagine our World' competition.

This morning the Speaker of the House came to Government House to present the Address in Reply to the Governor-General.

This evening Dame Cindy reviewed a hundred-person Royal Guard of Honour at the RNZN Beat Retreat and Sunset Ceremony at Waitangi's Treaty Grounds. Beat Retreat has been a long-standing tradition at the annual commemorations at Waitangi.

This evening Dame Cindy shared korero, waiata and kai with representatives of the National Iwi Chairs Forum at Waitangi's historic Treaty Grounds.

This morning at Government House Auckland, four new diplomatic heads of mission presented their credentials to Dame Cindy.

A VIP (Very Important Pup) was welcomed to Government House this morning – Kiro, the guide dog in training.

Last night at Government House, Dame Cindy hosted a festive reception for Samaritans Wellington.

This afternoon, on a beautiful day in Waiouru, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended the graduation of this year's New Zealand Officer Cadet Commissioning Course.

Today marked the State Opening of Aotearoa New Zealand’s 54th Parliament, which began with a haka pōwhiri and a guard of honour for Dame Cindy and Dr Davies as they arrived on Parliament's forecourt.

Following the Commission Opening of Parliament this morning, Dame Cindy has confirmed the Rt Hon Gerry Brownlee as the 32nd Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Congratulations to the recipients of this year's scholarships from the Sir George Elliot Charitable Trust: John Taylor, Kate Chandulal-Dee and Shana Singh-Anderson.

Tonight, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies celebrated the 25th Anniversary of APEC Voices of the Future, at Government House Wellington.

The Governor-General, the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, will appoint the new Ministry at a ceremony at Government House Wellington this morning at 11am.

Tonight at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted the Royal Society Te Apārangi Wellington Research Honours Aotearoa for 2023.

Continuing the 60th celebrations for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme in New Zealand, this evening Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a reception for the Award, joined by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.

Tonight at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception with HRH the Duke of Edinburgh for supporters of the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Programme in New Zealand.

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is currently visiting New Zealand, as worldwide head of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programmes.

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted Public Service Commissioners from across the Pacific, who are in Aotearoa New Zealand to attend The Fono 2023.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the National Commemoration of Armistice Day was held to remember the signing of the Armistice Agreement 105 years ago, which ended four years of conflict in the First World War.

Dr Davies attended a meeting of the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Company of Master Mariners, to present former Chief of Navy Rear Admiral (Rtd.) David Ledson an Honorary Membership to the Company.

Today, five new diplomatic heads of mission presented their credentials at Government House Wellington.

Dame Cindy hosted Te Kawa Mataaho | Public Service Commission’s Public Service Day Awards, recognising 24 public servants who exemplify the spirit of service to New Zealand.

Dr Davies, assisted by Pebbles and Lucy, welcomed Garden to Table and local students in Wellington, as they helped Government House join their schools in becoming a Pollinator Pathway.

This evening Dame Cindy hosted members of the Association of Former Members of Parliament. The Association promotes ongoing fellowship and camaraderie amongst its members, who come from all sides of the House of Representatives.