Blog posts in category Feature.
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.
In 2003, Dame Cindy was a founding Fellow of Te Mata o te Tau, the Academy for Maori Research and Scholarship at Massey University.
Yesterday evening, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand to Government House for their 30th anniversary celebrations.
On the 1st of October, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies travelled to Kuala Lumpur to begin their official visit to Malaysia, at the invitation of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong, to commemorate the 66th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two coun
This morning at the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua, Dame Cindy attended the annual Police Remembrance Day service.
Former Member of Parliament and Mayor of Christchurch The Honourable Lianne Dalziel received a CNZM this afternoon at Government House, recognising her contributions to central and local government.
This morning 12 recipients received their insignia at Government House this morning, including Jim Schuster, a specialist carver, kowhaiwhai painter and tukutuku weaver.
For the final investiture this week, 10 New Zealand Royal Honours recipients were welcomed to Government House. Karl Chitham received an ONZM for services to the arts, particularly Māori arts.
Twelve outstanding New Zealanders received their insignia at this morning’s investiture at Government House Wellington.
This afternoon’s investiture ceremony welcomed twelve further recipients, including Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo, who received an MNZM for services to the New Zealand Police and ethnic communities.
The Hon Sir Stephen Kós received his KNZM this morning at Government House.
This morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy presented insignia to 11 further recipients of Royal New Zealand Honours.
This afternoon, eleven recipients received their insignia at Government House Wellington. Rodney Bracefield received a CNZM for services to Search and Rescue and aviation.
The Wellington King’s Birthday Investiture ceremonies began at Government House this morning, with eleven recipients being recognised.
Today, Dame Cindy was joined by Chief Electoral Officer Karl Le Quesne and Acting Chair of the Electoral Commission Jane Meares for the signing of the writ – an important step in New Zealand's electoral process.
For the final investiture ceremony at Auckland this week, Dame Cindy welcomed eight further recipients to Government House. Among them was Jack Sims, who received an ONZM for services to karate.
World Cup winning Black Ferns coach Sir Wayne Smith received his KNZM for services to rugby this morning at Government House. Sir Wayne has now led both our men’s and women’s national sides to Rugby World Cup victory.
This afternoon’s recipients at Government House Auckland included Shae Ronald, who received an ONZM for services to youth. Ms Ronald is currently CEO of Youthline, a service that offers support to young people through counselling and mentoring.
Opie Bosson, one of New Zealand’s most successful jockeys, and touch rugby player Peter Walters, known internationally as “Mr Touch”, were among the eight recipients receiving their insignia at Government House Auckland.
This morning Dame Cindy presented insignia to eight honours recipients, who were acknowledged for their outstanding services to the community, and to the music and entertainment industries, illustration and education, athletics, race walking, and Tongan
Eight recipients were welcomed to Government House Auckland for their investiture ceremony this afternoon, including Dr Richard Wong She. Dr Wong She received a CNZM for his influential work in burn care both in New Zealand and internationally.
Investitures at Government House Auckland began this morning, with Dame Cindy welcoming seven New Zealand Royal Honours recipients. Among this morning’s recipients was Dame Jo Brosnahan, who received a DNZM for services to governance and business.
Today, Dr Davies attended the Merchant Navy Day commemorations at the New Zealand Maritime Museum in Auckland. The 3rd of September is a day of remembrance for those in the Merchant Navy who served and lost their lives in both World Wars.
Dr Davies went to Seaview to visit some of the members and volunteers at Sailability Wellington Trust, which is a sailing club helping people with disabilities experience the sport of sailing.
Last night in the Banquet Hall at Parliament, Dame Cindy attended the 2023 Aspiring Leaders' Forum.
Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy hosted an event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the New Zealand Blood Service.
This afternoon at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy received a call from Ms Nicki Nicol, CEO and Secretary General of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, Ms Ashley Abbott, Public Affairs and Communications Director, and Ms Sharon van Gulik, Commercia
Dame Cindy was delighted to open the New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science's South Pacific Congress yesterday morning in Auckland.
Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy hosted a reception to launch this year's Aotearoa Spanish Language Week.
Tonight at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland, Dame Cindy attended the annual New Zealand Business Hall of Fame gala dinner.
Today Dame Cindy received the credentials of new Diplomatic Heads of Mission to New Zealand: HE Mr Afamasaga Faamatalaupu Tolefoa, the High Commissioner for the Independent State of Samoa; HE Mr Blamoh Nelson, Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia; HE M
