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  • Auckland Investitures Thursday 7 September 2023 AM

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    Thu 7 Sep 2023

    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.

  • Auckland Investitures 6 September 2023 AM

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    Wed 6 Sep 2023

    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

  • Auckland Investitures Tuesday 5 September 2023 PM

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    Tue 5 Sep 2023

    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.

  • Auckland Investitures Tuesday 5 September 2023 AM

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    Tue 5 Sep 2023

    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.

  • Dr Davies attends 2023 Merchant Navy Day

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    Sun 3 Sep 2023

    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 visits Sailability Wellington Trust to see the ParAble-Whakatauki

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    Fri 25 Aug 2023

    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.

  • Aspiring Leaders' Forum 2023

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    Thu 24 Aug 2023

    Last night in the Banquet Hall at Parliament, Dame Cindy attended the 2023 Aspiring Leaders' Forum.

  • Reception for the 25th anniversary of the New Zealand Blood Service

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    Fri 18 Aug 2023

    Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy hosted an event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the New Zealand Blood Service.

  • Call with the New Zealand Olympic Committee

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    Thu 17 Aug 2023

    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

  • Opening of the New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science's 2023 South Pacific Congress

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    Thu 17 Aug 2023

    Dame Cindy was delighted to open the New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science's South Pacific Congress yesterday morning in Auckland.

  • Launch of Aotearoa Spanish Language Week

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    Tue 15 Aug 2023

    Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy hosted a reception to launch this year's Aotearoa Spanish Language Week.

  • New Zealand Business Hall of Fame 2023

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    Thu 10 Aug 2023

    Tonight at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland, Dame Cindy attended the annual New Zealand Business Hall of Fame gala dinner.

  • Credentials August 2023

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    Tue 8 Aug 2023

    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

  • Reception for the Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship

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    Fri 4 Aug 2023

    Tonight at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception with The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi to celebrate the legacy of one of our greatest writers, Katherine Mansfield.

  • The King's Cup

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    Thu 3 Aug 2023

    This morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy presented medals to participants in the 2019 King's Cup rowing race at the Henley Royal Regatta.

  • Meeting with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care

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    Wed 2 Aug 2023

    Dame Cindy met with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care this morning, to discuss its new report: 'Stolen Lives, Marked Souls'.

  • Official Visit to the Republic of Korea

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    Tue 1 Aug 2023

    Dame Cindy and Dr Davies travelled to the Republic of Korea to represent New Zealand for the 70th anniversary commemorations of the Korean Armistice Agreement, and to acknowledge New Zealanders’ service in the Korean War.

  • The Pukaki Scholars

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    Tue 18 Jul 2023

    This morning Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the Pūkākī Scholars, who visited Government House as part of their educational trip to Wellington. Pūkākī, the great Chief of Ngāti Whakaue, has appeared on our 20c coin since 1990.

  • Call by Sir Jonathon Porritt

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    Tue 18 Jul 2023

    This afternoon Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed Sir Jonathon Porritt back to Government House. In 1967, Sir Jonathon lived in the House when his father, Sir Arthur Porritt was appointed Governor-General.

  • Matariki Dinner

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    Sat 15 Jul 2023

     

    Mānawatia a Matariki!

  • Welcome and Tour of the Royal New Zealand Police College

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    Fri 14 Jul 2023

    Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua to see where new police recruits undergo training and police officers refresh their knowledge.

  • Visit to Community Organisations in Porirua

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    Fri 14 Jul 2023

    Dame Cindy and Dr Davies have visited some initiatives in Porirua doing mahi to enrich their community’s health and wellbeing. This morning, they visited rangatahi-led health service The 502 - Rangatahi Ora.

  • Halberg Youth Council Hui

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    Tue 11 Jul 2023

    This morning Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the Halberg Youth Council to Government House Wellington for a hui, discussing the future of disability in New Zealand.

  • West Auckland Regional Visit

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    Mon 26 Jun 2023

    Last week, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies continued their programme of events in West Auckland – an area of New Zealand close to Her Excellency's heart.

  • Afternoon tea for National Volunteer Week

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    Sat 24 Jun 2023

    This week marked National Volunteer Week – an opportunity to acknowledge the often unheralded work of volunteers across New Zealand.

  • Reception for the QEII National Trust

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    Fri 23 Jun 2023

    Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted an event for the QEII National Trust, celebrating 45 years of their work in conservation in New Zealand.

  • State Memorial and Concert for the Hon Dame Cath Tizard

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    Sat 17 Jun 2023

    On Saturday, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended the State Memorial and Concert for former Governor-General, Dame Cath Tizard. Dame Cath was New Zealand’s first female Governor-General, serving from December 1990 - March 1996.

  • Visit aboard the Spirit of New Zealand

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    Fri 16 Jun 2023

    On this very rainy Auckland morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the returning Spirit of New Zealand crew back to Princess Wharf.

  • Child Cancer Life Member Awards 2023

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    Thu 15 Jun 2023

    This afternoon Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted the Child Cancer Foundation at Government House Auckland to honour new Life Member Dean Bradley, and Star Tamariki Esme Palmer and Addison Blair.

  • Fair Food in West Auckland

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    Thu 15 Jun 2023

    Established in 2011, Fair Food is a rescue and repurposing organisation that recovers surplus food otherwise bound for the landfill, and creates nourishing meals for West Aucklanders in need.

  • Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attend Fieldays 2023

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    Wed 14 Jun 2023

    Today, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended the 55th New Zealand Agricultural Fieldays, the largest agricultural event in the southern hemisphere.

  • June 2023 Credentials at Government House Wellington

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    Tue 13 Jun 2023

    This morning Dame Cindy welcomed four new Diplomatic Heads of Mission to New Zealand at a credentials ceremony.

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