Blog posts in category Feature.
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.
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.
Dame Cindy met with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care this morning, to discuss its new report: 'Stolen Lives, Marked Souls'.
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.
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.
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.
Mānawatia a Matariki!
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.
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.
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.
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.
This week marked National Volunteer Week – an opportunity to acknowledge the often unheralded work of volunteers across New Zealand.
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.
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.
On this very rainy Auckland morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the returning Spirit of New Zealand crew back to Princess Wharf.
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.
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.
Today, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended the 55th New Zealand Agricultural Fieldays, the largest agricultural event in the southern hemisphere.
This morning Dame Cindy welcomed four new Diplomatic Heads of Mission to New Zealand at a credentials ceremony.
Dame Cindy and Dr Davies returned from an official visit to the Cook Islands yesterday – Her Excellency’s first to the Cook Islands since taking office.
Dame Cindy and Dr Davies share an interest in the reduction of drug harm in Aotearoa.
This afternoon, in a very moving ceremony at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy presented New Zealand Bravery Awards to five extraordinary New Zealanders, for their actions in response to the Whakaari/White Island eruption on 9 December 2019.
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was among the eleven recipients receiving their honours this morning at Government House. Sir Ashley was recognised for his role in leading the health sector’s response and management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This afternoon's ceremony welcomed 10 further recipients to Government House Wellington, including Sir Haare Williams, who received a knighthood for services to Māori, literature, and education.
Dame Miranda Harcourt received the insignia of a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit this morning for her immense contributions to the New Zealand screen industry and theatre as an actor, acting coach, producer, director, and writer.
For this afternoon’s investiture, 11 further recipients were honoured for their contributions to Aotearoa New Zealand. Among them was Hayden Wano, who received a QSO for services to Māori health.
Wellington philanthropist Sir Mark Dunajtschik was among 11 recipients honoured at Government House today.
This afternoon 12 recipients further recipients were welcomed to Government House, including record-breaking Black Caps batsman Luteru Ross Taylor.
This morning’s investiture honoured 11 further recipients, including three-time Rugby World Cup winning Black Ferns captain, Dame Farah Palmer. Dame Farah was honoured for her outstanding contributions to rugby, both on the field and in governance.
Wellington investiture ceremonies continued this afternoon at Government House, with Dame Cindy presenting insignia to 11 further recipients of Royal New Zealand Honours.
The Wellington New Year 2023 investitures began this morning, with eleven recipients honoured for their outstanding contributions to New Zealand. Dame Jan Wright was recognised for her services to the State and the environment.
This morning, on the grounds of Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy planted a young totara as part of He Rā Rākau Tītapu – marking the coronation of King Charles III.
