SS Ōtaki Wreath Laying Ceremony 2026
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This morning, Dr Davies attended the annual SS Ōtaki commemorative wreath laying at Ōtaki College.
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Wellington City Mission visit
Category:Post date:Dame Cindy recently hosted staff from Wellington City Mission at Government House Wellington.Campaign launch for the Dwell Housing Trust
Category:Post date:Last night at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted the launch of Dwell Housing Trust's 'It Starts With Home' campaign, which seeks to change the narrative around social and community housing in Aotearoa. As an organisation, Dwell's goal is tLife Flight 50th Anniversary reception
Category:Post date:Dame Cindy recently hosted a reception at Government House Wellington to mark the 50th anniversary of Life Flight. Life Flight has been providing life-saving aeromedical assistance to the North Island and Lower South Island since its founding in 1976.Electoral Commission National Training for Electorate Managers
Category:Post date:This morning, Dame Cindy spoke at the Electoral Commission national training for Electorate Managers as part of their preparation to deliver the 2026 General Election.
Presentation of the report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry Into COVID-19 Lessons Learned
Category:Post date:This morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy received the report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned Te Tira Ārai Urutā.
The Governor-General's travel to Tokelau aboard the HMNZS Canterbury
Category:Post date:The Governor-General, also Commander-in-Chief, received outstanding support from the New Zealand Defence Force during her official visit to Tokelau – travelling aboard HMNZS Canterbury, with transfers to and from each atoll conducted via NH90 helicopters aOfficial visit to Tokelau – Atafu
Category:Post date:Dame Cindy and Dr Davies spent their third and final day in Tokelau on Atafu, as part of ongoing centenary celebrations.Official visit to Tokelau – Nukunonu
Category:Post date:Dame Cindy and Dr Davies continued their official visit to Tokelau with a day of poignant celebrations on Nukunonu.Official visit to Tokelau – Fakaofo
Category:Post date:On Their Excellencies’ first day of their official visit to Tokelau – marking the centenary of the unique relationship between New Zealand and Tokelau – Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited the beautiful atoll of Fakaofo. Their Excellencies received a speCall with the Head of State of Samoa
Category:Post date:This afternoon in Apia, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies had the pleasure of meeting with His Highness, Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aleto’a Sualauvi II, the Head of State of Samoa, and His Good Lady, Masiofo Faamausili Leinafo Tuimaleali’ifano.Waitangi Day Dawn Service 2026
Category:Post date:The Dawn Service in front of Te Whare Rūnanga at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds brings people together to reflect on the thoughts and hopes of our forebears who were involved in formulating, debating and signing our nation's founding document, 186 years ag
Luncheon for the Diplomatic Corps at Kororāreka
Category:Post date:This afternoon at the Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Kororāreka, Russell, Dame Cindy hosted a luncheon for the diplomatic corps.Reception for the Iwi Chairs Forum 2026
Category:Post date:The Iwi Chairs Forum is holding its annual meeting at Waitangi, and last night Dame Cindy took the opportunity to touch base with iwi leaders at a reception she hosted at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Meeting with the Waitangi National Trust Board
Category:Post date:This morning at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended a meeting of the Waitangi National Trust Board, which is responsible for administering the historic site.
Pōwhiri at Te Tiriti o Waitangi Marae
Category:Post date:This afternoon, to begin Her Excellency's time in the beautiful Bay of Islands for Waitangi commemorations, Dame Cindy was welcomed with a stirring pōwhiri onto Te Tiriti o Waitangi Marae.Credentials ceremony 2 February 2026
Category:Post date:One of the Governor-General's constitutional roles is to receive the credentials of new Ambassadors and High Commissioners to New Zealand.International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Category:Post date:On Sunday, Dame Cindy attended a commemoration in Auckland to mark the UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta Luncheon
Category:Post date:On Monday, Auckland Anniversary Day, Dame Cindy attended a luncheon in celebration of the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta at the Navy Museum in Torpedo Bay.
Call from Justice Susan Glazebrook
Category:Post date:Earlier this week, Dame Cindy hosted a morning tea for Justice Susan Glazebrook who is retiring after more than 25 years of public service.
Girls’ and Boys’ Brigade Awards
Category:Post date:Last week, Dr Davies hosted nineteen recipients of the Boys’ Brigade King’s Badge and four recipients of the Girls’ Brigade Queen’s Award at Government House.Mt Cook School 150th picnic celebrations
Category:Post date:On Friday, Government House hosted 300 tamariki from Mt Cook School for a picnic as part of the school’s 150th birthday celebrations.
Garrison World book launch
Category:Post date:On Tuesday, Dame Cindy attended the launch of historian Charlotte Macdonald’s new book, Garrison World.NZDF Person of the Year
Category:Post date:The Defence Force Person of the Year award celebrates individual success and recognises organisational excellence.
Opening of the Auckland International Seafarers Centre
Category:Post date:2026 Waiouru Graduation
Category:Post date:On Saturday, Dame Cindy took up the role of Reviewing Officer for the 2025 New Zealand Commissioning Course.Neurological Foundation Reception
Category:Post date:The Neurological Foundation funds ground-breaking research in the interest of making a positive impact to the 1 in 3 New Zealanders living with a neurological condition.Official visit to Antarctica
Category:Post date:Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were welcomed onto Scott Base on Friday afternoon, within the southernmost part of the Realm of New Zealand – the Ross Dependency – beginning a five-day visit to Antarctica.
ShelterBox Gala Dinner
Category:Post date:Over the last year, ShelterBox International has provided emergency shelter to 3 million people who had lost their homes due to conflict or natural disaster. Rotary Clubs around the world raise funds to support this vital work.
Royal Society Te Apārangi Research Honours Aotearoa 2025
Category:Post date:The Royal Society Research Honours Aotearoa recognise New Zealand academics and scholars who have achieved excellence in their chosen fields.Call from the Honourable Dalton Talagi
Category:Post date:Yesterday Dame Cindy received a call from the Prime Minister of Niue, the Hon Dalton Talagi and his delegation.
Call with the Association of New Zealand Embroiderers' Guilds
Category:Post date:This morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies received a call from Cathrine Lloyd and Jo Dixey of the Association of New Zealand Embroiderers' Guilds, which promotes and encourages participation in the art of embroidery at all le