The Governor-Generals' Blog archive

Justices of the High Court of Niue are appointed by the Governor-General.

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited the Kingdom of Tonga to represent New Zealand at celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the Tongan Constitution.

The New Zealand Nurses Memorial Fund was established in 1917 as a tribute to New Zealand nurses who lost their lives on service during the First World War.

Seven courageous Otago people were presented with Bravery Awards at this afternoon's investiture ceremony in Dunedin.

Services to various sporting codes was a strong theme amongst the fourteen Honours recipients acknowledged at this morning's investiture ceremony in Dunedin.

New Zealand's precious moths and butterflies are threatened by loss of habitat, the use of pesticides and the predation of introduced pests.

This evening saw the inaugural presentation of the New Zealand Animal Distinguished Service Award to Merenia Donne MNZM, founder of Kotuku Foundation Assistance Animals Aotearoa (KFAAA).

Dr Susan Parry and Mr Mark Vela each received their ONZM insignia this morning at Government House Auckland, in recognition of their services to gastroenterology, and to mental health care and education.

In this morning's investiture ceremony at Government House Auckland, Sir Brendan Lindsay received his knighthood for his services to business and philanthropy.

Seven outstanding New Zealanders received their Royal Honours insignia today at Government House Auckland for their services to the veterinary profession, the prevention of family violence and the community, business, the ski industry, the Niue communit

Sir Ted Manson received his knighthood at this morning's investiture ceremony at Government House Auckland for his services to philanthropy, the community, and business over an extraordinary career.

This morning recipients at the investiture ceremony included beloved television presenter, educator, author and musician Suzy Cato ONZM, former All Blacks coach Ian Foster CNZM, and former Government Minister, the Honourable Dover Samuels KSO.

Wayne Boyd, CNZM was acknowledged at this afternoon's investiture ceremony for his extensive contributions to business, philanthropy and sport.

This morning's honours recipients included Dame Ranjna Patel DNZM, who was acknowledged for her work in promoting health and community wellbeing. Dame Ranjna founded Gandhi Nivas, an intervention service focussed on reducing family harm.

At this afternoon's investiture ceremony, New Zealand Bravery Medals were received by Meli Balenivalu, who went to the aid of his colleagues and customers during a stabbing incident, and also by Constable Cameron Whittaker, who put his own life at risk

This afternoon, the first of this week’s investiture ceremonies was held at Government House Auckland. Seven honours recipients were acknowledged for their impressive achievements and outstanding contributions to the wellbeing of our communities.

At this morning's investiture ceremony, Dame Catriona Williams was recognised for her advocacy for people with spinal cord injury and her services to equestrian sport.

This afternoon Dr David McKee CNZM was recognised for his services to New Zealand Sign Language and the Deaf community, which includes his work to establish the first NZSL interpreter training course at AUT, and his role as the first Deaf Lecturer and R

Emeritus Distinguished Professor Dame Alison Stewart received her Damehood this morning at Government House Wellington in recognition of her outstanding 40-year career as a plant scientist, focusing in particular on sustainable plant protection, soil bi

Congratulations to the thirteen outstanding New Zealanders who received their Honours insignia at this morning's investiture ceremony at Government House.

Investiture ceremonies began this morning at Government House Wellington, with Dame Julie Chapman receiving her DNZM insignia for services to children and the community.