The Governor-Generals' Blog archive

Last night at Government House, Dame Cindy hosted a festive reception for Samaritans Wellington.

This afternoon, on a beautiful day in Waiouru, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended the graduation of this year's New Zealand Officer Cadet Commissioning Course.

Today marked the State Opening of Aotearoa New Zealand’s 54th Parliament, which began with a haka pōwhiri and a guard of honour for Dame Cindy and Dr Davies as they arrived on Parliament's forecourt.

Following the Commission Opening of Parliament this morning, Dame Cindy has confirmed the Rt Hon Gerry Brownlee as the 32nd Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Congratulations to the recipients of this year's scholarships from the Sir George Elliot Charitable Trust: John Taylor, Kate Chandulal-Dee and Shana Singh-Anderson.

Tonight, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies celebrated the 25th Anniversary of APEC Voices of the Future, at Government House Wellington.

The Governor-General, the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, will appoint the new Ministry at a ceremony at Government House Wellington this morning at 11am.

Tonight at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted the Royal Society Te Apārangi Wellington Research Honours Aotearoa for 2023.

Continuing the 60th celebrations for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme in New Zealand, this evening Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a reception for the Award, joined by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.

Tonight at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception with HRH the Duke of Edinburgh for supporters of the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Programme in New Zealand.

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is currently visiting New Zealand, as worldwide head of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programmes.

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted Public Service Commissioners from across the Pacific, who are in Aotearoa New Zealand to attend The Fono 2023.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the National Commemoration of Armistice Day was held to remember the signing of the Armistice Agreement 105 years ago, which ended four years of conflict in the First World War.

Dr Davies attended a meeting of the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Company of Master Mariners, to present former Chief of Navy Rear Admiral (Rtd.) David Ledson an Honorary Membership to the Company.

Today, five new diplomatic heads of mission presented their credentials at Government House Wellington.

Dame Cindy hosted Te Kawa Mataaho | Public Service Commission’s Public Service Day Awards, recognising 24 public servants who exemplify the spirit of service to New Zealand.

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.

The Wellington King’s Birthday Investiture ceremonies began at Government House this morning, with eleven recipients being recognised.

This afternoon, eleven recipients received their insignia at Government House Wellington. Rodney Bracefield received a CNZM for services to Search and Rescue and aviation.

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.