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Receiving their insignia this morning were:
Sir Herbert (John) Clarke, of Lower Hutt, KNZM, for services to Māori and heritage preservation
Mr Richard Boast, of Wellington, ONZM, for services to the law and Māori
Educator, treaty settlement adviser and Maori heritage protector Sir John Clarke was knighted at Government House this morning by Dame Patsy.
Receiving their insignia this morning were:
The Honourable Sir Douglas White, of Wellington, KNZM, for services to the judiciary
Mr Graeme Wheeler, of Lower Hutt, CNZM, for services to the State
Congratulations to all 22 honour recipients at this morning's ceremony at Government House.
Receiving their insignia during this special all-women ceremony to commemorate Suffrage 125 were:
The Honourable Dame Annette King, DNZM, of Wellington, for services as a Member of Parliament
Suffrage 125 was commemorated at Government House this afternoon with a special investiture ceremony, celebrating the achievements of New Zealand women.
Receiving their insignia in this ceremony were:
The Honourable Peter Dunne, of Wellington, CNZM, for services as a Member of Parliament
Mr Robert Fowler, of Auckland, QSO, for services to the community
This morning's investiture recipients included Mr Randal Heke, whose role in the establishment of Scott Base in Antarctica in the 1950s was recognised with the award of the New Zealand Antarctic Medal.
Dame Patsy and Sir David hosted a reception for the Fred Hollows Foundation at Government House in Wellington.
This morning's investiture ceremony from Government House in Wellington.
Receiving their insignia were:
Congratulations to the latest member of the Order of New Zealand Joy Cowley and the other 19 New Zealanders who received their insignia at investitures at Government House this morning.
Photos from the ceremony
Receiving their insignia at this ceremony were:
Congratulations to the 20 recipients of Honours at Government House this afternoon, including leading educator in technology education, Frances Valintine, CNZM; former Member of Parliament, The Hon Chester Burrows, QSO; and entomologist Dr Ruud Kleinpas
It was ballet's turn in the spotlight this evening at Government House, with Dame Patsy and Sir David hosting the Ballet Foundation's "A Celebration of Ballet" in the Ballroom.
The Arts Foundation Icon Awards recognise distinguished artists for their contributions to New Zealand's arts and culture.
Dame Patsy and Sir David wish to pass on their condolences to the family of Lady Beattie who died in Wellington on Wednesday.
Congratulations to all the recipients at this morning's investiture ceremony at Government House in Auckland.
Investiture images
The full video of this mornin's investiture ceremony
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This morning's recipients were:
Receiving their insignia at Government House in Auckland this morning were:
The recipients at this morning's investiture ceremony at Government House Auckland included Dame Georgina te Heuheu, DNZM; Ms Jane Drumm, QSO, advocate for victims of domestic violence; and Maori sculptor Mr Fred Graham, ONZM.
The full video of this afternoon;'s investiture ceremony
Receiving their insignia at Government House in Auckland were:
Congratulations to all our honours recipients this afternoon.
Dame Patsy and Sir David travelled to Turkey to represent New Zealand at commemorative events associated with the Gallipoli campaign. Our thanks to New Zealand Defence for providing us with images of some of the events that they attended.
The full video of this morning's ceremony at Government House in Auckland
Receiving their insignia at Government House were:
Dame Rangimarie (Naida) Glavish, of Auckland, DNZM, for services to Māori and the community
Prominent Maori leader Dame Rangimarie Glavish, DNZM, academic and writer Dr Manying Ip, art dealers John Gow, MNZM and Gary Langsford, MNZM, and Associate Professor Michael Hilton, MNZM were among the recipients of honours at Government House Auckland.
Rugby legend Sir Bryan Williams and politician David Cunliffe were amongst those receiving their insignia at an investiture at Government House in Auckland this morning.
Congratulations to all this morning's recipients.
The full ceremony from Government House.
This afternoon's recipients -
Dame Denise L’Estrange-Corbet, of Auckland, DNZM, for services to fashion and the community
Fashion designer Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet, journalist Nicola Legat and arts practitioner Wetini Mitai-Ngatai were amongst those who received the insignia of their orders at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Auckland this afternoon.
Full coverage of this morning's investiture ceremony
The recipients are:
Mentors and mentees of the Boys and Girls Institute (BGI) took to the stage tonight at Government House to convey what the Challenge for Change programme has meant for them.
The Administrator Sir William Young officiated at the Heart Foundation's 50th Anniversary reception at Government House in Auckland
Photos of the reception
We were blessed with clear skies and warm breezes for the National Commemorative Service at Pukeahu this morning, where thousands of people gathered to pay their respects to all those New Zealanders who have served their country in times of war, and to
