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Blog posts in category Feature.

  • Rare Disorders New Zealand Reception

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    Feature
    Post date:
    Fri 28 Feb 2025

    This afternoon Dame Cindy marked the 25th anniversary of Rare Disorders New Zealand by hosting  a reception and presenting awards to four individuals who have made outstanding contributions as advocates for the rare disorder community in New Zealan

  • Southern Seabirds Trust Seabird Smart Awards

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Thu 13 Feb 2025
    Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy hosted the Southern Seabirds Trust Seabird Smart Awards, recognising Greg Summerton, Rosa Edwards, and John Ellwood for their outstanding work to reduce harm to New Zealand seabirds from fishing, and fost
  • 2025 Pacific Judicial Conference

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Tue 11 Feb 2025
    Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a reception for attendees of the 2025 Pacific Judicial Conference – a high-level regional meeting of chief justices and judges from Pacific Island nations and around the world. I
  • Waitangi Day at Ōnuku Marae

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    Feature
    Post date:
    Thu 6 Feb 2025
    This Waitangi Day, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were warmly welcomed by Ngāi Tahu to Ōnuku Marae on the beautiful Banks Peninsula – the historic site where Ngāi Tahu rangatira, Iwihau and Hone Tīkao, signed the seventh sheet of Te Tiriti o Waitangi on 30th May
  • Diplomatic Corps Reception in Kororāreka

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    Feature
    Post date:
    Wed 5 Feb 2025

    For their final engagement in Northland, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted members of the Diplomatic Corps for a luncheon in Kororāreka today.

  • Waitangi National Trust Board Meeting

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    Feature
    Post date:
    Tue 4 Feb 2025

    This morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended a meeting of the Waitangi National Trust Board at the Treaty Grounds.

  • Opening of He Kura Toi Tangata: 50 years of the Waitangi Tribunal

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    Feature
    Post date:
    Tue 4 Feb 2025

    Tonight Dame Cindy opened a landmark exhibition, He Kura Toi Tangata at Te Kōngahu Waitangi Museum, which honours 50 years of work by the Waitangi Tribunal.

  • Powhiri at Waitangi Treaty Grounds 2025

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    Feature
    Post date:
    Mon 3 Feb 2025

    This afternoon, Dame Cindy and the Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Garin Golding were treated to a rousing powhiri at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

  • National Iwi Chairs Forum Dinner 2025

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Mon 3 Feb 2025

    Tonight Dame Cindy and Dr Davies joined members of the National Iwi Chairs Forum at a barbeque in Waitangi, where the Forum is holding one of its annual meetings.

    For more photos, click here: Iwi Chairs barbeque media gallery.

  • Credentials ceremony January 31 2025

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    Feature
    Post date:
    Fri 31 Jan 2025

    In Tāmaki Makaurau today, Dame Cindy accepted the letters of credence for six new diplomatic heads of mission to New Zealand.

  • Auckland Anniversary Regatta 2025

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    Feature
    Post date:
    Mon 27 Jan 2025

    To commemorate Auckland Anniversary Day, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies joined members of the Royal New Zealand Navy and the Auckland Anniversary Regatta for a luncheon at the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, in honour of the iconic Auckland event.

  • Visit to Basalt Columns on Rekohu Chatham Islands

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Fri 13 Dec 2024

    Before bidding the Chathams farewell, Dame Cindy and Doctor Davies found time to go to Ohira Bay on the northwest coast of Rekohu to see a unique geological feature of the island.

  • Chatham Islands regional visit - Day Two

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    Feature
    Post date:
    Thu 12 Dec 2024

    The first call today was to Kōpinga Marae, where Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were welcomed by Ricki Hapi and Moriori elders.

  • Chatham Islands regional visit - Day One

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Tue 10 Dec 2024

    Dame Cindy and Dr Davies are in Rēkohu/the Chatham Islands for a two-day visit. This morning's weather was perfect for the powhiri at Whakamaharatanga Marae, hosted by representatives of Ngati Mutunga and Hokotehi Moriori Trust.

  • Dinner for the Vice-Chancellors of New Zealand universities

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    Feature
    Post date:
    Fri 6 Dec 2024

    Last night at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a festive dinner for the Vice-Chancellors of New Zealand's universities – thanking them for their leadership of our tertiary institutions, and wishing them well for the new acade

  • Farewell call from the Ambassador of the United States of America

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    Feature
    Post date:
    Fri 6 Dec 2024
    Dame Cindy and Dr Davies received a farewell call from His Excellency Mr Tom Udall, Ambassador of the United States of America, and Ms Jill Cooper this morning at Government House Wellington.
  • The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi 2024 Icon Awards Whakamana Hiranga

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Thu 5 Dec 2024
    Last night at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted the Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi 2024 Icon Awards Whakamana Hiranga.
  • Official Visit to New Zealand by His Excellency Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Wed 4 Dec 2024

    Dame Cindy and Dr Davies had the pleasure of hosting His Excellency Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic, and First Lady Madam Eva Pavlová at Government House Wellington today.

  • Reception for the 50th anniversary of Citizens Advice Bureau Wellington

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Tue 26 Nov 2024
    This afternoon at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of Citizens Advice Bureau Wellington.
  • Royal assent of the Citizenship (Western Samoa) (Restoration) Amendment Bill

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Mon 25 Nov 2024
    This afternoon at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy gave Royal assent to the Citizenship (Western Samoa) (Restoration) Amendment Bill, making it an Act of Parliament. The Bill was passed in Parliament last week with a unanimous vote, and provide
  • New Zealand Red Cross National Council Meeting

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Sat 23 Nov 2024
    This morning, Dame Cindy attended and spoke at the New Zealand Red Cross Rīpeka Whero Aotearoa National Council Meeting at the Brentwood Hotel in Wellington.
  • Sir George Elliot Tertiary Scholarships 2024

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Fri 22 Nov 2024
    This afternoon at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies had the great pleasure of welcoming recipients of the 2024 Elliot Tertiary Scholarships.
  • Celebrating the Heart Foundation

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Thu 21 Nov 2024

    To celebrate the recent achievements made by the heart research community, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted representatives and supporters from the Heart Foundation at Government House Auckland.

  • Aotearoa Circle Hui at Government House Auckland

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Wed 20 Nov 2024

    This afternoon, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted the Aotearoa Circle for their end of year hui, celebrating the achievements they have made this year, and looking forward to the future.

  • Hato Hone St John Investiture in Napier

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Sat 16 Nov 2024
    Recently in Napier, Dame Cindy presided over a ceremony investing 15 postulants into the Order of St John.
  • New Zealand Down Syndrome Association National Achievement Awards

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Fri 15 Nov 2024
    Yesterday afternoon at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association’s National Achievement Awards – recognising the achievements of three outstanding New Zealanders with Down syndrome, presenting th
  • Te Anga Pāua o Aotearoa National Kapa Haka Festival

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Thu 14 Nov 2024
    This morning, Dame Cindy attended the 2024 Te Anga Pāua o Aotearoa National Kapa Haka Festival at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • Rhodes Scholarship Selection 2024

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Wed 13 Nov 2024

    On Thursday last week, Dame Cindy and other members of the Rhodes Scholarship interview panel were tasked with interviewing seven absolutely outstanding scholars, who progressed through the rigorous selection process for this internationally prestigious

  • Credentials ceremony November 2024

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Wed 13 Nov 2024

    This morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed four new diplomatic Heads of Mission for their credentials ceremony at Government House Wellington.

  • Probus 50th Anniversary High Tea

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Fri 8 Nov 2024

    To mark the 50th anniversary of Probus in New Zealand, Dr Davies hosted members from clubs from all around the country for a celebratory high tea at Government House Wellington.

  • Presentation of the King's and Regimental Colours

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Thu 31 Oct 2024
    Dame Cindy had the exceptionally rare honour of presenting new Colours to the 2nd/1st Battalion of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III, during a spectacular ceremony yesterday afternoon at Burnham Military Cam
  • Opening of the Christchurch Youth Hub

    Category:
    Feature
    Post date:
    Thu 31 Oct 2024
    Dame Cindy had the pleasure of opening Stage One of Youth Hub Christchurch yesterday morning in beautiful Ōtautahi.
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