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  • The Governor-General
    • Biography of The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO
    • Biography of Dr Richard Davies
    • Media statements
    • Speeches by The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro
    • The Governor-General's blog
  • Office of the Governor-General
    • Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
      • About the Coronation service
      • The King of New Zealand
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      • Coronation events
    • Memorialising Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
    • Roles and functions of the Governor-General
      • Constitutional role
        • New Zealand’s Constitution
        • Credentials ceremonies
        • The Executive Council
        • The Reserve Powers
        • The Royal prerogative of mercy
      • Ceremonial role
        • Investiture ceremonies
        • New Zealand Royal Honours
      • Community role
      • International Role
    • Conditions of Appointment
      • Administrator of the Government
      • The Governor-General Act
      • The Governor-General's Flag
    • History
      • New Zealand's Governor-General - an historical perspective
      • Former Governors-General
    • Invitations, patronage and cards
      • Invitations for the Governor-General
        • Dress code for Government House events
      • Hosting the Governor-General
      • Order of precedence in New Zealand
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        • The Norrie State Dining Room
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      • Government House centenary
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        • The project in detail
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  • Dame Cindy speaks with a guest

    Afternoon tea for Te Pā

    Government House events
    18 Aug 2026
  • Fiona Pardington speaks about her work to General Secretary and President Tô Lâm and Dame Cindy

    Visit to Starkwhite Gallery with General Secretary and President of Viet Nam Tô Lâm

    Public appearance
    18 Aug 2026
  • Dame Cindy greets President Lâm

    State visit by the President of Viet Nam

    State visit
    14 Aug 2026
  • LT Andrew Chisholm with Dame Cindy as she plants her tree in the rain

    Tree planting at West Lynn Garden

    Public appearance
    14 Aug 2026
  • Dame Cindy and Susan Lennie, Tararua region representative on the Association of New Zealand Embroiderers’ Guilds

    Wellington Embroiderers' Guild Diamond Jubilee

    Government House events
    10 Aug 2026
  • The Icons and Dame Cindy enjoy a singalong

    The 2026 Icon Awards Whakamana Hiranga

    Government House
    7 Aug 2026
  • The 2026 Mission to Seafarers service at Old St Pauls

    2026 Mission to Seafarers Service

    Public appearance
    3 Aug 2026
  • Dame Cindy speaks with a Standards NZ volunteer

    Standards NZ Volunteer Recognition Reception

    Government House events
    30 Jul 2026
  • Dame Cindy speaks with a Rural Women New Zealand member

    Rural Women New Zealand Centennial Celebration

    Government House events
    24 Jul 2026
  • Their Excellencies are greeted by Judge Greg Davis and National Executive Judge James Johnston

    District Court Judges Triennial Conference Dinner

    Public appearance
    23 Jul 2026
  • Dame Cindy speaks with His Excellency Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa

    Call from the Secretary General of the World Muslim League

    Government House events
    21 Jul 2026
  • The hāngī is prepared

    Matariki Reception 2026

    Government House events
    9 Jul 2026
  • Dame Cindy with a member of The Glamaphones

    Reception for the 40th anniversary of the Homosexual Law Reform

    Government House events
    7 Jul 2026
  • HE Mr Benedikt Höskuldsson, Ambassador of Iceland, receives a hongi

    Credentials ceremony 1 July 2026 PM

    Credentials ceremony
    1 Jul 2026
  • HE Mr Abu Bakar, High Commissioner of Malaysia, receives a hongi

    Credentials ceremony 1 July 2026 AM

    Credentials ceremony
    1 Jul 2026
  • Dame Cindy with a Salvation Army member

    Wellington Region Emergency Management Reception

    Government House events
    25 Jun 2026
  • Dame Cindy speaks at the Christchurch Club

    Christchurch Club Plaque and Tree Unveiling

    Public appearance
    16 Jun 2026
  • Attendees sing a hymn

    125th Anniversary Celebration of Niue Being Part of the Realm of New Zealand

    Public appearance
    15 Jun 2026
  • Jamie McCaskill and Kali Kopae perform

    Launch of Te Korowai o Taonui Charitable Trust

    Government House events
    12 Jun 2026
  • Dame Cindy and Dr Davies with recipients of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award

    Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Gold Awards 2026

    Government House events
    12 Jun 2026
  • Child Cancer Foundation Life Membership and Star Awards 2026

    Child Cancer Foundation Life Membership and Star Awards 2026

    Government House events
    11 Jun 2026
  • A student speaks at the Strengthening Democracy project event

    Strengthening Democracy project

    Government House events
    9 Jun 2026
  • Dame Cindy shares a hongi with award recipient Corrina Thompson

    Te Auaha Pito Mata Awards 2026

    Government House events
    2 Jun 2026
  • Dame Cindy shares a hongi with Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Serena Williams

    Official visit to Australia

    International visit
    1 Jun 2026
  • Mr Leith Comer, of Rotorua, CNZM for services to Māori, governance and education

    Investiture ceremony 22 May 2026 PM

    Investiture ceremony
    22 May 2026
  • Professor Dame Helen Danesh-Meyer, of Auckland, DNZM for services to ophthalmology

    Investiture ceremony 22 May 2026 AM

    Investiture ceremony
    22 May 2026
  • Dame Dorothy Spotswood, of Wellington, DNZM for services to philanthropy

    Investiture ceremony 21 May 2026 PM

    Investiture ceremony
    21 May 2026
  • The Right Honourable Sir Trevor Mallard, of Wainuiomata, KNZM for services as a Member of Parliament and as Speaker of the House of Representatives

    Investiture ceremony 21 May 2026 AM

    Investiture ceremony
    21 May 2026
  • Mr Bill Nathan, of Wellington, CNZM for services to Māori

    Investiture ceremony 20 May 2026 PM

    Investiture ceremony
    20 May 2026
  • Professor Bev Lawton, of Wellington, CNZM for services to women's health

    Investiture ceremony 20 May 2026 AM

    Investiture ceremony
    20 May 2026
  • Professor Sir Graham Le Gros, of Wellington, KNZM for services to medical science

    Investiture ceremony 19 May 2026 AM

    Investiture ceremony
    19 May 2026
  • Sir Chris Parkin, of Wellington, KNZM for services to philanthropy and the arts

    Investiture ceremony 18 May 2026 PM

    Investiture ceremony
    19 May 2026
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