Skip to main content Skip to navigation
Back to top anchor
Home The Governor-General of New Zealand
The Governor-General of New Zealand
Page url
  • Home
  • News and Events
  • Contact us
  • Tours and Education
Open search Close search
  • 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
      • Get involved
      • Coronation events
    • Roles and functions of the Governor-General
      • Constitutional role
        • New Zealand’s Constitution
          • On the Constitution of New Zealand
          • The Queen's constitutional and public ceremonial roles
        • Credentials ceremonies
        • The Executive Council
        • The Reserve Powers
        • The Royal prerogative of mercy
      • Ceremonial role
        • Investiture ceremonies
          • Information for recipients
        • 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
      • Applying for vice-regal patronage
      • Current Vice-regal patronages
      • Congratulatory messages
    • Contacting the Governor-General
      • Guidance for writing to the Governor-General
    • Official portraits
    • Royal Commission Reports
  • Government House
    • Government House Wellington
      • Government House tours
        • Accessibility Information
        • Group tours
        • School tours
          • Educational resources
      • Rooms of Government House
        • Bledisloe Conservatory
        • Blundell and Porritt Rooms
        • Fitzroy Room
        • Galway and guest suites
        • Liverpool Room
        • Main Hallway
        • Maota Ariki
        • The Ballroom
        • The Council Room
        • The Landing
        • The Norrie State Dining Room
        • The Taupaepae
      • Artwork and artifacts
        • Carved coats of arms
          • The carvers and timber
          • Understanding an Achievement of Arms
          • The Designs
          • New Zealand elements
      • Government House centenary
      • Government House conservation
        • Conservation rationale
        • The project in detail
    • Government House Auckland
      • Visiting Government House Auckland
      • The gardens at Government House Auckland
    • Other Government Houses
    • Staff at Government House
      • Management of Government House

Browse all sections

  • 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
      • Get involved
      • Coronation events
    • 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
      • Applying for vice-regal patronage
      • Current Vice-regal patronages
      • Congratulatory messages
    • Contacting the Governor-General
      • Guidance for writing to the Governor-General
    • Official portraits
    • Royal Commission Reports
  • Government House
    • Government House Wellington
      • Government House tours
        • Accessibility Information
        • Group tours
        • School tours
      • Rooms of Government House
        • Bledisloe Conservatory
        • Blundell and Porritt Rooms
        • Fitzroy Room
        • Galway and guest suites
        • Liverpool Room
        • Main Hallway
        • Maota Ariki
        • The Ballroom
        • The Council Room
        • The Landing
        • The Norrie State Dining Room
        • The Taupaepae
      • Artwork and artifacts
        • Carved coats of arms
      • Government House centenary
      • Government House conservation
        • Conservation rationale
        • The project in detail
    • Government House Auckland
      • Visiting Government House Auckland
      • The gardens at Government House Auckland
    • Other Government Houses
    • Staff at Government House
      • Management of Government House
  1. Home
  2. Investiture 24 May 2017 am

Investiture 24 May 2017 am

Issue date:
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Occasion:
Investiture ceremony
Governor-General:
Dame Patsy Reddy - [2016 - 2021]
Location:
Wellington
  • Emeritus Professor John Burrows, of Christchurch, CNZM for services to the State.
    Emeritus Professor John Burrows, of Christchurch, CNZM for services to the State
  • Alastair Bisley, of Wellington, QSO for services to the State.
    Alastair Bisley, of Wellington, QSO for services to the State
  • Kelvin Coe, of Leeston, ONZM for services to local government.
    Kelvin Coe, of Leeston, ONZM for services to local government
  • Rae Duff, of Wellington, ONZM for services to women and education.
    Rae Duff, of Wellington, ONZM for services to women and education
  • Professor Robert Jahnke, of Palmerston North, for services to Maori art and education.
    Professor Robert Jahnke, of Palmerston North, for services to Maori art and education
  • Simon Perry, of Hamilton, ONZM for services to sport and philanthropy.
    Simon Perry, of Hamilton, ONZM for services to sport and philanthropy
  • Libby Robins, of Dunsandel, ONZM for services to children's welfare.
    Libby Robins, of Dunsandel, ONZM for services to children's welfare
  • Gaylene Sciascia, of Porirua, ONZM for services to dance.
    Gaylene Sciascia, of Porirua, ONZM for services to dance
  • Bruce Stewart, of Milton, ONZM for services to the community and the construction industry.
    Bruce Stewart, of Milton, ONZM for services to the community and the construction industry
  • Dr Paula Green, of Auckland, MZNM for services as a poet and to literature.
    Dr Paula Green, of Auckland, MZNM for services as a poet and to literature
  • Rima Te Wiata, of Auckland, MNZM, for services to film and television.
    Rima Te Wiata, of Auckland, MNZM, for services to film and television
  • Benesia Smith, of Christchurch, MZNM for services to the State.
    Benesia Smith, of Christchurch, MZNM for services to the State
  • Basil Brooker, of Hastings, QSM for services to music.
    Basil Brooker, of Hastings, QSM for services to music
  • Kevin Geddes, of Ashburton, QSM for services to agriculture and the community.
    Kevin Geddes, of Ashburton, QSM for services to agriculture and the community
  • David Hosking, of Te Kauwhata, QSM for services to the community.
    David Hosking, of Te Kauwhata, QSM for services to the community
  • Sandra Ibbotson, of Napier, QSM for services to the community.
    Sandra Ibbotson, of Napier, QSM for services to the community
  • Lynn Lamb, of Masterton, QSM for services to equestrian sport.
    Lynn Lamb, of Masterton, QSM for services to equestrian sport
  • Helen Willberg, of Lower Hutt, QSM for services to music.
    Helen Willberg, of Lower Hutt, QSM for services to music
  • Lieutenant Colonel Peter Hall, of New York, DSD for services to the New Zealand Defence Force.
    Lieutenant Colonel Peter Hall, of New York, DSD for services to the New Zealand Defence Force
  • Major Graham Hickman, of Burnham, DSD for services to the New Zealand Defence Force and brass bands.
    Major Graham Hickman, of Burnham, DSD for services to the New Zealand Defence Force and brass bands
  • Corporal Ewen Vanner, DSD for services to the New Zealand Defence Force.
    Corporal Ewen Vanner, DSD for services to the New Zealand Defence Force

View all image galleries

Content wrapper

Help us improve the Governor-General website

Your feedback is very important in helping us improve the the Governor-General website.

More menu anchor

Back to top

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
  • Roles and functions of the Governor-General
  • Conditions of Appointment
  • History
  • Invitations, patronage and cards
  • Contacting the Governor-General
  • Official portraits
  • Royal Commission Reports
Government House
  • Government House Wellington
  • Government House Auckland
  • Other Government Houses
  • Staff at Government House
News and events
  • News archive
Publications
  • Publications archive
  • Historical essays
  • Media statements
  • Speeches
  • Image galleries
  • Image search

© Copyright 2023 Government House.

  • Contact us
  • Copyright and licensing
  • Privacy
  • Site map
Visit the Homepage | New Zealand Government Visit the Homepage | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Government