State Opening of the 54th Parliament | The Governor-General of New Zealand

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Issue date:

Wednesday, 6 December 2023

Occasion:

Constitutional event

Governor-General:

Dame Cindy Kiro - [2021 – 2026]

Location:

Wellington

Dame Cindy inspects the guard of honour

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Military representatives on the steps of Parliament

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Dame Cindy is led onto the forecourt of Parliament

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Dame Cindy with the Guard Commander

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The Black Rod leads the Governor-General across the tiles

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Phillip O'Shea leads Dame Cindy into the Legislative Chamber

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The Prime Minister brings the Speech from the Throne to the Governor-General

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Dame Cindy reads the Speech from the Throne

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A waiata is sung as Dame Cindy leaves the chamber

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Dame Cindy and Jim Bolger at the Prime Minister's Reception

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Wednesday, 6 December 2023