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  • The Governor-General
    • Biography of The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO
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  • Sir Jerry Mateparae makes first visit to Christchurch

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Mon 3 Oct 2011
    The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae, will tomorrow undertake their first visit to Christchurch and Canterbury since being sworn-in on 31 August this year.
  • NZSAS death in Afghanistan

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Wed 28 Sep 2011
    The Governor-General and Lady Janine Mateparae express their condolences
  • Credentials Ceremony

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    Issue date:
    Thu 15 Sep 2011
    New Governor-General hosts his first credentials ceremony
  • Governor-General to visit Dunedin

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    Issue date:
    Thu 15 Sep 2011
    The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae, will tomorrow undertake their first visit to Dunedin since being appointed last month.
  • NZSAS death in Afghanistan

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Sat 20 Aug 2011
    The Governor-General and Lady Susan express their condolences
  • Jaguar sale

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Tue 16 Aug 2011
    Government House limousine to be sold
  • Order of New Zealand Dinner

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    Issue date:
    Thu 11 Aug 2011
    Members of New Zealand's highest honour to visit Government House Wellington
  • Governor-General to visit Lyttelton

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Thu 4 Aug 2011
    The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand, are returning to Christchurch tomorrow (Friday 5 August 2011) to visit the port town of Lyttelton.
  • Investitures at Government House Wellington

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    Issue date:
    Mon 1 Aug 2011
    Cricketer Stephen Fleming, Silver Ferns Coach Ruth Aitken, plastic surgeon Professor Swee Tan, businessman Christopher Parkin, former Mayor of Wellington Kerry Prendergast, winemaker Allan Scott, and educationalist Sir John Graham are among more than 120 people whose diverse achievements will be celebrated at investiture ceremonies at Government House in Wellington this week.
  • Bravery and service recognised

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Mon 25 Jul 2011
    Investitures at Government House Auckland
  • Governor-General leaves hospital

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    Issue date:
    Thu 14 Jul 2011
    Sir Anand to recuperate at Government House
  • Governor-General in hospital

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    Issue date:
    Mon 11 Jul 2011
    Sir Anand resting in Auckland Hospital
  • Bravery recognised at Government House

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    Issue date:
    Tue 28 Jun 2011
    The Governor-General recognises brave New Zealanders
  • Credentials Ceremony

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Thu 16 Jun 2011
    New ambassadors from Viet Nam, Argentina, Algeria and El Salvador presented their credentials to Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand at a ceremony at Government House, Wellington on Thursday, 16 June 2011.
  • Matariki Reception at Government House

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Tue 14 Jun 2011
    The Governor-General will host a reception to celebrate Matariki at Government House in Wellington tomorrow evening (15 June).
  • Governor-General farewells Northland

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Mon 30 May 2011
    Governor-General, Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand will begin a two day visit to Northland tomorrow (Friday 27 May). 
  • Investiture ceremony for Sir Tamati Reedy

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    Issue date:
    Tue 24 May 2011
    Māori leader to be knighted
  • Governor-General to visit Finland

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    Issue date:
    Wed 27 Apr 2011
    The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand are to make an Official Visit to Finland after attending the Royal Wedding.
  • Royal Gift details announced

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    Issue date:
    Mon 18 Apr 2011
    Governor-General welcomes gift to Prince William and Catherine Middleton
  • Investitures return to Government House

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Mon 11 Apr 2011
    First investitures in Wellington House in more than two years.
  • Take the bus to the open days

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    Issue date:
    Thu 7 Apr 2011
    Public urged to use public transport to get to Government House open days
  • Investitures at Government House Auckland

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Tue 5 Apr 2011
    Rugby League legend Steve Price and veteran broadcaster Phillip Leishman are among more than 30 people whose diverse achievements will be celebrated at investiture ceremonies at Government House Auckland this Thursday.
  • Governor-General enters social media world

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Mon 4 Apr 2011
    Government House has established an Official Facebook Page and a Twitter account, on behalf of the Governor-General, to communicate with the thousands of New Zealanders using social media.
  • Bravery awards

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Sat 2 Apr 2011
    Acts of bravery recognised in special honours list
  • Credentials

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Thu 31 Mar 2011
    New ambassadors from Turkey, Portugal, Timor-Leste, Iraq and Peru to present credentials
  • Bravery Recognised

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Fri 25 Mar 2011
    The bravery of three men, who saved two men from drowning in perilous conditions, is to be recognised by Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, at a ceremony in Christchurch on Sunday.
  • Commonwealth Day message

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Tue 15 Mar 2011
    The Queen's Commonwealth Day message
  • Governor-General Designate congratulated

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Tue 8 Mar 2011
    Sir Anand Satyanand welcomes his successor
  • Governor-General returns to Christchurch

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Mon 7 Mar 2011
    The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand, are returning to Christchurch today (Monday 7 March 2011) to offer further support to those affected by the 22 February earthquake and to those assisting in the clean-up and community welfare efforts.
  • Christchurch Earthquake

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Thu 3 Mar 2011
    Governor-General expresses condolences to all those who lost their loved ones in the Christchurch earthquake
  • Governor-General visits Christchurch

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Sun 27 Feb 2011
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  • Canterbury earthquake

    News and updates
    Issue date:
    Tue 22 Feb 2011
    Governor-General sends a message of support to the people of Canterbury
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