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Rain has forced Government House Auckland to cancel the Bledisloe Garden Reception, which was due to start at 4pm this afternoon. The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae, will still be marking Waitangi Day with a special citizenship ceremony for 25 people from 21 countries, at 2.45pm.
For further information, please contact Nerina Bennett, Public Affairs Manager on 021 470 583.