The Governor-General of New Zealand, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae, will host several events at Government House Auckland and Government House Wellington in honour of their visit, and will also accompany Ms Bryce and Mr Bryce to events in Christchurch and Queenstown.
Monday 27 February (Auckland)
8.30am: The Governor-General of Australia addresses Trans-Tasman Business Circle Leaders, The Conservatory, Level 7, SkyCity Grand Hotel. For information contact: Niree Creed, Senior Communications and Media Adviser, Government House Canberra: +61 418 625 595 or [email protected]
10am: Visit to Finlayson Park School; Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters. For information contact: Niree Creed on +61 418 625 595 or [email protected]
12.15pm: Diamond Jubilee Luncheon at Government House Auckland. Media who wish to attend to cover the speeches must contact Antony Paltridge, Public Affairs Manager, on 021 470 583.
2.30pm: Meeting with Pacific Island Academics and Community Leaders at the Fale Pasifika, University of Auckland. For information contact: Niree Creed on +61 418 625 595 or [email protected]
Tuesday 28 February (Wellington)
9.30am: Wreath Laying Ceremony, National War Memorial, Wellington
10am: State Welcome at Government House Wellington. Media who wish to attend must contact Antony Paltridge, Public Affairs Manager, on 021 470 583
1.40pm: Visit to Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington. For information contact: Niree Creed on +61 418 625 595 or [email protected]
2.40pm: Visit to the New Zealand School of Dance, Wellington. For information contact: Niree Creed on +61 418 625 595 or [email protected]
4pm: The Governor-General of Australia, HE Ms Quentin Bryce, receives a call from the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Hon John Key, at Government House Wellington. Photo opportunity only. Media wanting to attend must contact Antony Paltridge, Public Affairs Manager, on 021 470 583
5pm: The Governor-General of Australia, HE Ms Quentin Bryce, receives a call from the Leader of the Opposition, David Shearer MP, at Government House Wellington. Photo opportunity only. Media wanting to attend must contact Antony Paltridge, Public Affairs Manager, on 021 470 583
6.30pm: The Governor-General of New Zealand, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae, host a State Dinner for the Governor-General of Australia, HE Ms Quentin Bryce, and HE Mr Michael Bryce. Media who wish to attend to cover the speeches at the start must Antony Paltridge, Public Affairs Manager, on 021 470 583.
Wednesday 29 February (Christchurch)
(Accompanied by the Governor-General of New Zealand and Lady Janine Mateparae)
10.15am: The Governors-General of Australia and New Zealand attend a wreathlaying ceremony at the Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch. For information contact: Niree Creed, Senior Communications and Media Adviser, Government House Canberra: +61 418 625 595 or [email protected]
10.20am: Tour of Cashel Mall Restart Project . For information contact: Niree Creed, on +61 418 625 595 or [email protected]
11.20am: Meeting with Christchurch Earthquake Volunteers. For information contact: Niree Creed on +61 418 625 595 or [email protected]
11.45am: View Christchurch Cathedral ruins and Cathedral Square. Those who wish to attend should email the request to [email protected] no later than midday Tuesday, 28 February. Media are asked to meet outside Christchurch City Council Civic Offices in Hereford Street at 11am on Wednesday to travel by coach to Cathedral Square.
12.40pm: Visit to Burnham Military Camp. To attend, contact Zen Gregor, Defence Communications Advisor (Southern), NZDF, on 021 224 3367.
2.30pm: Visit to Lincoln University; briefings on trans-Tasman agricultural research projects. For information contact: Niree Creed on +61 418 625 595 or [email protected]
Thursday, 1 March (Queenstown)
(Accompanied by the Governor-General of New Zealand and Lady Janine Mateparae)
9.20 am: Visit to Queenstown Resort College to meet Queenstown Resort College students, Destination Queenstown officials and Alpine Sports Academy students. For information contact: Niree Creed on +61 418 625 595 or [email protected]
12.35pm: Biodiversity visit to Northburn Station; inspection of sustainable farming practices. For information contact: Niree Creed on +61 418 625 595 or [email protected]
For events other than those at Government House in Auckland or Wellington, all times are subject to change and media should be on site at least 15 minutes in advance.