“I want to meet as many New Zealanders as possible during the next five years and this visit represents the start of that endeavour. The visit is one that my wife Janine and I are very much looking forward to,” said Sir Jerry Mateparae.
Sir Jerry and Lady Janine will start by visiting King’s High School, and will also visit Montecillo Veterans' Home and Hospital to meet its residents.
As Patron of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award Programme, Scouting NZ and GirlGuiding NZ, the Governor-General will attend two award ceremonies to recognise high-achieving youth.
For more information and media wishing to attend any of the outlined events, please contact Rebekah Clement, Public Affairs Advisor, Government House on 021-243-7958.
Full Programme:
Friday 16 September
11:20am Visit to King’s High where Sir Jerry Mateparae will address the senior students
3:00pm Visit to Montecillo Veterans' Home & Hospital
6:00pm Sir Jerry and Lady Janine Mateparae host a dinner for Dave Cull, Mayor of Dunedin and Stephen Woodhead, Chairman, Otago Regional Council No Media
Saturday 17 September
10:30am Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Gold Badge Award Ceremony, John McGlashan College
1:30pm Scouts and Guides Queen's Badge and Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Badge Award Ceremony, John McGlashan College