Invitations, patronage and cards

You can invite the Governor-General to attend or host events, or be a patron of your organisation.

You can also apply to have congratulatory cards sent out for notable birthdays and anniversaries.

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Invitations for the Governor-General

Online forms to invite the Governor-General to your event, essential information on event organisation and answers to some basic questions about protocol.
Hosting the Governor-General

Find out what to do when you host the Governor-General.
Order of precedence in New Zealand

A guide to the precedence of constitutional office holders and others, to be followed at State and official functions.
Applying for vice-regal patronage

The Governor-General serves as patron of a number of national organisations, recognising and supporting their important work across communities.
Current vice-regal patronages

The Governor-General serves as patron to charitable, cultural, sporting and service organisations to provide community leadership, promote national unity and acknowledge the historical traditions of royal patronage.
Congratulatory messages

Each year, Government House sends messages to people in New Zealand to celebrate significant wedding anniversaries and birthdays.

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