Publications archive

Royal Humane Society of New Zealand Awards Presentation

Speech

Issue date:

Fri 30 Sep 2016

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou.

Nau mai, haere mai rā ki te Whare Kāwana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Na reira, kia ora tātou katoa.

Swearing-in Ceremony

Speech

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Wed 28 Sep 2016

On 28 September, The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, GNZM, QSO was sworn in as New Zealand's 21st Governor-General at Parliament.

Armorial Bearings - Sir Jerry Mateparae

Feature

Issue date:

Fri 23 Sep 2016

The Armorial Bearings of Sir Jerry Mateparae have been finalised.

State Farewell Luncheon

Speech

Issue date:

Wed 24 Aug 2016

Delivered at the Banquet Hall at Parliament, on 24 August

Lady Janine Mateparae's speech at the State Farewell Luncheon

Speech

Issue date:

Wed 24 Aug 2016

Delivered at the Banquet Hall, during the State Farewell Luncheon for the Governor-General, Lt Gen the Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine

Commemoration Service for the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War

Speech

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Thu 18 Aug 2016

Delivered at the Hall of Memories, Pukeahu, on 17 August 2016, Vietnam Veterans' Day, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.

Queen Elizabeth II Pukeahu Education Centre Opening

Speech

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Wed 17 Aug 2016

Speech given by Sir Jerry Mateparae at the official opening of the Queen Elizabeth II Pukeahu Education Centre at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

Beer Braised Beef Cheeks

Feature

Issue date:

Thu 4 Aug 2016

Winter's not quite done with us so here's a winter warmer recipe from Goverment House chef Simon Peacock.

Ingredients

1 small bunch fresh thyme

1 onion, roughly chopped

1 carrot, roughly chopped

Order of New Zealand Dinner

Speech

Issue date:

Fri 29 Jul 2016

Delivered on 29 July at a dinner to honour Members of the Order of New Zealand and their guests.

Suppliers' Reception in Wellington

Speech

Issue date:

Wed 27 Jul 2016

On 27 July 2016, The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a reception for companies, tradespeople, medical personnel, and public servants who provide services to Their Excellencies or to Government House.

Vietnam Entertainers Medal Ceremony

Speech

Issue date:

Wed 20 Jul 2016

The Governor-General. Sir Jerry Mateparae officiated at a medal ceremony for New Zealand singers and musicians who entertained the troops in Vietnam

Rio 2016 Paralympics NZ Team Presentation

Speech

Issue date:

Tue 19 Jul 2016

Speech given by the Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae at the official presentation of the team for the Rio 2016 Paralympics

Duntroon Society Luncheon

Speech

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Sun 10 Jul 2016

The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a luncheon for members of the Duntroon Society

Reception for the Diplomatic Corps

Speech

Issue date:

Fri 8 Jul 2016

Delivered on 8 July at Government House Wellington, to Members of the Diplomatic Corps

Patronage Reception - Lady Janine Mateparae

Speech

Issue date:

Thu 7 Jul 2016

Kia ora tātou katoa – greetings to you all.

Massey Artist in Residence - Matairangi Mahi Toi

Speech

Issue date:

Wed 6 Jul 2016

The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae visited Massey University's College of Creative Arts to announce Matairangi Mahi Toi, a new Artist in Residence programme at Government House. He also unveiled Pakau Taua, the work created by the inaugural Artist in residence, Ross Hemera.

Patronage Reception - Wellington

Speech

Issue date:

Tue 5 Jul 2016

The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae held a reception at Government House in Wellington for patronage groups and organisations.

Senior Military Officers' Dinner

Speech

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Wed 29 Jun 2016

Delivered at a dinner for senior officers of the Armed Forces.

Queen approves honours for the Governor-General Designate

Feature

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Mon 27 Jun 2016

Dame Malvina Major Foundation and Wellington Friends of the Opera

Speech

Issue date:

Sun 26 Jun 2016

The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a concert and reception in support of the Dame Malvina Major Foundation and Wellington Friends of the Opera at Government House in Wellington

Police Dinner

Speech

Issue date:

Sun 26 Jun 2016

The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a dinner in honour of the Executive and Operational Command of the New Zealand Police.

New Zealand Federation of Women's Institute's 95th AGM and Conference

Speech

Issue date:

Mon 20 Jun 2016

Speech given by Lady Janine Mateparae at the New Zealand Federation of Women's Institutes 95th AGM and Conference at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington

Public Service Chief Executives' Dinner

Speech

Issue date:

Mon 20 Jun 2016

Delivered at Government House Wellington at a dinner for Public Service Chief Executives.

Matariki 2016

Speech

Issue date:

Sat 18 Jun 2016

Speech given by the Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae at a reception to celebrate Matariki at Government House in Wellington

New Zealand Pain Foundation

Speech

Issue date:

Thu 16 Jun 2016

Delivered at the New Zealand Pain Foundation in Wellington

Judiciary Dinner

Speech

Issue date:

Thu 16 Jun 2016

Delivered at a dinner in honour of Supreme Court and High Court Judges, at Government House Wellington

Boots the Cat - The Biography

Feature

Issue date:

Tue 14 Jun 2016

Boots is the Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae's cat. He lives at Government House with the Mateparae family and loves the attention he gets from the many visitors to the House and Visitor Centre.