Publications archive

Olympic Reception

Speech

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Sat 30 Apr 2016

On 29 April 2016, the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae hosted a reception at Government House Auckland for New Zealand athletes and support staff.

State Dinner for the President of India

Speech

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Sat 30 Apr 2016

Speech given by the Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae at a State Dinner for the President of India, HE Pranab Mukherjee at Government House in Auckland

Anzac Day Dawn Service

Speech

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Mon 25 Apr 2016

Delivered at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park.

National Commemorative Service

Speech

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Mon 25 Apr 2016

Delivered at Pukeahu National War Memorial

Anzac Dinner

Speech

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Sun 24 Apr 2016

Delivered on the eve at Anzac Day, at a dinner attended by Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Service Chiefs and veterans.

The Governor-General's ANZAC of the Year Award 2016 in association with the RSA

Speech

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Fri 22 Apr 2016

Speech given at the ceremony presenting the The Governor-General's ANZAC of the Year Award 2016 in association with the RSA to Barbara Cunningham of Mataura.

Reserve Bank launch of new banknotes

Speech

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Mon 11 Apr 2016

Delivered on 11 April at a reception to launch the new $20, $50 and $100 note at Government House.

Royal New Zealand Navy Parade

Speech

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Thu 31 Mar 2016

Delivered at the annual RNZN Division Parade in Auckland.

Our Nation's Children Art Competition

Speech

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Wed 30 Mar 2016

Delivered at a reception at Government House Auckland to launch the competition and the Bay of Islands Education Network.

Opening of the Royal Easter Show

Speech

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Wed 23 Mar 2016

The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae officially opened the Royal Easter Show at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland

New Zealand Festival Partners

Speech

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Tue 22 Mar 2016

Delivered at a reception at Government House on 22 March for supporters of the New Zealand Festival.

Wellington Homeopaths Case-Taking Workshop

Speech

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Sat 19 Mar 2016

Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a homeopathy case-taking workshop at Government House in Wellington.

Habitat for Humanity

Speech

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Wed 16 Mar 2016

Delivered on 16 March at a fund-raising dinner for Habitat for Humanity at Government House Wellington.

Commonwealth Day Message from Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II

Speech

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Mon 14 Mar 2016

Delivered at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul on 14 March 2016.

Wellington Club 175th Anniversary Garden Reception

Speech

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Sun 13 Mar 2016

Speech given at a reception celebrating the 175th anniversary of the founding of The Wellington Club

Excellence in Foster Care Awards

Speech

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Fri 11 Mar 2016

Delivered at a reception at Government House on 11 March 2016 to honour the recipients of Excellence in Foster Care Awards.

Look Good Feel Better Workshop and Luncheon

Speech

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Tue 8 Mar 2016

Speech given by Lady Janine Mateparae at a Look Good Feel Better workshop and luncheon at Government House.

'Chinese ANZACS' Book Launch

Speech

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Mon 7 Mar 2016

Speech given at the launch of the book "Chinese ANZACS" by Alistair Kennedy

Christchurch Earthquake Commemorative Service

Speech

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Mon 22 Feb 2016

Delivered on 22 February 2016 on the fifth anniversary of the severe earthquake that damaged much of Christchurch and killed 185 people.

The Governor-General's Anzac of the Year Award 2016

Feature

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Thu 18 Feb 2016

The Governor-General’s Anzac of the Year Award looks to honour someone whose achievements demonstrate the qualities of comradeship, compassion, courage and commitment.

Waihi Tunnellers Memorial

Speech

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Fri 12 Feb 2016

Delivered on Friday 12 February at Gilmour Park in Waihi at the site of a Memorial to the men of the tunneling unit established for operations on the Western Front in the First World War.

Operation Neptune

Speech

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Mon 8 Feb 2016

Speech given at a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Royal New Zealand Navy at Government House Auckland.

Consular Corps Reception

Speech

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Sun 7 Feb 2016

Speech given at a reception for the members of the Consular Corps at Government House Auckland

Opening of Te Kōngahu- Museum of Waitangi

Speech

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Fri 5 Feb 2016

Speech given by the Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae at the opening of Te Kōngahu- Museum of Waitangi

New Year Message

Feature

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Fri 1 Jan 2016

Kia ora tatou. Nga mihi o te tau hou.

New Year greetings to you all. I hope you all have been able to relax and share time with family and friends during the festive season so far.

Frances Clarke Memorial Awards 2015

Speech

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Fri 11 Dec 2015

Nationhood Reception Auckland

Speech

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Tue 24 Nov 2015

Speech given by the Governor-General at a reception celebrating nationhood at Government House Auckland.

Red Cross National Council Centenary Meeting

Speech

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Mon 9 Nov 2015

Speech given at the opening of the Red Cross National Council Centenary meeting in Wellington

Royal New Zealand Dental Corps 100th Anniversary

Speech

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Fri 6 Nov 2015

Nga rangatira, e kui mā, e koro mā e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all.