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Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou kātoa

Ann-yong ha-sae-yo yoro-būn (greetings everyone)

Ann-yong ha-sae-yo yoro-būn (greetings everyone)

Thank you for having me here today. I am visiting the Republic Korea at the invitation of the Korean government for the 70th anniversary commemorations of the Armistice.

I was deeply shocked to learn of the shooting incident in Auckland this morning. My husband and I extend our sincerest sympathy to the families of the victims.

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ra ki te Whare Kawana o Tāmaki Makaurau. Welcome to Government House Auckland.

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana o Tamaki Makaurau.

Distinguished guests, warm greetings to you all, and welcome to Government House Auckland.

Kua hinga te totara I te wao nui a Tane

Today, in celebrating the life of Dame Cath Tizard, we must acknowledge her as a much-loved matriarch, who treasured her family and close friendships in her life.

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa.

I specifically acknowledge:

Kia orana kōtou katoatoa.

Kia orana kōtou katoatoa.

I wish to start by acknowledging, on behalf of New Zealand, representatives of mana enua – and specifically Pa ma Kainuku Ariki – the Cook Islands Government, and the Religious Advisory Council.

Kia orana kōtou katoatoa.

Kia orana kōtou katoatoa.

It’s my great pleasure to be here today, in support of the launch of this Healthy Schools Programme.

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa.

I specifically acknowledge:

The Honorable Peeni Henare

His Excellency Dr Davies and I wish to extend our deepest condolences to His Majesty King Tupou VI and the Tongan Royal Family following the recent passing of Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili.

Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Kia ora tātou katoa.

Dr Davies and I are deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of life at the Newtown hostel fire last night.

Rere ana nga roimata o Hine
Tērā te pae, o Te Riri.
Huihuia mai tātau katoa
Tēnei te pae, o Maumahara.
E nga iwi, kei aku rangatira
Wahine ma, tāne mā
Tēnā tātau katoa.

E kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa

I specifically acknowledge:
 

Mr Keu Mataroa, Consul-General of the Cook Islands.

Kia orana.

Rau rangatira mā, e nga tamariki o tēnei kura, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou, kia ora tātou katoa.

I acknowledge

Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Kia ora tātou katoa.

E nga rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou.  Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

Warm greetings to you all, and welcome to Government House Wellington.

Kai Tahu ki te rangi
Kai Te Ruahikihiki ki te whenua
Karanga mai! karanga mai! karanga mai!

E nga rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa.