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Harnessed: New Zealand’s War Horses

Speech
Issue date:
Wed 12 Dec 2012
Speech to open Harnessed: New Zealand’s War Horses exhibition, New Zealand Army Museum, Waiouru

Young Enterprise Scheme National Awards

Speech
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Tue 4 Dec 2012
Speech to the YES National Awards, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington

Tribute to the 28 (Māori) Battalion

Speech
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Sat 1 Dec 2012
Speech to a luncheon to mark the winding up of the 28 (Māori) Battalion Association, Pipitea Marae, Wellington

Sapper Moore-Jones Place renaming

Speech
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Fri 30 Nov 2012
Speech at the renaming of Sapper Moore-Jones Place, Hamilton

Sculpture unveiling

Speech
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Fri 30 Nov 2012
Speech to unveil a sculpture, Hamilton West School

Hamilton Girls' High School Arts and Cultural Centre

Speech
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Fri 30 Nov 2012
Speech to open the Hamilton Girls' High School Arts and Cultural Centre Nga Puawaitanga, Hamilton

2012 Attitude Awards

Speech
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Thu 29 Nov 2012
The Governor-General's opening address

Attitude Awards 2012

Speech
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Thu 29 Nov 2012
Speech and citation for Sir Murray Halberg, delivered at the 2012 Attitude Awards, Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland

Crown Prince of Belgium

Speech
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Tue 27 Nov 2012
Speech for a State Dinner in honour of the Crown Prince of Belgium, Government House Wellington

Canterbury Charity Hospital

Speech
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Sat 24 Nov 2012
Speech to open the west wing of the Canterbury Charity Hospital, Christchurch

Christchurch City Mission

Speech
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Fri 23 Nov 2012
Speech to open the new Christchurch City Mission, Christchurch

YHA Rolleston House reopening

Speech
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Fri 23 Nov 2012
Speech to reopen YHA Rolleston House, Christchurch

AMP Scholarship Awards Dinner

Speech
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Thu 22 Nov 2012
A speech by the Governor-General at the Awards Dinner

Birthday cake

Feature
Issue date:
Wed 14 Nov 2012
Secrets of Government House birthday cake revealed

Birthday celebration

Speech
Issue date:
Wed 14 Nov 2012
Speech to the 14 November birthday celebration, Government House Wellington

Visitor Centre opening

Speech
Issue date:
Wed 14 Nov 2012
Speech at the opening of the Government House Visitor Centre, Wellington

Diamond Jubilee visit

Feature
Issue date:
Tue 13 Nov 2012
Royal couple to visit Auckland, Wellington, Manawatu and Christchurch

Scouts New Zealand reception

Speech
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Fri 9 Nov 2012
Speech to a reception to mark 100 years since Governor Lord Islington became Chief Scout, Government House Wellington

Excellence in Foster Care Awards

Speech
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Mon 5 Nov 2012
Speech to the 2012 Excellence in Foster Care Awards, Government House Wellington

Methodist Conference centenary

Speech
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Sat 3 Nov 2012
Speech to a dinner to mark the centenary of Methodist conferences in New Zealand, Pipitea Marae

Arthritis New Zealand Awards

Speech
Issue date:
Sat 3 Nov 2012
Speech for the Arthritis New Zealand Awards, Government House Wellington

Save the Children New Zealand

Speech
Issue date:
Fri 2 Nov 2012
Save the Children New Zealand reception, Government House Wellington

Sir George Elliot Scholarship Awards

Speech
Issue date:
Thu 1 Nov 2012
Speech to award the Sir George Elliot Scholarships 2012, Government House Auckland

Foundation for Youth Development Excellence Awards

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Thu 1 Nov 2012
Speech to the Foundation for Youth Development Excellence Awards, Government House Auckland

Travelling Books 2012

Speech
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Wed 31 Oct 2012
Speech to launch Travelling Books 2012, Government House Auckland

Bowen Hospital

Speech
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Sat 27 Oct 2012
Speech to open new theatres and day-stay suite, Bowen Hospital, Wellington

Royal reception

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Fri 26 Oct 2012
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall prepare for trip to downunder

State Dinner for the President of the Philippines

Speech
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Tue 23 Oct 2012
Speech to the State Dinner for the President of the Philippines, Government House, Wellington

Whakarongo School Navigator Centre Opening

Speech
Issue date:
Fri 19 Oct 2012
A speech to officially open the Whakarongo School Navigator Centre

Opening of Te Awamutu College Gymnasium

Speech
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Thu 18 Oct 2012
Speech to open Te Awamutu College Gymnasium, Te Awamutu

Order of New Zealand Dinner

Speech
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Thu 18 Oct 2012
Speech to an Order of New Zealand Dinner, Government House Wellington

Frances Clarke Memorial Awards 2012

Speech
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Wed 17 Oct 2012
A speech to those gathered for the annual Wellington Down Syndrome Association Awards Ceremony
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