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Speaker confirmation ceremony

Speech
Issue date:
Tue 20 Dec 2011
Speech to confirm Dr The Rt Hon Lockwood Smith as Speaker, Government House Wellington

Speaker-elect confirmation ceremony

Feature
Issue date:
Tue 20 Dec 2011
Dr Smith confirmed as Speaker of the House

Appointment of the new Government

Feature
Issue date:
Wed 14 Dec 2011
The Governor-General appoints the new Government

2011 Realise the Dream Awards Ceremony

Speech
Issue date:
Fri 9 Dec 2011
As Patron of the Royal Society of New Zealand, the Governor-General addresses those attending the Awards Ceremony

Sir Peter Blake 10th Anniversary Tribute

Speech
Issue date:
Tue 6 Dec 2011

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New Zealand Gallantry Awards

Speech
Issue date:
Tue 6 Dec 2011
Speech to a Gallantry investiture ceremony, Government House Wellington

International Volunteer Day Reception

Speech
Issue date:
Mon 5 Dec 2011
A speech to guests attending a reception hosted by the Governor-General, in celebration of International Volunteer Day

Te Araroa - The Long Pathway opening

Speech
Issue date:
Sat 3 Dec 2011
Speech to open Te Araroa Trail, Shorland Park, Wellington

Young Enterprise Trust Alumni Reception

Speech
Issue date:
Wed 30 Nov 2011
Speech to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Young Enterprise Trust and the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme, Government House Wellington

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Emblem

Feature
Issue date:
Tue 29 Nov 2011
New emblem to mark the Diamond Jubilee

Land Search and Rescue Annual Awards Dinner

Speech
Issue date:
Sat 26 Nov 2011
The Governor-General's address as the inaugural Patron of Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR).

Pulman Lodge opening

Speech
Issue date:
Fri 25 Nov 2011
Speech to open the Pulman Lodge, Takanini

Sir George Elliot Scholarships Award ceremony

Speech
Issue date:
Fri 25 Nov 2011
Speech to award the 2011 Sir George Elliot Scholarships, Government House Auckland

Otiria Marae

Speech
Issue date:
Thu 24 Nov 2011
Speech on being welcomed on to Otiria Marae, Moerewa

Asthma Foundation 2011 Achiever's Awards

Speech
Issue date:
Tue 22 Nov 2011
A speech at the Asthma Foundation 2011 Achiever's Awards at Government House in Wellington

Pike River Memorial Service

Speech
Issue date:
Sat 19 Nov 2011
Speech to the Memorial Service to mark the 1st anniversary of the Pike River Mine Disaster, Rugby Park, Greymouth

RNZRSA National Council Meeting

Speech
Issue date:
Mon 14 Nov 2011
Speech to open the RNZRSA National Council, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington

Order of St John Investiture

Speech
Issue date:
Sun 13 Nov 2011
Speech to an Order of St John Investiture, First Presbyterian Church, Invercargill

Waikato University Student Centre

Speech
Issue date:
Wed 9 Nov 2011
Speech to open the University of Waikato Student Centre, Hamilton

Plunket Conference

Speech
Issue date:
Tue 8 Nov 2011
An opening address to the 60th Plunket National Conference

Red Cross National Council

Speech
Issue date:
Sat 5 Nov 2011
Speech to open the National Council of the New Zealand Red Cross, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington

United Fire Brigades’ Association National Waterways Challenge

Speech
Issue date:
Fri 4 Nov 2011
A speech to officially open the United Fire Brigades’ Association National Waterways Challenge in Carterton

Constellation Cup

Speech
Issue date:
Sun 30 Oct 2011
Speech to pre-match luncheon before the deciding Constellation Cup netball test, Melbourne

Rugby World Cup

Feature
Issue date:
Fri 28 Oct 2011
Message from the Queen of New Zealand on the All Blacks' victory

2011 Frances Clarke Memorial Awards

Speech
Issue date:
Thu 27 Oct 2011
A speech at the 2011 Frances Clarke Memorial Awards at Government House Wellington

State Swearing-in of Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae

Feature
Issue date:
Tue 11 Oct 2011
A Government House short film

Kaiapoi High School Visit

Speech
Issue date:
Wed 5 Oct 2011
Speech to students of Kaiapoi High School

Royal NZ Navy 70th Anniversary

Feature
Issue date:
Mon 3 Oct 2011
The Governor-General hosted and attended associated events

Changing of the Royal New Zealand Navy Queen's Colour

Speech
Issue date:
Sat 1 Oct 2011
A speech at the changing of the Royal New Zealand Navy Queen's Colour - Parliament Forecourt, Wellington

New Zealand Gallantry Awards

Feature
Issue date:
Sat 1 Oct 2011
Government House has today issued a special honours list

Reception to Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Royal New Zealand Navy

Speech
Issue date:
Fri 30 Sep 2011
A speech to those gathered at Government House in Wellington to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the RNZN.

Charles John Monro Sculpture Unveiling

Speech
Issue date:
Tue 27 Sep 2011
Speech to unveil the Charles John Monro sculpture which stands at the entrance to the NZ Rugby Museum in Palmerston North
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