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Message of condolence for the passing of HRH Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili

Media statement
Issue date:
Wed 31 May 2023

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.

He Rā Rākau Tītapu – King Charles III Coronation Planting

Speech
Issue date:
Mon 22 May 2023

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.

Statement Regarding the Newtown Fire

Media statement
Issue date:
Tue 16 May 2023

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

Inspirational New Zealanders - He Manukura Whenua, He Manukura Tangata

Education
Issue date:
Thu 11 May 2023

Anzac Day Dawn Service 2023

Speech
Issue date:
Tue 25 Apr 2023
Address given by the Rt Hon Dame Helen Winkelmann, the Administrator of the Government.

Anzac Day National Commemoration 2023

Speech
Issue date:
Tue 25 Apr 2023

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.

Royal Commission - Native Lands and Native Land Tenure 1907 Part 1

Constitutional
Issue date:
Fri 14 Apr 2023

Native Lands and Native Land Tenure 1907 Part Three

Constitutional
Issue date:
Fri 14 Apr 2023

Auckland Water Commission 1927

Constitutional
Issue date:
Fri 14 Apr 2023

Desirability of Establishing an Additional Meat-Export Slaughterhouse in Southland 1951

Constitutional
Issue date:
Fri 14 Apr 2023

Parliamentary Salaries and Allowances 1951

Constitutional
Issue date:
Fri 14 Apr 2023

The Waterfront Industry 1952

Constitutional
Issue date:
Fri 14 Apr 2023

Parliamentary Salaries and Allowances 1955

Constitutional
Issue date:
Fri 14 Apr 2023

Consular Corps Dinner 2023

Speech
Issue date:
Thu 30 Mar 2023

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.

 

Opening of St Kentigern Preschool

Speech
Issue date:
Thu 30 Mar 2023

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

2023 Asia Pacific Judicial Colloquium

Speech
Issue date:
Tue 28 Mar 2023

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.

Arohanui Strings Concert

Speech
Issue date:
Thu 23 Mar 2023

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.

Welcome at Ōtākou Marae

Speech
Issue date:
Wed 22 Mar 2023

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

The Dunedin Study 50th Celebration

Speech
Issue date:
Wed 22 Mar 2023

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.

Theatre Artists' Charitable Trust 35th Anniversary

Speech
Issue date:
Thu 16 Mar 2023

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.

His Majesty King Charles III Commonwealth Day Message 2023

Media statement
Issue date:
Mon 13 Mar 2023

Powhiri at Takapuwahia Marae and Launch of Hapu Mama Hub

Speech
Issue date:
Wed 8 Mar 2023

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

I specifically acknowledge

Community Foundations of New Zealand

Speech
Issue date:
Thu 2 Mar 2023

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.

Rare Disorders New Zealand morning tea

Speech
Issue date:
Tue 28 Feb 2023

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:

Electoral Commission National Training for Returning Officers

Speech
Issue date:
Tue 21 Feb 2023

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.

Reception for the Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals

Speech
Issue date:
Thu 16 Feb 2023

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.

Waitangi Day Address 2023

Speech
Issue date:
Mon 6 Feb 2023

Ko ‘te amorangi ki mua’
ko ‘te hāpai ō ki muri’.

Tuatahi ki te Atua,
koia te tīmatanga,
koia ano te whakamutunga
o ngā mea katoa.

Waitangi National Trust Board Commemorative Function

Speech
Issue date:
Sun 5 Feb 2023

Kei āku nui,
kei āku rahi
rau Rangatira mā.

Kotahi te kākaho, ka whati
ki te kāpuia, e kore e whati.

His Majesty King Charles III Waitangi Day Message 2023

Media statement
Issue date:
Sun 5 Feb 2023

Welcome onto Te Whare Rūnanga

Speech
Issue date:
Fri 3 Feb 2023

Ko ‘te amorangi ki mua’,
ko ‘te hāpai ō ki muri’

Tuatahi ki te Atua,  
koia te tīmatanga, 
koia ano te whakamutunga 
o ngā mea katoa. 

A message from His Majesty King Charles III to those affected by the recent flooding and severe weather

Media statement
Issue date:
Thu 2 Feb 2023

Iwi Chairs Gala Dinner 2023

Speech
Issue date:
Thu 2 Feb 2023

Kei āku nui,
kei āku rahi,
koutou nga ringa raupā o nga iwi,
puta noa i te motu.

Tena koutou
tena koutou
tena tātou katoa.

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