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Governor-General's Strategic Priorities 2021-2026

Feature
Issue date:
Thu 21 Jul 2022

Dame Patsy Reddy's Coat of Arms

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Issue date:
Mon 20 Sep 2021

A description of Dame Patsy Reddy's Coat of Arms.

Her Majesty The Queen's Commonwealth Day Message 2021

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Mon 8 Mar 2021

Bold Steps

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Tue 6 Aug 2019

Taitamāhine mā, tena koutou. 

Nau Mai ki te Whare Kawana. 

Haria mai o wawata 

Haria mai o moemoea 

Poipoia ki te wairua kaha.

Koutou Katoa. 

Kia Ora Tatau katoa. 

Messages for Christchurch 4

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Thu 28 Mar 2019

Messages from Heads of State, foreign dignitaries and organisations sent to Dame Patsy following the Christchurch shootings.

Messages for Christchurch 3

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Thu 28 Mar 2019

Messages from Heads of State and foreign dignitaries following the Christchurch shootings

Messages for Christchurch

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Thu 28 Mar 2019

Messages from Heads of State, foreign dignitaries and organisations sent to Dame Patsy following the Christchurch shootings.

Messages for Christchurch 2

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Thu 28 Mar 2019

Messages from Heads of State, foreign dignitaries and organisations sent to Dame Patsy following the Christchurch shootings.

Message from the Governor of New South Wales

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Sat 16 Mar 2019

Message sent to Dame Patsy from the Governor of New South Wales, General The Hon David Hurley, following the Christchurch mosque shootings.

Message from HRH The Prince of Wales

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Sat 16 Mar 2019

The text of the message of condolence sent by HRH The Prince of Wales following the terroriat attack on Christchurch mosques:

Message from HM The Queen

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Fri 15 Mar 2019

“I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Christchurch today. Prince Philip and I send our condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives.

International Women's Day speech by Dr Hiria Hape

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Fri 8 Mar 2019

On International Women's Day, three women spoke about what the day meant to them. Dr Hiria Hape, who has been a kuia for several Governors-General, spoke about the impact of the contribution of the women in her family history.

Speech by Michelle Huang

Feature
Issue date:
Fri 8 Mar 2019

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

 

Global Women International Women's Day Event

Feature
Issue date:
Wed 8 Mar 2017

Dame Patsy Reddy was one of four accomplished New Zealand women who spoke at the Global Women International Women's Day event at the Auckland War Memorial Museum on Wednesday 8 March, 2017.

HM The Queen's Message to Christchurch

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Issue date:
Tue 21 Feb 2017

The Bledisloe Address - Waitangi Day 2017

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Issue date:
Mon 6 Feb 2017

Kei aku manuhiri o te rā, tena koutou.

Greetings to you my guests.

Tēnā tatau i te Rā o Waitangi.

Greetings to us all on Waitangi Day

Tēnā tatau i te Tiriti o Waitangi me tona kawenata.

Dame Patsy's New Year Message

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Sun 1 Jan 2017
Dame Patsy Reddy - New Year Message

New Year Honours List 2017

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Sat 31 Dec 2016

The Queen's New Year Honours List 2017 has been released.

The Governor-General, Dame Patsy Reddy is looking forward to congratulating all the recipients in person at investiture ceremonies in Wellington and Auckland next year.

Message from HRH The Prince of Wales

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Sat 19 Nov 2016

Message from HM The Queen regarding the North Canterbury earthquake

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Thu 17 Nov 2016

Messages from the Governor-General and Dutch King and Queen

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Tue 15 Nov 2016

Swearing-In Ceremony

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Mon 17 Oct 2016

Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, GNZM, QSO was sworn in as the 21st Governor-General of New Zealand at Parliament in Wellington on Wednesday, 28 September, 2016.

Armorial Bearings - Sir Jerry Mateparae

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Fri 23 Sep 2016

The Armorial Bearings of Sir Jerry Mateparae have been finalised.

Beer Braised Beef Cheeks

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Issue date:
Thu 4 Aug 2016

Winter's not quite done with us so here's a winter warmer recipe from Goverment House chef Simon Peacock.

Ingredients

1 small bunch fresh thyme

1 onion, roughly chopped

1 carrot, roughly chopped

Queen approves honours for the Governor-General Designate

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Issue date:
Mon 27 Jun 2016

Boots the Cat - The Biography

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Issue date:
Tue 14 Jun 2016

Boots is the Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae's cat. He lives at Government House with the Mateparae family and loves the attention he gets from the many visitors to the House and Visitor Centre.

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

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Issue date:
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.

New Year Message

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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.

A ceremony of welcome in New Zealand

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Fri 21 Aug 2015

The Governor-General often hosts ceremonies of welcome for Heads of State and dignitaries from other countries.

Charlotte Royale cake recipe

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Mon 6 Jul 2015

Charlotte Royale recipe - in honour of Princess Charlotte

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Mon 6 Jul 2015

Charlotte Royale

Prince Harry - Visit Itinerary

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Issue date:
Fri 8 May 2015

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