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St Andrew's College

Speech
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Thu 23 Feb 2012
Speech to open the St Andrew's College Preparatory School, Christchurch

Royal Humane Society of New Zealand

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Wed 22 Feb 2012
Speech to present a Royal Humane Society of New Zealand, North Hagley Park, Christchurch

Emergency Services BBQ

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Wed 22 Feb 2012
A speech to those gathered at the Emergency Services BBQ

Earthquake Memorial Service

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Wed 22 Feb 2012
Address to the memorial service to mark the first anniversary of the 22 February earthquake, North Hagley Park, Christchurch

Rehua Marae

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Tue 21 Feb 2012
Speech on being welcomed on to Rehua Marae, Christchurch

New Zealander of the Year Awards

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Thu 16 Feb 2012
Speech to announce the New Zealander of the Year 2012, Langham Hotel, Auckland

International Baccalaureate Schools of NZ Scholars Award Presentation

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Wed 15 Feb 2012
Speech to an International Baccalaureate Schools of NZ Scholars Award Presentation, Government House Auckland

Diocesan multi-purpose sports turf complex

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Wed 15 Feb 2012
Speech to open the Diocesan multi-purpose sports turf complex, Diocesan School of Girls, Epsom, Auckland

UN Women's Empowerment Principles launch

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Mon 13 Feb 2012
Speech to launch the UN Women's Empowerment Principles, Government House Wellington

Waiāriki Institute of Technology

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Thu 9 Feb 2012
Speech to open Te Tāhuhuroa a Ihenga, Waiāriki Institute of Technology, Rotorua

Rotary Youth Leadership Award programme

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Thu 9 Feb 2012
Speech to a Rotary Youth Leadership Award programme reception, Government House Wellington

Citizenship ceremony

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Mon 6 Feb 2012
Speech at a citizenship ceremony, Government House Wellington

Waitangi Day address

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Mon 6 Feb 2012
Speech to mark Waitangi Day, Government House Wellington

Bledisloe Reception

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Sun 5 Feb 2012
Speech to the Bledisloe Reception, Copthorne Hotel grounds, Waitangi

King's College Chapel Close

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Thu 2 Feb 2012
Speech to open the King's College Chapel Close, Middlemore, Auckland

Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

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Mon 30 Jan 2012
Speech to luncheon aboard HMNZS Otago, Waitemata Harbour

Visit to Rātana Pā

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Wed 25 Jan 2012
Speech on Rātana Pā, Rātana

Speaker confirmation ceremony

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

2011 Realise the Dream Awards Ceremony

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

New Zealand Gallantry Awards

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

Sir Peter Blake 10th Anniversary Tribute

Speech
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Tue 6 Dec 2011

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International Volunteer Day Reception

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

Young Enterprise Trust Alumni Reception

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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

Land Search and Rescue Annual Awards Dinner

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

Sir George Elliot Scholarships Award ceremony

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

Pulman Lodge opening

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

Otiria Marae

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

Asthma Foundation 2011 Achiever's Awards

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

Pike River Memorial Service

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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

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

Order of St John Investiture

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