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New Zealand Sign Language Online Dictionary

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Fri 24 Jun 2011
Speech to launch the New Zealand  Sign Language Online Dictionary, Hunter Council Chamber, Victoria University, Wellington

Arts Foundation: Icon Awards

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Thu 23 Jun 2011
A speech at the Arts Foundation Icon Awards Dinner at Government House Wellington. Barbara Anderson, Marti Friedlander, Sir Peter Jackson, Greer Twiss and Dame Gillian Weir were announced as 2011 Icon Artists.

Asia Forum of Wellington

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Wed 22 Jun 2011
Speech to a dinner to mark the 15th anniversary of the Asia Forum of Wellington, Government House Wellington

Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre Soup Kitchen

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Sun 19 Jun 2011
A speech to volunteers for the Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre Soup Kitchen at an afternoon tea reception at Government House Wellington.

Lutheran Synod

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Fri 17 Jun 2011
Speech to the 36th Lutheran Synod, St Paul's Lutheran Church, Wellington

Carillon Club and Wanderers Cricket Club Dinner

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Fri 17 Jun 2011
Speech to a Carillon Club and Wanderers Cricket Club dinner, Government House Wellington

Sri Lankan Food Festival

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Thu 16 Jun 2011
Speech to open the Sri Lankan Food Festival, Wellington

Matariki

Speech
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Wed 15 Jun 2011
The Governor-General's 2011 Matariki Address

Pacific leaders development course

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Wed 15 Jun 2011
Speech to a Pacific Leadership Development Course, Wellington

NZ Federation of Women's Institutes 90th AGM

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Mon 13 Jun 2011
A speech to officially open the 90th AGM of the NZ Federation of Women's Institutes in Palmerston North

Order of St John Investiture

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Sun 12 Jun 2011
Speech to an Order of St John Investiture Service, Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, Wellington

Order of St John Postulant's Dinner

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Sat 11 Jun 2011
Speech to the Order of St John Postulant's Dinner, Rydges Hotel, Wellington

Royal Wellington Golf Club

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Sun 5 Jun 2011
A speech at the Royal Wellington Golf Club Awards ceremony and Cobham Cup presentation 

Ahuwhenua Trophy Awards Dinner

Speech
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Fri 3 Jun 2011
2011 Ahuwhenua Trophy Awards Dinner, Events Centre, Rotorua

Rotary Club of Wellington President's Dinner

Speech
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Thu 2 Jun 2011
Speech to the Rotary Club of Wellington President's Dinner, Government House Wellington

United Nations Convention on Refugees

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Wed 1 Jun 2011
Speech to a reception marking the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on Refugees, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington

Former MPs Reception

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Mon 30 May 2011
Speech to a reception for the Association of Former Members of Parliament of New Zealand, Government House Wellington 

New Zealand Schools Debating Championships

Speech
Issue date:
Mon 30 May 2011
A speech at the Grand Final of the New Zealand Schools Debating Championships

Whāngārei Club Centenary Dinner

Speech
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Sat 28 May 2011
A speech at the Whāngārei Club Centenary Dinner

Northland Events Centre/Toll Stadium Official Opening

Speech
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Sat 28 May 2011
A speech to officially open the Northland Events Centre/Toll Stadium

Northland/Kaikohe Schools Visit

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Fri 27 May 2011
A speech at a combined schools Haka Powhiri and Karanga welcoming the Governor-General to Northland College, Kaikohe Intermediate and Kaikohe East and West Primary Schools

Ambury Park Centre for Riding Therapy Book Launch

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Thu 26 May 2011
A speech to launch Ambury Park Centre for Riding Therapy's history book "A Horse Tale".

Investiture of Sir Tamati Reedy

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Wed 25 May 2011
Speech at the investiture of Sir Tamati Reedy KNZM, Hiruharama Pā, Ruatoria

New Zealand Medical Students' Association Conference

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Sun 22 May 2011
Speech to the New Zealand Medical Students' Association annual conference, University of Auckland, Auckland

GirlGuiding New Zealand

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Sun 22 May 2011
A speech to the 2011 GirlGuiding New Zealand National Conference

2011 Rural Women New Zealand Conference

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Fri 20 May 2011
A speech to officially open the 2011 Rural Women New Zealand Conference.

Bench and Bar Dinner

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Thu 19 May 2011
Speech to the Bench and Bar Dinner, Wellington Club

Young Community Leaders Awards

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Tue 17 May 2011
Speech to the Young Community Leaders Awards, Government House Wellington

Bougainville Library Trust reception and auction

Speech
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Fri 13 May 2011
Speech to the Bougainville Library Trust reception, Government House Wellington

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association 30th Anniversary Reception

Speech
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Wed 11 May 2011
A speech at a reception to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association, Government House Wellington

Counselling Awareness Week 2011

Speech
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Tue 10 May 2011
A speech to officially launch Counselling Awareness Week 2011, Auckland 

Top Scholar Awards

Speech
Issue date:
Tue 10 May 2011
Speech to the 2010 Top Scholars Awards ceremony, Government House Wellington
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