Speeches

Speech on investing Rt Hon Helen Clark as a Member of the Order of New Zealand, Government House Auckland.

A speech to officially open Blockhouse Bay Intermediate's new Jubilee Hall.

Speech to a luncheon in honour of Rahul Gandhi MP, Government House Vogel, Lower Hutt

His Excellency's opening remarks at the annual APO Summer Matinee hosted by the Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Satyanand at Government House Auckland

His Excellency's address to the 2010 Chinese New Year celebrations, ASB Showgrounds, Auckland

Speech to the Victoria University of Wellington Centre for Public Law Conference, We the Peoples(s): Public Engagement and Participation in Government, Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

A speech to officially open the new Aranui High School technology and art block.

A speech to officially open Aranui High School's new technology and art block.

Speech to a Patronages reception, Mona Vale, Christchurch 

Address to the gathering at the RHS Bravery Awards. The Canterbury Club, Christchurch

Speech to an assembly at Windsor School, Christchurch

A speech to Limited Service Volunteer Company trainees.

Speech on visiting Strickland St Community Garden, Christchurch

Speech on visiting the GirlGuiding New Zealand National Office, Christchurch

A speech to a gathering at the Southern Ocan Athletes Competition prize giving.

Speech at Ōnuku Marae, Akaora

Speech to the Bledisloe Reception, Waitangi

Speech to the Royal New Zealand Navy Reviews, Devonport Naval Base, Auckland

Welcoming remarks for a hangi dinner for HRH Prince William, Government House Auckland.

Address to officially open the Hillary Trail in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park

Speech to officially open the Consultancy Advocacy and Research Trust Newton/Mt Cook facility

Speech to the 20th Anniversary Celebration Reception for Variety - The Children's Charity, Government House Auckland

Speech to the 50th Staff Course Graduation Dinner, Trentham Military Camp Officer's Mess, Upper Hutt.

Speech to the Commemorative Service to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the River Plate, National War Memorial, Wellington. 

Speech to the Diplomatic Reception hosted by Their Excellencies at Government House Vogel

Speech to the Royal Commonwealth Society and Trust Dinner in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the modern Commonwealth.

Speech as Reviewing Officer at the graduation parade of the Officer Cadet School of New Zealand, Waiouru

Speech to a White Ribbon Day Breakfast, St John's Theological College, Auckland

Speech to the Asia New Zealand Foundation Patron's Dinner, Government House Auckland

Speech on opening Learning Centre, St Peter's School, Cambridge

Speech to the NCW Hutt Valley branch end of year function and presentation of the SHE Trust Scholarships, Lower Hutt

Speech to the Relationship Services Whakawhanaungatanga 60th anniversary celebrations, Wellington