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Opera in the Garden

Speech
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Sat 8 Mar 2008
Opera in the Garden, Glenbervie Whangarei

Children's Day

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Sun 2 Mar 2008
Speech by Her Excellency Susan Satyanand at Children's Day at Government House, Wellington

NZ Central Indian Women's Conference

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Sat 1 Mar 2008
Speech by Her Excellency Susan Satyanand to open the NZ Central Indian Women's Conference at Bharat Bhavan Wellington Indian Association Complex Kilbirnie

Opening of Edgar Learning Centre

Speech
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Fri 29 Feb 2008
Opening of Edgar Learning Centre, John McGlashan College, Dunedin

University Club of Dunedin lunch

Speech
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Fri 29 Feb 2008
University Club of Dunedin lunch, Dunedin

Dr Marjorie Barclay Charitable Trust Cheque Presentation

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Fri 29 Feb 2008
Dr Marjorie Barclay Charitable Trust Cheque Presentation, Otago Museum, Dunedin

Volunteer Service Abroad Function

Speech
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Fri 22 Feb 2008
Volunteer Service Abroad Function, VSA premises, Wellington

Alison McAlpine Health and Fitness Centre Opening

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Fri 22 Feb 2008
Alison McAlpine Health and Fitness Centre Opening, Nelson College for Girls

State Dinner hosted by the Governor-General of Australia

Speech
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Mon 18 Feb 2008
State Dinner hosted by the Governor-General of Australia, Government House, Canberra

Court of Appeal 50th Anniversary

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Fri 15 Feb 2008
Speech by the Hon Anand Satyanand on the History and Role of the Court of Appeal to a dinner at Government House Wellington

Florence Nightingale Medal Presentation

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Fri 15 Feb 2008
Florence Nightingale Medal Presentation, Government House Wellington

Rotary Youth Leadership Award Programme

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Thu 14 Feb 2008
Rotary Youth Leadership Award Programme, Government House Wellington

Royal Humane Society of New Zealand Silver Awards presentation

Speech
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Tue 12 Feb 2008
Royal Humane Society of New Zealand Silver Awards presentation, Government House Wellington

Police Recruit Wing 247 Graduation

Speech
Issue date:
Thu 7 Feb 2008
Police Recruit Wing 247 Graduation, Royal NZ Police College, Porirua

Waitangi Day Address

Speech
Issue date:
Wed 6 Feb 2008
Waitangi Day Address, Government House Auckland

Bledisloe Reception

Speech
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Tue 5 Feb 2008
Bledisloe Reception, Copthorne Hotel Waitangi

The Breakfast Club Address

Speech
Issue date:
Fri 1 Feb 2008
The Breakfast Club Address, Cathedral Room, Auckland Club

Hibiscus Coast Hospice in-patient facility opening

Speech
Issue date:
Tue 29 Jan 2008
Hibiscus Coast Hospice in-patient facility opening, Orewa

16th Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum Welcome Reception

Speech
Issue date:
Sun 20 Jan 2008
16th Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum Welcome Reception, Government House Auckland

Auckland Chinese New Year Festival

Speech
Issue date:
Sat 19 Jan 2008
Auckland Chinese New Year Festival, ASB Auckland Showgrounds

Royal New Zealand Navy Divisions

Speech
Issue date:
Fri 18 Jan 2008
Reviewing Officer for the Royal NZ Navy Divisions, Devonport Naval Base, Auckland

World Bowls Championships

Speech
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Sat 12 Jan 2008
World Bowls Championships, Christchurch

University of Canterbury Graduation Address

Speech
Issue date:
Fri 21 Dec 2007
University of Canterbury Graduation Address, Christchurch Town Hall

Reception for the Independent Police Conduct Authority

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Issue date:
Tue 18 Dec 2007
Reception for the Independent Police Conduct Authority, Government House Wellington

Centenary of the Victoria Bridge

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Sat 15 Dec 2007
Centenary of the Victoria Bridge, Cambridge

Launch of Deodar III

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Fri 14 Dec 2007
Launch of Deodar III, Mechanics Bay, Auckland

Realise the Dream Dinner

Speech
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Thu 13 Dec 2007
Realise the Dream Dinner, Government House Wellington

Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce Reception

Speech
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Tue 11 Dec 2007
Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce Reception, Government House Wellington

The Governor-General's role as Commander-in-Chief

Speech
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Mon 10 Dec 2007
The Governor-General's role as Commander-in-Chief, NZ Defence College Command and Staff Course Visit to Government House Wellington

Farewell Reception for ELTO graduates

Speech
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Tue 4 Dec 2007
Farewell Reception for ELTO graduates, Government House Wellington

State Luncheon for the Head of State of Samoa

Speech
Issue date:
Mon 3 Dec 2007
State Luncheon for the Head of State of Samoa, Government House, Wellington

Governor-General's College XI v Wanderers Cricket Club match

Speech
Issue date:
Sun 2 Dec 2007
Allied Nationwide Basin Reserve, Wellington
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