Search

Ka mahuta a Matariki ki te  pae, Ka mahuta o tatou tumanako ki te tau. "Mānawatia a Matariki" When Matariki rises above the horizon, our aspirations rise to the year ahead. Let us celebrate, honour and welcome Matariki I specifically acknowledge:

Ka mahuta a Matariki ki te pae, Ka mahuta o tatou tumanako ki te tau. Mānawatia a Matariki! Last night, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a very special Matariki dinner, welcoming 200 members of the public for a hāngī at Government House Wellington. Joining

Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any qu

Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any qu

Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any qu

Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any qu

Tēnā koutou katoa. I’d like to begin by specifically acknowledging: Hon Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Immigration Hon Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities David Knight, International Organisation for Migration Chief of Mission and Ms Rach

To commemorate World Refugee Day, on Saturday Dame Cindy and Dr Davies joined the festivities at Te Āhuru Mōwai o Aotearoa, the Refugee Resettlement Centre in Auckland. Te Āhuru Mōwai o Aotearoa welcomes former refugees to New Zealand, giving them the assi

To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Solicitor-General, Dame Cindy welcomed members and affiliates of Crown Law to Government House Wellington this evening. Crown Law was established in 1873, and provides legal advice and representation to the Gover

E nga rau rangatira mā, e huihui mai nei I tenei po, tēnei aku mihi mahana ki a koutou. Kia ora mai tātou katoa. Nau mai, haere mai ki te whare o te Kawana Tianara ki Whanganui a Tara. I specifically acknowledge:, The Honourable Judith Collins KC, , Attorn

Today Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted the Prime Minister and Hon David Seymour at a ceremony at Government House Auckland. Dame Cindy signed the warrant for the portfolio of Deputy Prime Minister and congratulated Hon Seymour on his appointment to the role

During this morning’s investiture ceremony, eight recipients received their Royal New Zealand honours, including Professor Phillippa Poole, who received an ONZM for services to medical education. Professor Poole has been a mentor and teacher, and was the f

For the final investiture ceremony of the New Year 2025 Honours, eight recipients were welcomed to Government House Auckland. Mrs Jocelyn Armstrong was recognised for services to interfaith communities. She was General Secretary of the National Council of

Fashion designer Kate Sylvester received an ONZM at Government House Auckland this morning. Ms Sylvester co-founded her eponymous fashion label in 1993, which expanded to be sold in stores worldwide. Also among those recognised was Anne Fitisemanu, who rec

At this afternoon’s ceremony Dame Ingrid Collins received a DNZM for services to Māori, business and governance. Dame Ingrid has contributed to Whangara B5 Incorporation for 50 years, an organisation regarded as an exemplar of best practice, sustainability

For this afternoon’s ceremony, Alan Smythe received a CNZM for services to the community and philanthropy. Mr Smythe has produced fundraising events for New Zealand charities for over 40 years, raising $34 million dollars. In 1996, he produced Coca-Cola Ch

Professor Sir Peter Hunter was among the eight recipients recognised at Government House Auckland this morning. Sir Peter is a world-leading bioengineer, and led the Physiome Project - an international collaborative project measuring and modelling all aspe

Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any qu

Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any qu

Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any qu

At this afternoon’s investiture ceremony, former All Blacks coach John Hart received a CNZM for services to sports governance. Mr Hart chaired the New Zealand 2011 Group, which managed the 2011 Rugby World Cup, hosted in New Zealand for the second time. He