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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…
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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…
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This morning, Dame Cindy received a farewell call from His Excellency Alfredo Pérez Bravo, who has served as Ambassador of Mexico to New Zealand and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps since 2019. Ambassador Pérez Bravo recently marked fifty years of service…
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E ngā rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, me ngā tamariki mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei wā, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai rā ki Te Whare o te Kawana Tianara o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I wish to begin by acknowledging: Dame Silvia…
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On this beautiful Wellington afternoon, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a very special event at Government House – the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association’s National Achievement Awards, celebrating the talents and contributions of people with Down…
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At the beginning of October, Dame Cindy travelled to Palmerston North to attend a farewell dinner for Hato Hone St John Chancellor John Whitehead who is stepping down after six years in the role. John has served St John with great leadership, knowledge,…
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This afternoon, ten individuals were honoured at the Christchurch Town Hall for their exceptional service, achievement and dedication to others, in Dame Cindy’s final investiture ceremony as Governor-General. Associate Professor Nicola Austin received…
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Investitures began at the Christchurch Town Hall this morning with ten recipients honoured in a range of fields. Mr Riki Manuel received the insignia of a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori art. Mr Manuel (Ngāti Porou)…
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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…
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Each year, the TG Macarthy Trust provides essential funding to hundreds of education and community groups across the greater Wellington region. Founded by businessman Thomas George Macarthy in 1912, the Trust aims to improve education for children,…
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Tours take around 90 minutes This tour will be led by our garden team and will not enter the house. It is a specifically garden-focussed tour. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. Dress for the weather. We aim to run the tour regardless of…
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For 100 years, Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush has been a thriving environmental oasis enjoyed by generations of Wellingtonians. Conceived in 1926 as a ‘plant museum’ to house as many of New Zealand’s native species as possible, the reserve now boasts more than 1100…
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E nga rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā me nga rangatahi kei konei, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. I wish to begin by specifically acknowledging: Your Worship The Honourable Andrew Little, Mayor of Wellington; Dr Carol West, Chair of…
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Twice a year, the Governor-General holds investiture ceremonies at Government House in Wellington and Government House in Auckland for the people named in the New Year and King's Birthday honours lists. Honours recipients travel to these ceremonies from…
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E ngā rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei wā, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai rā ki Te Whare o te Kawana Tinara o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I’d like to begin by specifically acknowledging: Jane Zintl, MNZM, CEO…
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Every day across the country, youth workers are building relationships that support our rangatahi to shine. Youth work in Aoteaora is largely invisible, but has a profound impact. A new report, launched today at Government House, has found that youth work…
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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…
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On Friday, Dame Cindy was delighted to host HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala and HRH Crown Princess Sinaitakala Tuku’aho of Tonga for lunch at Government House Auckland. This visit reinforces the strong friendship enjoyed between Tonga and New…
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Today is Writ Day when the Governor-General issues formal direction to the Electoral Commission to hold the election – a key constitutional step in the election process. The writ sets out the closing date for nomination of candidates, polling day, and the…
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During the final morning of investitures at Government House Auckland, eight individuals received honours for their commitment to our communities. Mr Peter Thompson received the insignia of a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to…
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Investitures at Government House Auckland concluded this afternoon, with eight more recipients honoured. Professor Caroline Crowther received the insignia of a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to maternal and perinatal health. …
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This morning, eight further New Zealanders received honours for their service to our communities. Sir Peter Boshier was knighted for services to the State and the judiciary. Sir Peter was the Chief Ombudsman from 2015 to 2025, and has served as the…