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  • The Governor-General
    • Biography of The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO
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  • Condolence letter from the Governor-General

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    Part of Letter of condolence to King Charles III
  • Order of Service - Queen Elizabeth - for web

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    Part of State Memorial of Queen Elizabeth II - Order of Service
    The State Memorial Service for Monday, 26 September 2022 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Queen of New Zealand State Memorial Service Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Queen of New Zealand Order of Service Music Before the Service The Royal New Zealand Air…
  • Kiro A5 Government House Booklet

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    Part of The Governor-General and Government House Activity Book
    Activity Book | Pukapuka mahi The Governor-General and Government House Te Kāwana Tianara ō Aotearoa me Te Whare ō te Kāwana 2 Government House is the home of the Governor-General of Aotearoa New Zealand The Governor-General is the New Zealand…
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    Inspirational New Zealanders Teaching Unit Inspirational New Zealanders Teaching Unit 01 We have provided several learning experiences to take you through a term of learning, including several cross-curricular activities and links with the key…
  • ANZAC Message 2022

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    [Type here] On this A.N.Z.A.C. Day, my wife and I are thinking of all the courageous troops who endured so much in 1915 on the beaches and in the rugged hills of the Gallipoli Peninsula. As we pause to reflect on the sacrifice of the Armed Services…
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    [Type here] On this A.N.Z.A.C. Day, my wife and I are thinking of all the courageous troops who endured so much in 1915 on the beaches and in the rugged hills of the Gallipoli Peninsula. As we pause to reflect on the sacrifice of the Armed Services…
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    Part of HM Queen Elizabeth II message for the opening of He Tohu
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    Part of Her Majesty The Queen's Commonwealth Day Message 2021
  • Dame Patsy Reddy Coat of Arms description

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    Part of The unveiling of Dame Patsy Reddy's Coat of Arms
    THE ARMORIAL BEARINGS OF THE RT HON DAME PATSY REDDY, G.N.Z.M., Q.S.O., D.St.J., Governor-General of New Zealand 28 September 2016 - The design of the Armorial Bearings alludes to Dame Patsy's interest in the arts, shared also by her husband, Sir…
  • Accession Day Message - 70th Platinum Jubilee

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    SANDRINGHAM HOUSE 5th February, 2022. Tomorrow, 6th February, marks the 70th anniversary of my Accession in 1952. It is a day that, even after 70 years, I still remember as much for the death of my father, King George VI, as for the start of my reign. As…
  • Message Christchurch

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    Message from the Governor-General - Christchurch Today’s tragic events in Christchurch have shocked all New Zealanders. Our hearts go out to the people of Christchurch, especially the people directly affected by this afternoon’s terrible violence. Our…
  • Kuia Moko Korero

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    Part of International Women's Day speech by Dr Hiria Hape
    International Womens Day - 8 March 2019 Government House Auckland by Dr Hiria Hape QSO, PHD, MEd Kuia Tiria Tuhoro �1 Ko Mataatua te waka Ko Maungapohatu te maunga Ko Hamua me Ngati Mura nga hapu Ko Tuhoe te iwi Ko Hiria Hape ahau I am from the Mataatua…
  • Call from Justice Susan Glazebrook

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    Issue date: 18 Dec 2025
    Earlier this week, Dame Cindy hosted a morning tea for Justice Susan Glazebrook who is retiring after more than 25 years of public service. Dame Susan has served as a Judge of the Supreme Court for the past 13 years and has acted as Administrator of the…
  • Mt Cook School 150th picnic celebrations

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  • Girls’ and Boys’ Brigade Awards

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    Issue date: 9 Dec 2025
  • Mt Cook School 150th picnic celebrations

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    Issue date: 9 Dec 2025
    On Friday, Government House hosted 300 tamariki from Mt Cook School for a picnic as part of the school’s 150 th birthday celebrations. Dame Cindy was treated to kapa haka, dance and musical performances by the school before cutting a birthday cake to mark…
  • Girls’ and Boys’ Brigade Awards

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    Issue date: 9 Dec 2025
    Last week, Dr Davies hosted nineteen recipients of the Boys’ Brigade King’s Badge and four recipients of the Girls’ Brigade Queen’s Award at Government House. This is the highest attainable youth award in each of these organisations and is achieved…
  • Girls’ and Boys’ Brigade Awards

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    Issue date: 6 Dec 2025
    Kia ora koutou I would like to wish you all a warm welcome to Government House this afternoon. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Todd Harper, President Boys’ Brigade New Zealand; Mike Brewer, National Director Boys’ Brigade New Zealand; Sue Cammell,…
  • Garrison World book launch

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    Issue date: 5 Dec 2025
    On Tuesday, Dame Cindy attended the launch of historian Charlotte Macdonald’s new book, Garrison World. Charlotte is Professor Emerita of History at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington and is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading…
  • NZDF Person of the Year

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    Issue date: 4 Dec 2025
  • NZDF Person of the Year

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    Issue date: 4 Dec 2025
    The Defence Force Person of the Year award celebrates individual success and recognises organisational excellence. The 2025 NZDF Person of the Year, Acting Petty Officer Kristen Kotuhi received her award, a bronze statue of a huia feather, from Dame Cindy…
  • NZDF Person of the Year

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    Issue date: 4 Dec 2025
    E nga rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei I tenei waa, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare o te Kawana Tinara o Whanganui-o-Tara. I particularly acknowledge: Air Marshal Tony Davies, Chief of Defence…
  • Opening of the Auckland International Seafarers Centre

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    Issue date: 2 Dec 2025
    Kia ora koutou katoa I specifically acknowledge: Reverend Aaron Ironside Captain Chris Barradale Commander Larry Robbins Reverend Ross Bay, and Reverend Lance Lukin   Whenever I stand up in front Master Mariners to talk about sailors, ships and the sea, I…
  • Auckland International Seafarers Centre

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    Issue date: 2 Dec 2025
  • Opening of the Auckland International Seafarers Centre

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    Issue date: 2 Dec 2025
    The Auckland International Seafarers Centre provides a welcoming space for international merchant navy crews to relax and unwind after long voyages and arduous schedules. Yesterday Dr Davies formally opened the Centre’s new premises in a building provided…
  • Garrison World book launch

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    Issue date: 2 Dec 2025
    E nga rau rangatira mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei po, tēnei aku mihi nunui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Charlotte Macdonald, author and historian; Bridget Williams, Bridget Williams Books; Honiana Love, Chief…
  • Garrison World book launch

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  • 2026 Officer Cadet Graduation, Waiouru

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    Issue date: 1 Dec 2025
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