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Seven courageous Otago people were presented with Bravery Awards at this afternoon's investiture ceremony in Dunedin. In May 2021, they intervened to try and stop a knife attack in a Dunedin supermarket, and as a result, several of them suffered severe…

Services to various sporting codes was a strong theme amongst the fourteen Honours recipients acknowledged at this morning's investiture ceremony in Dunedin. They included Olympic gold medalists Hamish Bond CNZM (cycling) and Portia Woodman-Wickliffe ONZM…

This evening, Government House Auckland hosted a reception to farewell the New Zealand Winter Paralympic Team ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. Paralympians #158 and #188, Adam Hall and Corey Peters, will take off next month for a…

Kia ora koutou A warm welcome to Government House today. I specifically acknowledge these representatives of the Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust:, Maurice Mehlhopt, , Chairman of the Board, Jacqui Knight, , Founding Trustee and Secretary, Carol…

New Zealand's precious moths and butterflies are threatened by loss of habitat, the use of pesticides and the predation of introduced pests. The Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust was established 20 years ago and encourages New Zealanders to make their…

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 Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I specifically acknowledge: Dame Silvia Cartwright; Dame Areta Koopu…

Kia ora koutou. It’s wonderful to join other Churchill Fellows this evening. Sharing what we have learned – and what we have done with that learning is a very satisfying aspect of the Fellowship – and I am looking forward to comparing notes with some of…

This evening at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception celebrating the 20th anniversary of Te Tātai Hauora o Hine – the National Centre for Women’s Health Research Aotearoa. For 20 years, Te Tātai Hauora o Hine has been striving to…

Established in the will of Thomas George Macarthy, a successful Wellington brewer, the TG Macarthy Trust supports charities and community organisations throughout the Wellington region, with a focus on children’s education, disadvantaged communities, and…

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 Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I specifically acknowledge: Emily Bradney, of the British High…

This evening at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a reception celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. Established in 1965, the Trust supports New Zealanders to travel overseas with the aim of…

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 Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I specifically acknowledge: Merenia Donne, Mark Compain, Dr Vicki…

This evening saw the inaugural presentation of the New Zealand Animal Distinguished Service Award to Merenia Donne MNZM, founder of Kotuku Foundation Assistance Animals Aotearoa (KFAAA). The Award recognises the courage and devotion of Nikita, her German…

This morning, Dame Cindy returned to her alma mater, Rutherford College, to be inducted into the school's newly-established Hall of Distinction. Her Excellency was joined by fellow inaugural inductees: entertainer Pio Terei, actor and director Oscar…

Dr Susan Parry and Mr Mark Vela each received their ONZM insignia this morning at Government House Auckland, in recognition of their services to gastroenterology, and to mental health care and education. Other recipients were honoured for their…

In the final investiture ceremony for this round, eight outstanding New Zealanders were honoured at Government House Auckland this afternoon. Among them were Mrs Laurinne Laing, MNZM, who has volunteered with the Special Olympics Howick-Pakuranga Club for…

Seven outstanding New Zealanders received their Royal Honours insignia today at Government House Auckland for their services to the veterinary profession, the prevention of family violence and the community, business, the ski industry, the Niue community…

In this morning's investiture ceremony at Government House Auckland, Sir Brendan Lindsay received his knighthood for his services to business and philanthropy. Following the sale of his successful food storage brand Sistema, Sir Brendan and his wife…

Sir Ted Manson received his knighthood at this morning's investiture ceremony at Government House Auckland for his services to philanthropy, the community, and business over an extraordinary career. Other recipients were acknowledged for their services to…