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To conclude what has been a wonderful week of investitures in Auckland, seven more outstanding New Zealanders were recognised in this afternoon’s ceremony. Mrs Fran Hartnett, Professor Patria Hume and Dr Arif Saeid each received their ONZM. Mrs Hartnett…

Professor Charl de Villiers received his CNZM this morning at Government House Auckland, for his considerable service to accountancy. Professor de Villiers has been instrumental in the development of sustainability reporting standards, guiding…

At this afternoon’s investiture ceremony, seven more remarkable New Zealanders were honoured for their service across a range of fields. Mr Tony Falkenstein received his CNZM for services to philanthropy and business education. Mr Falkenstein has been…

Six more inspiring New Zealanders received their Royal Honours insignia at an investiture ceremony this afternoon in Auckland. Recipients included Dr Bruce Hayward who received his CNZM in recognition of his significant contribution to the field of…

Investiture ceremonies continued at Government House Auckland this morning, with eight recipients being presented with their Royal Honours insignia. Mr Tony Quinn received his CNZM in recognition of his significant contribution to motorsport and Mrs Kerry…

The Governor-General was honoured to officially welcome The Honorable Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, to Government House Auckland this morning – the first official visit by a Palauan President to Aotearoa New Zealand.   This very…

Professor Tom Roa received his CNZM this morning at Government House Auckland for his many years of service to Māori language and education – notably his advocacy for the recognition of te reo Māori as an official language of New Zealand, and the launch…

This afternoon, in a very moving ceremony at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy presented New Zealand Bravery Medals to five extraordinary New Zealanders – for their acts of exceptional bravery, in moments of extreme danger, to preserve the lives of…

Dame Coral Shaw received the insignia of a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit this morning for her years of exceptional service to the judiciary, public service, and the wider community.   Dame Coral chaired the Royal Commission of Inquiry…

This round of Auckland investiture ceremonies continued this afternoon, with eight further recipients being acknowledged for their outstanding achievements and service on behalf of fellow New Zealanders.    Among them were two recipients of the Companion…

Investiture ceremonies got underway on this beautiful morning at Government House Auckland, with Dame Cindy presenting Royal Honours insignia to eight recipients. Mr Neil Bateup received his CNZM for services to the rural sector, notably for his…

Investiture ceremonies continued this afternoon with eight further recipients receiving their Royal Honours insignia at Government House Auckland. Mr Greg Barclay, who served as Independent Chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC) from 2020…

On Tuesday afternoon at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy held a ceremony to affirm the appointment of Hon Cameron Brewer and Hon Mike Butterick to the Executive Council.   Minister Brewer and Minister Butterick were joined by their families for…

This afternoon, Dame Cindy hosted a reception to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006. The Act established New Zealand Sign Language as an official language of New Zealand, providing for its use in legal proceedings and…

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: The Honourable Ruth…

Credentials ceremonies continued on this beautiful afternoon at Government House Wellington, with three further diplomatic Heads of Missions being welcomed to Aotearoa New Zealand: HE Mrs Chitralekha Yadav, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of…

On this bright autumn morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy was delighted to receive the credentials of five new diplomatic Heads of Mission to New Zealand: HE Mr Mongkol Visitstump, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand; HE Ms Muanpuii…

37 people - 33 men and 4 women- have held the Vice-regal office in New Zealand since Captain William Hobson became Lieutenant-Governor in 1840. This timeline tells the story of each of them. The title of Governor-General has only been used since 1917,…