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  • The Governor-General
    • Biography of The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO
    • Biography of Dr Richard Davies
    • Media statements
    • Speeches by The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro
    • The Governor-General's blog
  • Office of the Governor-General
    • Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
      • About the Coronation service
      • The King of New Zealand
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      • Coronation events
    • Memorialising Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
    • Roles and functions of the Governor-General
      • Constitutional role
        • New Zealand’s Constitution
        • Credentials ceremonies
        • The Executive Council
        • The Reserve Powers
        • The Royal prerogative of mercy
      • Ceremonial role
        • Investiture ceremonies
        • New Zealand Royal Honours
      • Community role
      • International Role
    • Conditions of Appointment
      • Administrator of the Government
      • The Governor-General Act
      • The Governor-General's Flag
    • History
      • New Zealand's Governor-General - an historical perspective
      • Former Governors-General
    • Invitations, patronage and cards
      • Invitations for the Governor-General
        • Dress code for Government House events
      • Hosting the Governor-General
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  • The Constitution of New Zealand

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    On the Constitution of New Zealand: An Introduction to the Foundations of the Current Form of Government, The Rt Hon Sir Kenneth Keith, 1990, updated 2008 and 2017 and 2023 This essay is the introduction to the Cabinet Manual. , A constitution: What is it…
  • Regional visit to Nelson

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    Issue date: 27 Mar 2026
  • Regional visit to Nelson

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    Issue date: 27 Mar 2026
    On Wednesday morning, to begin Her Excellency’s time in Nelson, Dame Cindy was welcomed onto Whakatū Marae with a beautiful pōwhiri. The pōwhiri marked the beginning of a three-day visit to Nelson and Tasman where Dame Cindy will be meeting with local…
  • Opening of the Blue House

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    Issue date: 26 Mar 2026
    E ngā rau rangatira mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei wā, tēnei aku mihi nunui ki a koutou. I’d like to begin by specifically acknowledging: His Worship The Honourable Dr Nick Smith, Mayor of Nelson; Fiona Wilson, Chief Executive of the Nelson Regional…
  • Pōwhiri at Whakatū Marae

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    Issue date: 25 Mar 2026
    Ka tū au i raro i te mana o āku tipuna, mai Nga Puhi, Ngati Kahu, me Ngati Hine, ki te mihi atu ki nga Iwi o Te Tauihu mai Mōhua ki Kapara te Hau. Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu, Ngāti Toa…
  • Call from the Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore

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    Issue date: 23 Mar 2026
    This morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy was pleased to receive a call from Mr Seah Kian Peng, Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore.  
  • BOOKED OUT - Government House Wellington tour

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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…
  • Government House Wellington tour

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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…
  • 125 years of Master Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ

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    Issue date: 19 Mar 2026
    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 Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I’d like to begin by specifically acknowledging: The Honourable Penny Simmonds,…
  • 125 years of Master Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ

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    Issue date: 19 Mar 2026
  • 125 Years of Master Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ

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    Issue date: 19 Mar 2026
    On Thursday evening, Dame Cindy hosted over 250 plumbers, gasfitters, drainlayers at Government House to mark 125 years of Master Plumbers.   Master Plumbers was established in 1901, and since then has provided continuous development and promotion of the…
  • Te Papa Foundation Reception

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    Issue date: 18 Mar 2026
    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 Tamaki Makaurau. I specifically acknowledge: Courtney Johnston, Chief Executive, Te Papa;…
  • Te Papa Foundation Reception

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    Issue date: 18 Mar 2026
  • Te Papa Foundation Reception

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    Issue date: 18 Mar 2026
    Dame Cindy hosted a reception at Government House Auckland to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Te Papa Foundation Foundation.   Te Papa Foundation works to preserve our precious national taonga and funds world-leading research. The careful preservation…
  • Global Women Honorary Life Membership Presentation

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    Issue date: 17 Mar 2026
    E ngā rau rangatira mā, nga wāhine toa o te motu, 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 Tīnara o Tāmaki Makaurau. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Katie Bhreatnach, CEO of Global…
  • Kiwis in Climate book launch

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    Issue date: 17 Mar 2026
    On Tuesday night at Government House Auckland, Dr Davies hosted a launch for the new book ‘Kiwis in Climate – Voices for Climate Solutions’. This is a publication that brings together over thirty voices from innovative New Zealanders leading the way in…
  • Global Women Honorary Life Membership Presentation

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    Issue date: 17 Mar 2026
  • Global Women Honorary Life Membership Presentation

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    Issue date: 17 Mar 2026
    Dame Cindy hosted a reception at Government House Auckland for Global Women’s newest Life Members: Rt Hon Helen Clark, Hon Margaret Wilson, Dame Theresa Gattung and Dame Ranjna Patel. These four outstanding women have all made indelible impacts throughout…
  • Kiwis in Climate book launch

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    Issue date: 17 Mar 2026
  • 50th Reunion of the Sir Denis Blundell Police Cadet Wing

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    Issue date: 14 Mar 2026
    On Saturday, Dame Cindy hosted the 50th reunion of the Sir Denis Blundell Police Cadet Wing at Government House Wellington. The class of 1976 was the first to receive vice regal patronage and the first to graduate from Government House.   The Sir Denis…
  • 50th Reunion of the Sir Denis Blundell Police Cadet Wing

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    Issue date: 14 Mar 2026
  • 50th Reunion of the Sir Denis Blundell Police Cadet Wing

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    Issue date: 14 Mar 2026
    Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I would like to begin by specifically acknowledging: Mike Pannett, Deputy Commissioner; Greg O’Connor, MP and Member of Wing; Bruce Donald, Member of Wing. Fifty years ago, 68 fresh faced…
  • Dame Malvina Major Foundation's 35th anniversary concert

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    Issue date: 12 Mar 2026
  • Dame Malvina Major Foundation's 35th anniversary concert

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    Issue date: 12 Mar 2026
    Last night, Government House Wellington was filled with the sound of beautiful voices as Dame Cindy hosted the Dame Malvina Major Foundation's 35th anniversary celebration. The evening featured performances from some of the country's most talented singers…
  • Dame Malvina Major Foundation's 35th anniversary concert

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    Issue date: 11 Mar 2026
    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 wish to begin by specifically acknowledging: the Right Honourable…
  • Commonwealth Day 2026

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    Issue date: 10 Mar 2026
    Last night in the Banquet Hall at Parliament, Dame Cindy attended a celebration of Commonwealth Day, honouring the shared values and ideals of the Commonwealth of Nations.   During the event, Her Excellency delivered His Majesty King Charles III's…
  • Commonwealth Day 2026

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    Issue date: 9 Mar 2026
  • His Majesty King Charles III's 2026 Commonwealth Day Message

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    Issue date: 9 Mar 2026
    We join together on this Commonwealth Day at a time of great challenge and great possibility. Across our world, communities and nations face the increasing pressures of conflict, climate change and rapid transformation. Yet it is often in such testing…
  • SS Ōtaki Wreath Laying Ceremony 2026

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    Issue date: 9 Mar 2026
    Kia ora koutou It is an honour to be here today to commemorate the 109 th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the SS Otaki. Today, we pay tribute to all who have bravely served our country and remember those who never came home. I join the Principal in…
  • SS Ōtaki Wreath Laying Ceremony 2026

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    Issue date: 9 Mar 2026
    This morning, Dr Davies attended the annual SS Ōtaki commemorative wreath laying at Ōtaki College. This event honours those who lost their lives in the 1917 sinking of the SS Ōtaki and remembers all who have been lost at sea.   The theme for this year’s…
  • SS Ōtaki Wreath Laying Ceremony 2026

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    Issue date: 9 Mar 2026
  • Campaign launch for the Dwell Housing Trust

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    Issue date: 6 Mar 2026
    Last night at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted the launch of Dwell Housing Trust's 'It Starts With Home' campaign, which seeks to change the narrative around social and community housing in Aotearoa.   As an organisation, Dwell's goal is to…
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