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  • The Governor-General
    • Biography of The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO
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        • The Reserve Powers
        • The Royal prerogative of mercy
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        • New Zealand Royal Honours
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  • Official visit to Antarctica

    Blog post
    Issue date: 19 Nov 2025
    Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were welcomed onto Scott Base on Friday afternoon, within the southernmost part of the Realm of New Zealand – the Ross Dependency – beginning a five-day visit to Antarctica.   The climate of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean has a…
  • Official visit to Antarctica

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    Issue date: 18 Nov 2025
  • ShelterBox Gala Dinner

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    Issue date: 14 Nov 2025
  • ShelterBox Gala Dinner

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    Issue date: 14 Nov 2025
    Over the last year, ShelterBox International has provided emergency shelter to 3 million people who had lost their homes due to conflict or natural disaster. Rotary Clubs around the world raise funds to support this vital work. Last night former Governor-…
  • ShelterBox Gala Dinner

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    Issue date: 13 Nov 2025
    Master of Ceremonies, Distinguished Guests, I greet you in the languages of the realm of New Zealand – in English, Māori, Cook Island Maori, Niuean,  Tokelauan and New Zealand Sign Language. Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni and as it is…
  • Royal Society Te Apārangi Research Honours Aotearoa 2025

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    Issue date: 13 Nov 2025
    The Royal Society Research Honours Aotearoa recognise New Zealand academics and scholars who have achieved excellence in their chosen fields. This week at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy presented awards to eight researchers for their outstanding…
  • Call with the Association of New Zealand Embroiderers' Guilds

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    Issue date: 12 Nov 2025
    This morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies received a call from Cathrine Lloyd and Jo Dixey of the Association of New Zealand Embroiderers' Guilds, which promotes and encourages participation in the art of embroidery at all…
  • Call from the Honourable Dalton Talagi

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    Issue date: 12 Nov 2025
    Yesterday Dame Cindy received a call from the Prime Minister of Niue, the Hon Dalton Talagi and his delegation.
  • Appointment of Justice Damian Stone to the High Court of Niue

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    Issue date: 11 Nov 2025
  • Armistice Day 2025

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    Issue date: 11 Nov 2025
  • Armistice Day 2025

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    Issue date: 11 Nov 2025
    Rere ana nga roimata o Hine tērā te pae o Te Riri. Huihuia mai tātau katoa tēnei te pae o Maumahara. E nga iwi, kei aku rangatira wahine ma, tāne mā tēnā tātau katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: His Excellency Alfredo Pérez Bravo,,  , Ambassador…
  • Armistice Day 2025

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    Issue date: 11 Nov 2025
    This morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended the National Commemoration of Armistice Day at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. Their Excellencies laid a wreath on the headstone of the Unknown Warrior before two minutes silence was observed at eleven o…
  • Royal Society Te Apārangi Research Honours Aotearoa 2025

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    Issue date: 11 Nov 2025
    E nga rau rangatira mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei po, tēnei aku mihi nunui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: The Honourable Dr Shane Reti, Minister for…
  • Royal Society Te Apārangi Research Honours Aotearoa 2025

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    Issue date: 11 Nov 2025
  • Appointment of Justice of the High Court of Niue

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    Issue date: 10 Nov 2025
    Justices of the High Court of Niue are appointed by the Governor-General. This morning the proud family of Judge Damien Hohepa Stone witnessed the ceremony where he was appointed and sworn in as a Justice of the High Court of Niue by Dame Cindy, in the…
  • Official visit to the Kingdom of Tonga

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    Issue date: 6 Nov 2025
  • Official visit to the Kingdom of Tonga

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    Issue date: 6 Nov 2025
    Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited the Kingdom of Tonga to represent New Zealand at celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the Tongan Constitution. On their first afternoon, Their Excellencies were delighted to meet Dame Valerie Adams, who has proud…
  • Groundbreaking of Fale Alea Parliament Building

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    Issue date: 4 Nov 2025
    E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e karangatanga mā, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou kātoa. Mālō e lelei. I wish to begin by acknowledging: Their Majesties, King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u; Members of the Royal Family; Prime Minister, Lord Speaker, Cabinet…
  • Reception celebrating 55 years of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Tonga

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    Issue date: 3 Nov 2025
    E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e karangatanga mā, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou kātoa. Mālō e lelei. I wish to begin by acknowledging: Their Majesties, King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u; Their Royal Highnesses, Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala and Crown…
  • Reception for the 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter

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    Issue date: 31 Oct 2025
    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 Kāwana Tinara o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: James Bushell, United Nations…
  • Reception for the 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter

    Blog post
    Issue date: 31 Oct 2025
    This evening at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception for the United Nations Association of New Zealand, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter. The evening was attended by members of the…
  • Reception for the 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter

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    Issue date: 31 Oct 2025
  • The New Zealand Nurses Memorial Fund

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    Issue date: 30 Oct 2025
    The New Zealand Nurses Memorial Fund was established in 1917 as a tribute to New Zealand nurses who lost their lives on service during the First World War. While Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were in Dunedin, they took the opportunity to meet members of the…
  • Dunedin Investiture Ceremony 29 Oct 2025 AM

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    Issue date: 29 Oct 2025
  • Dunedin Bravery Awards Investiture, 29 October 2025

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    Issue date: 29 Oct 2025
  • Bravery Awards Investiture, Dunedin, Oct 29 2025

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    Issue date: 29 Oct 2025
    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…
  • Dunedin investiture ceremony, 29 October 2025 AM

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    Issue date: 28 Oct 2025
    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…
  • Farewell reception for the New Zealand Winter Paralympic Team

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    Issue date: 22 Oct 2025
  • Farewell reception for the New Zealand Winter Paralympic Team

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    Issue date: 22 Oct 2025
    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…
  • Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust 20th Anniversary

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    Issue date: 21 Oct 2025
  • Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust 20th Anniversary Reception

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    Issue date: 21 Oct 2025
    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…
  • Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust 20th Anniversary Reception

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    Issue date: 20 Oct 2025
    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…
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