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Senior judges Dame Judith Potter and Sir Mark O’Regan, former senior police officer Superintendent Paula Rose, USAR leader Jim Stuart-Black, former mayor Sir Robert (Bob) Harvey, Māori leader Sir Mark Solomon, Otago Daily Times proprietor Sir Julian Smith…

To view more images, click here, Envoys for Pakistan, the Seychelles and Qatar will present their credentials to the Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at Government House in Wellington tomorrow (Thursday 16 May 2013). The ceremony,…

The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, will visit Christchurch on Monday 13 May 2013 to support the on-going recovery of the city, hosting a meeting of community groups and opening new school facilities. Sir Jerry Mateparae will host…

  Former All Black Sir John Kirwan, Olympic rowers and medalists Hamish Bond, Nathan Cohen, Eric Murray, rugby league coach Graham Lowe, educationalist and businesswoman Dame Wendy Pye, Māori academic Professor Linda Smith, and former Cabinet Ministers…

Two long-serving Government House staff members are to receive honours from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Frances McCaffery and Marion Wortley, Principal Household Attendants at Government House in Wellington, are to receive the Royal Victorian Medal at…

It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Hon Parekura Horomia, MP for Ikaroa-Rawhiti and a former Minister of the Crown.   Parekura was a warm-hearted and generous man.  He was respected across the political spectrum and across Māoridom…

The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, is undertaking a five country visit to key nations in the Middle East. Sir Jerry and Lady Janine Mateparae have arrived in Afghanistan, having previously visited the United Arab Emirates.  After…

To view more images from the State Welcome, click here, The Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, His Majesty Hassanal Bolkiah, will make a State Visit to New Zealand next week. Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, said the visit underpinned…

Envoys for Malawi, Estonia, Laos and Finland presented their credentials to the Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at Government House in Wellington on 20 March 2013. The ceremony, included a Māori ceremonial challenge, and a military…

Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, welcomed the visit of the President to New Zealand. “The last year has marked a new beginning in relations between New Zealand and Myanmar, with a number of high level visits after decades of…

 , For more photographs, click here ., Envoys for Egypt, South Africa, Mongolia, Georgia and Myanmar presented their credentials to the Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at Government House in Wellington on Wednesday 27 February 2013.…

It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Ralph Hotere – one of New Zealand’s preeminent artists. Mr Hotere was a quiet man of great strength and character whose contributions, through his many iconic artworks, provide thought provoking…

To view more images, click here, The King of Tonga, His Majesty King Tupou VI, will make his first state visit to New Zealand next week. Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, welcomed the visit of King Tupou to New Zealand. “There are…

Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae will begin the visit with a welcome on to Arowhenua Marae near Temuka on Wednesday 20 February 2013. Attending the 150th North Otago A & P Show on Friday 22 February will be one of the many highlights of…

A citizenship ceremony at Government House in Auckland will be a feature of the Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae’s Waitangi Day programme. Sir Jerry and Lady Janine Mateparae will also attending a number of events at Matakana, Whāngarei…

The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, will host two ceremonies tomorrow (Thursday 31 January 2013) at Government House in Wellington. The morning ceremony includes the appointment of new Ministers of the Crown, and the afternoon…

It was with much joy and happiness that we learnt this morning that Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting a baby. News of the pregnancy is a wonderful gift to the child’s parents, and both of their families, and…

 , To view more images, click here ., Envoys for Russia, Japan, Zambia and Ecuador will present their credentials to the Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at Government House in Wellington tomorrow (Tuesday 4 December). The ceremony,…

The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, will visit Christchurch on Friday and Saturday to open several new or refurbished facilities in the city.   On Friday 23 November at 2pm, Sir Jerry Mateparae will open the new Christchurch City…

The reception at Government House in Auckland on 21 November 2012 was a celebration of the success of New Zealand athletes at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The New Zealand Olympic Team earned a total of 13 medals and the New Zealand…

To view more images, click here, The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae has agreed to be Patron for a charitable trust recently formed to provide support for the families of soldiers killed or injured on operations overseas. The New…

It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Lady June Blundell, one of the longest serving members of the Order of New Zealand.  Lady June died at Auckland Hospital on 31 October 2012. Lady June was made a member of New Zealand highest…

Service to the community – the central theme of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations – will be highlighted by Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, as they visit New Zealand next month. The Prince and Duchess will…

The 64 New Zealanders who will celebrate their birthday with HRH The Prince of Wales on 14 November have been chosen from more than 1500 applications. And those who applied for an invitation before the cut-off point are to receive a birthday card from The…

The Governor-General of New Zealand, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, will make a five day visit to Southland next week. Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae will begin the visit with a welcome on to Murihiku Marae in Invercargill on Monday…

To view images from the ceremony, click here, The bravery of five people will be recognised by Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at a ceremony in Wellington on Wednesday (19 September 2012). The Governor-General will host an award…

More photographs can be found here ., The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae, will host six ceremonies at Government House Wellington on Tuesday 4 September (10am and 2.30pm), Wednesday 5 September (10am),…

 , To view more images, click here, Opera singer Dame Malvina Major, fashion designer Dame Pieter Stewart, Māori leader Dame June Mariu, former Deputy Prime Minister Hon Sir Michael Cullen, business leaders Anne and David Norman, former Justice Minister…

 , To view more images from the ceremonies, click here ., Envoys for Germany, Afghanistan, Austria and Denmark   will present their credentials to the Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at Government House in Auckland tomorrow (Tuesday…

It was with great distress that I learnt of the deaths of three New Zealand soldiers in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan. While serving in war-torn countries such as Afghanistan carries great risks, the deaths of these three soldiers, so soon after the loss…

It was with great sadness that I learned of the tragic death of our two soldiers in the Bamiyan Province.   Serving in New Zealand’s Defence Force and being deployed in war-torn countries, such as Afghanistan, carries significant risk. The soldiers, whose…

It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Margaret Mahy – one of New Zealand’s most recognised and loved authors.   Margaret was a member of Order of New Zealand, an honour which recognised her outstanding service to the Crown and to the…