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The Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, is to visit Saudi Arabia to pay condolences to the Saudi Royal Family on the death of the Crown Prince. At the request of the Government, the Governor-General departed for Riyadh last night (24…

For images from this visit, click here ., “I intend to give support and encouragement to Cantabrians during my five years as Governor-General. This visit marks the beginning of that, and represents my continued commitment to the region, its people and the…

It was with deep regret that my wife Janine and I learnt of the death of a New Zealand Special Air Service soldier in Afghanistan.   The NZSAS soldier was part of the NZ contingent mentoring the Afghan Crisis Response Unit. He was shot during an operation…

 , For more photographs, click here ., The Governor General Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae hosted his first credentials ceremony today at Government House, Wellington.  Envoys for Mexico, Spain, Malaysia, the Philippines and the Republic of Korea…

“I want to meet as many New Zealanders as possible during the next five years and this visit represents the start of that endeavour. The visit is one that my wife Janine and I are very much looking forward to,” said Sir Jerry Mateparae. Sir Jerry and Lady…

It was with much sadness that my wife Susan and I learnt of the death of a New Zealand Special Air Service soldier in Afghanistan.   The NZSAS soldier was part of a New Zealand contingent that, along with Afghan and other forces, responded to a Taliban…

After eight years of service, the primary Government House limousine, a black Jaguar, is to be sold and replaced with a BMW. Official Secretary at Government House, Niels Holm, said the 2003 XJ8 Jaguar car, along with a 2007 Holden Caprice, based at…

To see an image of those attending, click here, Members of New Zealand’s highest award, the Order of New Zealand, are to gather at Government House in Wellington for a special dinner this week in their honour. The dinner, hosted by the Governor-General,…

This will be their final visit to Canterbury, with Sir Anand’s term as Governor-General concluding on 23 August 2011. The visit will include a formal powhiri at Rapaki Marae, and a visit to Lyttelton schools., Friday 5 August, 9.30am    Formal Powhiri at…

For photographs of recipients, please click here . , The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand, will host five ceremonies at Government House Wellington on Tuesday 2 August (10am and 2.30pm), Wednesday 3 August (10am), and…

  The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, will recognise the bravery and service of a wide range of New Zealanders at three investiture ceremonies at Government House in Auckland this week. The ceremonies will be held on Wednesday 27 July at…

The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, was discharged from Auckland Hospital this afternoon (Thursday 14 July 2011).   Sir Anand was admitted to hospital on Monday morning with a chest infection.   He will be resting at Government House before…

The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, has been admitted to Auckland Hospital with a chest infection. Official Secretary Niels Holm said Sir Anand was taken to hospital from Government House in Auckland this morning (Monday 11 July).  An…

  The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, will recognise the bravery of a number of New Zealanders at two ceremonies at Government House in Wellington this week. The ceremonies will be held tomorrow (Wednesday 29 June) at 2pm and on Thursday 30…

  The Royal New Zealand Air Force provided the wero, or traditional Māori challenge – plus the Guard of Honour. Presenting their letters of credence to His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand, GNZM, QSO were: The new Ambassador of Viet Nam…

Photos from the Reception are available here .,   The guest list comprises representatives from business, sporting, secondary and tertiary education, health, social service and community agencies, local government, the arts, media, wider Wellington marae…

For more photographs from this visit, please click here .,   This will be a special opportunity for Sir Anand and Lady Susan to farewell the region which they have visited on a number of occasions during their five-year term. During their stay they will…

The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, will confer the honour of a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit on Emeritus Professor Sir Tamati Muturangi Reedy at Hiruhārama Pā, Ruatoria, tomorrow (Wednesday 25 May 2011), for services to…

They left for London on April 26 to represent New Zealand at the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29 April. On 2 May they will travel to Finland and the following day will be formally welcomed…

New Zealand’s gift to the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton will be a donation to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. The Prince and Miss Middleton have nominated the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal as one of the charities…

  Cooking author Dame Alison Holst, golfer Sir Bob Charles, businesspeople Sir Michael Hill, Sir Bill Gallagher and Jan Cameron, writer Sir James McNeish, philanthropist Sir Ray Avery and football coach Ricki Herbert are among more than 120 people to be…

Government House is expecting a big public turnout to its open days on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Government House will open to the public on Saturday 9 April and Sunday 10 April (10am-3.30pm last entry).  The last open days were held in February…

  The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand, will host two ceremonies at Government House Auckland on Thursday 7 April (10.00am and 2.30pm). Media wanting to attend must contact Public Affairs Advisor, Rebekah Clement, on…

 The entry of the Office of the Governor-General onto Facebook and Twitter recognises the growing importance and influence of social media and information and communication technology.   The Official Facebook Page and Twitter feed will promote content on…

Government House has today issued a special honours list, recognising the bravery of 31 New Zealanders. In today's awards there are eight New Zealand Bravery Stars, seven New Zealand Bravery Decorations, 13 New Zealand Bravery Medals, and two honorary New…

 , For more photos, click here .,   New ambassadors from Turkey, Portugal, Timor-Leste, Iraq and Peru will present their credentials to the Governor-General of New Zealand, Sir Anand Satyanand, at the recently re-opened Government House Wellington today (…

On Sunday 27 March, the Governor-General will attend an award ceremony for the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand at the Burnside Bowling Club in Christchurch. As Patron of the Society, the Governor-General will present a Silver Medal to Ike Hanson, and…

Last week, on the 8th of March, we marked the hundredth anniversary of the first International Women’s Day. The idea of having a women’s day was first proposed against the backdrop of the rapid industrialisation of the early twentieth century. From small…

The Governor-General Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, today warmly applauded the appointment of his successor-designate, Lieutenant-General Jerry Mateparae. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had earlier announced approval of the appointment of General Mateparae…

As a part of their visit to Christchurch, the Governor-General and Lady Susan will visit the Recovery Centre based at Roy Stokes Hall in New Brighton, and will then travel to Grace Vineyard Church which functions as a drop-in centre and a hub for…

It is with great sadness, but with full understanding, that my wife Susan and I have received advice of the change in focus of the response to the Christchurch earthquake, from rescue to recovery.  The authorities in Christchurch, drawing on expert advice…

The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand, will visit Christchurch this afternoon (Sunday 27 February 2011) to support those affected by last week’s earthquake and those assisting in the search and rescue effort. As a part…