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Having just left Christchurch this morning it has been with great shock to learn of the latest earthquake to hit Canterbury this afternoon. I have been informed of damage, serious injuries and, most distressingly, significant loss of life.  This latest…

  While they have visited the area before, this is Sir Anand and Lady Susan’s most extensive visit to the Wairarapa, which will start with a formal welcome at Pāpāwai Marae near Greytown. Their four-day visit will include visits to Kuranui College, Mt…

It was with deep sadness that my wife Susan and I learned this morning of the death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan.  Private Mila, of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, was serving as part of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team in…

The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand, have resumed their residence at Government House Wellington as the conservation project nears completion. In one of their first official engagements in the restored, strengthened…

Greetings in the languages of the Realm of New Zealand, in English, Māori, Cook Island Māori, Niuean and Tokelauan: Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni.   On this day, 171 years ago, representatives of the British Crown and New…

The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, has issued the writ to the Electoral Commission giving the formal direction and authority for a by-election to be held in the Botany electorate on Saturday 5 March. The writ sets out the dates for…

Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand will mark the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi for the last time as Governor-General by attending events in Northland and Auckland this week. Sir Anand and Lady Susan Satyanand will be welcomed on to Te Tii Marae on Friday 4…

After five years in command of the New Zealand Defence Force, Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, Chief of Defence Force, will be relinquishing his post and handing over to Major General Rhys Jones at Government House in Auckland. The Rt Hon Sir Anand…

The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, is to speak at a major international conference in New Delhi in January next year that recognises the contribution of the Indian Diaspora. The annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conference, organised by India’…

For photos from this visit, please click here .,   This visit follows on from their 13 September visit, when they met with local government, civil defence, the emergency services, community groups and some of the people affected by the earthquake.…

On Monday 6 December, the Governor-General will attend an award ceremony for the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand at Invercargill City Council Civic Administration Building. As Patron of the Society, the Governor-General will present a Silver Medal to…

 , For more photos, click here .,   New ambassadors for the Islamic Republic of Iran; the Republic of Serbia; the Republic of Kenya; Bosnia and Herzegovina and Burma will present their credentials to the Governor-General, His Excellency the Rt Hon Sir…

To view images from Operation Endurance,  click here, The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand are to visit New Zealand’s sub-Antarctic islands with the Royal New Zealand Navy. Sir Anand and Lady Susan will leave from…

The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Susan Satyanand, are hosting the event to recognise and encourage new generations of leaders who have contributed to New Zealand. “The achievements of young New Zealanders who, despite establishing…

The bravery of a man who entered a burning house to save the occupants is to be recognised by Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, at a ceremony in Wellington tomorrow (25 November 2010). On Friday 26 November, the Governor-General will host an…

It has been with deep sadness that my wife Susan and I have learned of the fatalities following the explosions at the Pike River Mine.  We join all New Zealanders in extending our deep sympathy to the families, friends, colleagues and communities of the…

To view photos from the ceremony, click here,   New ambassadors for Japan and France will present their credentials to the Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, at Government House Vogel in Lower Hutt today (Thursday, 28 October 2010). The…

The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand, today met Sir John Anderson, Chairman of Television New Zealand Ltd, and Mr Rick Ellis, TVNZ Chief Executive, at Government House in Auckland.  At that meeting, the Governor-…

 , For more images, please click here .,   Envoys for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia will present their credentials to the Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, at Government House…

The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand are to represent the Government in supporting the New Zealand athletes at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi as well as undertaking a State Visit to Brunei Darussalam.   Sir Anand…

The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Susan Satyanand will host a reception on Friday (1 October) at Government House in Wellington to mark the building’s centenary. As a part of the celebration, to be attended by current and former…

The ceremony will commence with a pōwhiri at 10.30am, followed by the investiture. Nga Whare Waatea marae is located at 31 Calthorp Close, Mangere. Media attending must arrive no later than 10am., For more information, please contact Public Affairs…

Sir Anand said he had been shocked by the devastation wrought by last Saturday morning’s earthquake and was keen to personally offer his support, including hosting a BBQ at the Selwyn District Council Headquarters for volunteers. “With the region…

  Film maker Sir Richard Taylor, poet Ian Wedde, chef Ruth Pretty and businessman Lloyd Morrison are among more than 60 people to be recognised at investiture ceremonies in Wellington this week. The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady…

All New Zealanders will share the shock and dismay that Susan and I feel for what has happened in the South Island today.  The loss of life in the Fox Glacier air crash, together with the widespread damage wrought by this morning’s earthquake in…

  The diverse achievements of 29 South Islanders will be celebrated at investiture ceremonies in Christchurch this week. The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, will host two ceremonies at the Canterbury Club in Christchurch on Wednesday 1…

The Governors-General of Australia and New Zealand are supporting the new cup to recognise Trans-Tasman netball competition between the two countries. The Constellation Cup, announced today (Saturday 28 August) by Netball Australia and Netball New Zealand…

  The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand, will host five ceremonies at Government House Auckland on Tuesday 24 August (10.30am and 2.30pm), Wednesday 25 August (10.30am and 2.30pm) and Thursday 26 August (10.30am).…

The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Susan Satyanand will visit Christchurch on Thursday 19 August. In the morning Sir Anand and Lady Susan will attend a breakfast function at the University of Canterbury where he will launch a…

It was with deep sadness that my wife Susan and I learned this morning of the death in Afghanistan of Lieutenant Tim O’Donnell of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.  Lt O’Donnell, who was serving as part of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction…

 , For photos of the event, click, here, .,   Envoys for Switzerland, Zimbabwe and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia will present credentials to the Governor-General, Sir Anand Satyanand, at Government House Vogel in Lower Hutt tomorrow (Thursday…

In addition, the Governor-General will host a reception to celebrate Matariki at Government House in Auckland this Saturday evening., Media wishing to attend the event, must contact Rebekah Clement, Public Affairs Advisor, on 021 243 7958 by 5pm on 25…