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The Governor-General will attend a ceremony for the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand at the Taupo District Council Chamber this afternoon. As Patron of the Society, the Governor-General will present a silver medal to Tony Holt who, on 1 March 2009,…

The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand are to make a State visit to Singapore and Timor-Leste. Sir Anand said New Zealand had a long and shared history with Singapore. "Singapore is New Zealand's longest-standing partner…

Sir Anand and Lady Susan will begin the trip by a formal welcome at Whakatū Marae in Nelson. Their four-day visit will include visits to Waimea College, Golden Edge Pine Industries, and Port Nelson. Sir Anand will also plant a tree in recognition of 75…

 , To view images from the ceremony, click here,   Envoys for Thailand, Israel and Norway will present credentials to Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, at Government House Vogel in Lower Hutt tomorrow (7 May). The ceremony will begin at 11 am. …

 , To view images from the ceremonies,  click here,   The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand, will host six investiture ceremonies at Premier House in Wellington this week. The ceremonies are being held at Premier House…

I learned this morning of the death of three New Zealand Defence Force personnel in the crash of a Royal New Zealand Air Force Iroquois helicopter north of Wellington, and it has been a matter of great sadness and shock.  The helicopter, from Ohakea Air…

The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand, will attend a number of events in Wellington on ANZAC Day on Sunday 25 April.    At dawn (5.50am), they will attend the dawn service at the Wellington Cenotaph on Lambton Quay. …

The volcanic dust cloud that caused the cancellation of flights across Europe has forced Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, to abandon attempts to attend the State Funeral of the President of Poland. Sir Anand left New Zealand on Thursday night to…

New Zealand will be represented by the Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, at the state funeral of Polish President Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria Kaczynska. "We cherish our friendship with Poland," Acting Prime Minister Bill English said today…

  Broadcaster Judy Bailey, actor George Henare, former All Black Ian Jones, businessman John Bongard, and motor racing driver Craig Baird are among more than 70 people whose diverse achievements will be celebrated at investiture ceremonies at Government…

 , For photos, click  here .,    Boxer Kevin Barry is one of 33 people from the South Island to be invested with New Zealand honours at investiture ceremonies in Christchurch this week. Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Susan Satyanand,…

Envoys for Lesotho and Oman will present credentials to Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, at Government House Vogel in Lower Hutt tomorrow (24 March). The ceremony will begin at 11 am.  The Royal New Zealand Air Force will provide the Maori…

The ceremony will begin at 11 am.  The New Zealand Army will provide the Maori Ceremonial Challenge and the Guard of Honour at tomorrow’s ceremony. Until her appointment as Polish Ambassador to New Zealand, Beata Stoczynska has held the position of Charge…

The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, will host an investiture ceremony on Wednesday 17 February 2010 at Government House Auckland for former New Zealand Prime Minister Rt Hon Helen Clark. Helen Clark, who is now the Administrator of the United…

Two courageous men, who put their own lives at risk to save others, are to be recognised by Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, at a ceremony in Christchurch this week. Tomorrow (Tuesday 9 February), the Governor-General and Lady Susan Satyanand…

The Governor-General, Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Susan Satyanand will arrive in Canterbury in time for Waitangi Day where they will begin their five day regional visit. The visit includes going to meet various community groups, schools, and businesses…

The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, will visit Northland and Canterbury to mark the 170th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Sir Anand and Lady Susan Satyanand will be welcomed on to Te Tii Marae on Thursday 4 February. …

New Zealanders need to look to their future emerging leaders, says Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand. In his New Year message , Sir Anand noted the significance of 2010 to New Zealand.  "It marks the 170th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty…

A new brochure and application form for people considering seeking exercise of the Royal prerogative of mercy are now available on the internet. The new documents have been written in plain language and can be downloaded from the website of the Governor-…

Envoys for India, the United States of America, Bulgaria and the Slovak Republic will present credentials to Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, at Government House Vogel in Lower Hutt tomorrow (9 December). The ceremony will begin at 11 am.  The…

Ambassadors for Laos, Qatar and Lebanon will present credentials to Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand at Government House in Auckland tomorrow (12 November). The ceremony will begin at 4.30 pm.  The New Zealand Navy will provide the Maori Ceremonial…

The Governor-General of New Zealand, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Satyanand, will travel to Taranaki next week for the start of a three day regional visit . During their visit, they will visit schools, business and community groups from throughout…

Members of New Zealand’s highest award, the Order of New Zealand, are to gather at Government House in Auckland for a special dinner this week in their honour. The dinner, hosted by the Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Satyanand, will be…

  Ambassadors for Germany, Greece and Belgium will present credentials to Governor-General Hon Sir Anand Satyanand at Government House Vogel (Lower Hutt) tomorrow (7 October). The ceremony will begin at 11am.  The New Zealand Army will provide the Māori…

The Wellington Branch of the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association wishes to advise of the upcoming annual Frances Clarke Memorial Awards honouring the achievements of people with Down Syndrome. The awards will be hosted by the Governor-General, The Hon…

The Governor-General of New Zealand, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, has expressed his deep sadness on the destruction and loss of life caused by Wednesday’s tsunami. The Governor-General, and Lady Satyanand, who are in Papua New Guinea on a State Visit, have…

The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Satyanand are to make a State visit to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands next week. Sir Anand said New Zealand had a long and shared history with both Pacific and Melanesian nations. "New…

The achievements of New Zealanders across a wide spectrum of fields will be celebrated at Investiture Ceremonies at Government House Auckland this week.  The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Satyanand, will host four ceremonies at…

Tokelau was presented with its first official flag by the Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, this afternoon at Government House Vogel in Lower Hutt. The flag was presented to the current Ulu-o-Tokelau Foua Toloa, and is expected to be officially…

An investiture ceremony and visits to schools and community organisations will see Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Satyanand, visit Dunedin next week for a three day visit. The visit will begin on Tuesday (8 September) with an…

The Wizard of New Zealand is one of 21 people from the South Island to be invested with New Zealand honours at an investiture ceremony in Dunedin next week. To see images from the ceremony, click here. Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady…

  The achievements of New Zealanders across a wide spectrum of fields will be celebrated at Investiture Ceremonies at Premier House in Thorndon this week.  Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, will host five ceremonies at Premier House at 10.30am on…