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This morning at Government House, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies enjoyed a very special performance in celebration of 70 years of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Thailand.   The performers were accompanied to Government House by His Excellency, Mr…

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy hosted a ceremony for graduates of New Zealand Olympic Committee Wāhine Toa Leadership Programme.   The programme was launched in 2017 to support women moving from competitive…

On Thursday night at Government House Auckland, Their Excellencies hosted a very special dinner to mark the 50th anniversary of the World Wide Fund for Nature New Zealand (WWF-New Zealand).   WWF-New Zealand is a leading environmental NGO which seeks to…

The Governor-General, Her Excellency Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, travelled to Türkiye to represent the people of New Zealand at this year’s Anzac Day commemorations. Upon her arrival in Istanbul, Dame Cindy was honoured to meet with Bartholomew I…

'More than a century on from Gallipoli, the legacy of Anzac continues to evolve. That legacy challenges us to reflect not only on the sacrifice of those who served, but also on the responsibilities we carry in our own time: to be a nation that remembers,…

Matariki is a time to gather and remember those we have lost, show gratitude for the present, and look towards the future. To celebrate Matariki this year, Government House Wellington will be hosting a very special themed event on Thursday 9 July 2026.…

Renowned Māori educator Mr Joe Harawira received his King’s Service Order at this morning’s investiture ceremony. Mr Harawira has been instrumental in developing bilingual and Kaupapa Māori education across the Waikato region, has been a head judge at Te…

To conclude what has been a wonderful week of investitures in Auckland, seven more outstanding New Zealanders were recognised in this afternoon’s ceremony. Mrs Fran Hartnett, Professor Patria Hume and Dr Arif Saeid each received their ONZM. Mrs Hartnett…

Professor Charl de Villiers received his CNZM this morning at Government House Auckland, for his considerable service to accountancy. Professor de Villiers has been instrumental in the development of sustainability reporting standards, guiding…

At this afternoon’s investiture ceremony, seven more remarkable New Zealanders were honoured for their service across a range of fields. Mr Tony Falkenstein received his CNZM for services to philanthropy and business education. Mr Falkenstein has been…

Six more inspiring New Zealanders received their Royal Honours insignia at an investiture ceremony this afternoon in Auckland. Recipients included Dr Bruce Hayward who received his CNZM in recognition of his significant contribution to the field of…

Investiture ceremonies continued at Government House Auckland this morning, with eight recipients being presented with their Royal Honours insignia. Mr Tony Quinn received his CNZM in recognition of his significant contribution to motorsport and Mrs Kerry…

The Governor-General was honoured to officially welcome The Honorable Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, to Government House Auckland this morning – the first official visit by a Palauan President to Aotearoa New Zealand.   This very…

Professor Tom Roa received his CNZM this morning at Government House Auckland for his many years of service to Māori language and education – notably his advocacy for the recognition of te reo Māori as an official language of New Zealand, and the launch…

This afternoon, in a very moving ceremony at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy presented New Zealand Bravery Medals to five extraordinary New Zealanders – for their acts of exceptional bravery, in moments of extreme danger, to preserve the lives of…

Dame Coral Shaw received the insignia of a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit this morning for her years of exceptional service to the judiciary, public service, and the wider community.   Dame Coral chaired the Royal Commission of Inquiry…

This round of Auckland investiture ceremonies continued this afternoon, with eight further recipients being acknowledged for their outstanding achievements and service on behalf of fellow New Zealanders.    Among them were two recipients of the Companion…

Investiture ceremonies got underway on this beautiful morning at Government House Auckland, with Dame Cindy presenting Royal Honours insignia to eight recipients. Mr Neil Bateup received his CNZM for services to the rural sector, notably for his…

Investiture ceremonies continued this afternoon with eight further recipients receiving their Royal Honours insignia at Government House Auckland. Mr Greg Barclay, who served as Independent Chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC) from 2020…

On Tuesday afternoon at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy held a ceremony to affirm the appointment of Hon Cameron Brewer and Hon Mike Butterick to the Executive Council.   Minister Brewer and Minister Butterick were joined by their families for…

This afternoon, Dame Cindy hosted a reception to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006. The Act established New Zealand Sign Language as an official language of New Zealand, providing for its use in legal proceedings and…

Credentials ceremonies continued on this beautiful afternoon at Government House Wellington, with three further diplomatic Heads of Missions being welcomed to Aotearoa New Zealand: HE Mrs Chitralekha Yadav, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of…

On this bright autumn morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy was delighted to receive the credentials of five new diplomatic Heads of Mission to New Zealand: HE Mr Mongkol Visitstump, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand; HE Ms Muanpuii…

On Wednesday morning, to begin Her Excellency’s time in Nelson, Dame Cindy was welcomed onto Whakatū Marae with a beautiful pōwhiri. The pōwhiri marked the beginning of a three-day visit to Nelson and Tasman where Dame Cindy will be meeting with local…

This morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy was pleased to receive a call from Mr Seah Kian Peng, Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore.  

On Thursday evening, Dame Cindy hosted over 250 plumbers, gasfitters, drainlayers at Government House to mark 125 years of Master Plumbers.   Master Plumbers was established in 1901, and since then has provided continuous development and promotion of the…

Dame Cindy hosted a reception at Government House Auckland to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Te Papa Foundation Foundation.   Te Papa Foundation works to preserve our precious national taonga and funds world-leading research. The careful preservation…

On Tuesday night at Government House Auckland, Dr Davies hosted a launch for the new book ‘Kiwis in Climate – Voices for Climate Solutions’. This is a publication that brings together over thirty voices from innovative New Zealanders leading the way in…

Dame Cindy hosted a reception at Government House Auckland for Global Women’s newest Life Members: Rt Hon Helen Clark, Hon Margaret Wilson, Dame Theresa Gattung and Dame Ranjna Patel. These four outstanding women have all made indelible impacts throughout…

On Saturday, Dame Cindy hosted the 50th reunion of the Sir Denis Blundell Police Cadet Wing at Government House Wellington. The class of 1976 was the first to receive vice regal patronage and the first to graduate from Government House.   The Sir Denis…

Last night, Government House Wellington was filled with the sound of beautiful voices as Dame Cindy hosted the Dame Malvina Major Foundation's 35th anniversary celebration. The evening featured performances from some of the country's most talented singers…

Last night in the Banquet Hall at Parliament, Dame Cindy attended a celebration of Commonwealth Day, honouring the shared values and ideals of the Commonwealth of Nations.   During the event, Her Excellency delivered His Majesty King Charles III's…