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Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy hosted an event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the New Zealand Blood Service. With its team of dedicated staff and volunteers, the  NZ Blood Service has overall responsibility for all blood banking…

Dame Cindy was delighted to open the New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science's South Pacific Congress yesterday morning in Auckland. The Congress brings together medical and laboratory scientists from across New Zealand, Australia, and the…

This afternoon at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy received a call from Ms Nicki Nicol, CEO and Secretary General of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, Ms Ashley Abbott, Public Affairs and Communications Director, and Ms Sharon van Gulik, Commercial…

Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy hosted a reception to launch this year's Aotearoa Spanish Language Week. Running from 14-20 August, this week is an opportunity to celebrate the Spanish language, encourage New Zealanders to learn this…

Tonight at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland, Dame Cindy attended the annual New Zealand Business Hall of Fame gala dinner. Established in 1994 by Young Enterprise, the Business Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates individuals who have made outstanding…

Today Dame Cindy received the credentials of new Diplomatic Heads of Mission to New Zealand: HE Mr Afamasaga Faamatalaupu Tolefoa, the High Commissioner for the Independent State of Samoa; HE Mr Blamoh Nelson, Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia; HE Mr…

Tonight at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception with The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi to celebrate the legacy of one of our greatest writers, Katherine Mansfield. The event was also an opportunity to announce the recipient of this…

This morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy presented medals to participants in the 2019 King's Cup rowing race at the Henley Royal Regatta. The King's Cup was first raced in 1919 following the First World War, with six crews taking part:…

Dame Cindy met with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care this morning, to discuss its new report: 'Stolen Lives, Marked Souls'. The report focuses on the abuse and neglect experienced by survivors over several decades at Catholic Church…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies travelled to the Republic of Korea to represent New Zealand for the 70 th anniversary commemorations of the Korean Armistice Agreement, and to acknowledge New Zealanders’ service in the Korean War. The New Zealand military was…

Last night Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a dinner for Professor Myles Allen, Director of Oxford Net Zero. Guests included Dr Sue Rosier (NIWA), Professor Dave Frame (Victoria University of Wellington), Mrs Margaret Macey, Dr Adrian Macey (Victoria…

Today, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies received a farewell call from HE Mr Ignacio Llanos, the Ambassador of Chile.

This afternoon Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed Sir Jonathon Porritt back to Government House. In 1967, Sir Jonathon lived in the House when his father, Sir Arthur Porritt was appointed Governor-General. Sir Jonathon has had significant leadership roles…

This morning Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the Pūkākī Scholars, who visited Government House as part of their educational trip to Wellington. Pūkākī, the great Chief of Ngāti Whakaue, has appeared on our 20c coin since 1990. To recognise this…

  Mānawatia a Matariki! Last night Iwi leaders from across the motu joined Dame Cindy and Doctor Davies for this year’s Matariki Dinner at Government House. Dame Cindy paid homage to iwi leaders, past and present, and expressed her hope for a new…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies have visited some initiatives in Porirua doing mahi to enrich their community’s health and wellbeing. This morning, they visited rangatahi-led health service The 502 - Rangatahi Ora . They offer free primary healthcare and social…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua to see where new police recruits undergo training and police officers refresh their knowledge. There are around six intakes of new recruits each year, with each recruit…

This morning Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the Halberg Youth Council to Government House Wellington for a hui, discussing the future of disability in New Zealand. The Halberg Youth Council are a group of young leaders advocating for other physically…

Last week, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies continued their programme of events in West Auckland – an area of New Zealand close to Her Excellency's heart. On Tuesday morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited Blanket Base – the headquarters for the remarkable West…

This week marked National Volunteer Week – an opportunity to acknowledge the often unheralded work of volunteers across New Zealand. Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy hosted an event for Tūao Aotearoa Volunteering New Zealand, in…

Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted an event for the QEII National Trust, celebrating 45 years of their work in conservation in New Zealand. The Trust works in partnership with landowners to protect native biodiversity…

On Saturday, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended the State Memorial and Concert for former Governor-General, Dame Cath Tizard. Dame Cath was New Zealand’s first female Governor-General, serving from December 1990 - March 1996. Dame Cindy gave a eulogy at…

On this very rainy Auckland morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the returning Spirit of New Zealand crew back to Princess Wharf. After meeting the rangatahi who had just completed a five-day voyage, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies had a tour of the Spirit…

Established in 2011, Fair Food is a rescue and repurposing organisation that recovers surplus food otherwise bound for the landfill, and creates nourishing meals for West Aucklanders in need. Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited the team this morning to help…

This afternoon Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted the Child Cancer Foundation at Government House Auckland to honour new Life Member Dean Bradley, and Star Tamariki Esme Palmer and Addison Blair. Dean Bradley has been involved in the Child Cancer Foundation…

Today, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended the 55th New Zealand Agricultural Fieldays, the largest agricultural event in the southern hemisphere. Dame Cindy spoke at the Primary Leaders Luncheon, before visiting some of the hubs showcasing what’s up and…

This morning Dame Cindy welcomed four new Diplomatic Heads of Mission to New Zealand at a credentials ceremony. Welcome to HE Mrs Kairangi Samuela, High Commissioner for the Cook Islands; HE Mr Reza Nazar Ahari, Ambassador to The Islamic Republic of Iran…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies returned from an official visit to the Cook Islands yesterday  – Her Excellency’s first to the Cook Islands since taking office. The four-day trip represented an opportunity to acknowledge some of those special connections between…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies share an interest in the reduction of drug harm in Aotearoa. At last night's reception at Parliament for the New Zealand Drug Foundation Parliamentary Symposium, Dame Cindy thanked clinicians, researchers, harm-reduction…

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was among the eleven recipients receiving their honours this morning at Government House. Sir Ashley was recognised for his role in leading the health sector’s response and management of the COVID-19 pandemic. He became a familiar…

This afternoon, in a very moving ceremony at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy presented New Zealand Bravery Awards to five extraordinary New Zealanders, for their actions in response to the Whakaari/White Island eruption on 9 December 2019. As the…

This afternoon's ceremony welcomed 10 further recipients to Government House Wellington, including Sir Haare Williams, who received a knighthood for services to Māori, literature, and education. Sir Haare is a champion of te reo Māori, and was a pioneer…