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Receiving their insignia at this ceremony were: Ms Frances Valintine, of Auckland, CNZM, for services to education and the technology sector The Honourable Kerry (Chester) Borrows, of Hawera, QSO, for services as a Member of Parliament Archdeacon William…

Congratulations to the latest member of the Order of New Zealand Joy Cowley and the other 19 New Zealanders who received their insignia at investitures at Government House this morning. Photos from the ceremony Image of Joy Cowley and Dame Patsy Reddy

Congratulations to the 20 recipients of Honours at Government House this afternoon, including leading educator in technology education, Frances Valintine, CNZM; former Member of Parliament, The Hon Chester Burrows, QSO; and entomologist Dr Ruud Kleinpaste…

It was ballet's turn in the spotlight this evening at Government House, with Dame Patsy and Sir David hosting the Ballet Foundation's "A Celebration of Ballet" in the Ballroom. The Ballet Foundation is a charity that works to support, promote and advance …

The Arts Foundation Icon Awards recognise distinguished artists for their contributions to New Zealand's arts and culture. At any one time, there are only 20 Arts Icons, and the medallion each recipient wears is imbued with the mana and mauri of the…

Dame Patsy and Sir David wish to pass on their condolences to the family of Lady Beattie who died in Wellington on Wednesday. The wife of Sir David Beattie,Governor-General from 1980 - 1985, Lady Beattie not only undertook all the duties of a vice-regal…

The full video of this mornin's investiture ceremony < This morning's recipients were: The Honourable Dr Michael Bassett, CNZM, of Auckland, for services as a historian Mr Colin Bidois, of Tauranga, ONZM, for services to Māori Ms Helene Wong, of…

Congratulations to all the recipients at this morning's investiture ceremony at Government House in Auckland. Investiture images Image of Dr Michael Bassett and Dame Patsy Reddy Image of Dr Haare Williams and Dame Patsy Reddy

The full ceremony filmed at Government House this morning. Receiving their insignia at Government House in Auckland this morning were: The Honourable Dame Georgina te Heuheu, DNZM, for services to the State and Māori Ms Jane Drumm, of Auckland, QSO, for…

The full video of this afternoon;'s investiture ceremony Receiving their insignia at Government House in Auckland were: Mr William Birnie, of Auckland, CNZM, for services to governance, the arts and sport Mr Mark Hadlow, of Martinborough, ONZM, for…

The recipients at this morning's investiture ceremony at Government House Auckland included Dame Georgina te Heuheu, DNZM; Ms Jane Drumm, QSO, advocate for victims of domestic violence; and Maori sculptor Mr Fred Graham, ONZM. Image Gallery

Congratulations to all our honours recipients this afternoon. They included Mr William Birnie, CNZM for services to governance, the arts and sport; actor Mark Hadlow, ONZM;  and Emeritus Professor Roger Moltzen, MNZM for services to education. Image…

Dame Patsy and Sir David travelled to Turkey to represent New Zealand at commemorative events associated with the Gallipoli campaign. Our thanks to New Zealand Defence for providing us with  images of some of the events that they attended. In addition to…

The full video of this morning's ceremony at Government House in Auckland Receiving their insignia at Government House were: Dame Rangimarie (Naida) Glavish, of Auckland, DNZM, for services to Māori and the community Dr Manying Ip, of Auckland, CNZM, for…

Prominent Maori leader Dame Rangimarie Glavish, DNZM, academic and writer Dr Manying Ip, art dealers John Gow, MNZM and Gary Langsford, MNZM, and Associate Professor Michael Hilton, MNZM were among the recipients of honours at Government House Auckland.…

The full ceremony from Government House. This afternoon's recipients - Dame Denise L’Estrange-Corbet, of Auckland, DNZM, for services to fashion and the community Mr William (Lindsay) Tisch, of Matamata, QSO, for services as a Member of Parliament Ms…

Rugby legend Sir Bryan Williams and politician David Cunliffe were amongst those receiving their insignia at an investiture at Government House in Auckland this morning.  Congratulations to all this morning's recipients. This morning's photos Image of…

Fashion designer Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet, journalist Nicola Legat and arts practitioner Wetini Mitai-Ngatai were amongst those who received the insignia of their orders at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Auckland this afternoon.…

Full coverage of this morning's investiture ceremony The recipients are: Sir Bryan Williams, of Auckland, KNZM, for services to rugby The Honourable David Cunliffe, of Auckland, QSO, for services as a Member of Parliament Mrs Jeremy Drummond, of Auckland…

Mentors and mentees of the Boys and Girls Institute (BGI) took to the stage tonight at Government House to convey what the Challenge for Change programme has meant for them. Their presentations included some pretty slick videos, paintings, re-enactments…

The Administrator Sir William Young officiated at the Heart Foundation's 50th Anniversary reception at Government House in Auckland Photos of the reception Image of the official party

We were blessed with clear skies and warm breezes for the National Commemorative Service at Pukeahu this morning, where thousands of people gathered to pay their respects to all those New Zealanders who have served their country in times of war, and to…

David and I are delighted to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the happy occasion of the birth of their third child. The addition of a new family member is a time of celebration and I am sure all New Zealanders extend their best wishes to…

ICCA, a worldwide NGO dedicated to promoting and developing arbitration and international dispute resolution held its biannual conference in Sydney this week. The conference delegates then came to New Zealand to be hosted by AMINZ (Arbitrators' and…

It's been a busy couple of months for Dame Patsy and Sir David. Here are some image galleries you may not have seen Obama visit AsiaNZ Foundation New Zealand Festival Patrons and Partners reception    Dame Patsy, Sir David and Barack Obama Image of Dame…

Dame Patsy and Sir David were on hand for the opening of the new Quinn's Post Trench Expereince at the Great War Exhibition in Wellington. Dame Patsy did the honours in declaring the exhibit open before she and Sir David took in some of the exhibit. An…

Dame Patsy and Sir David were delighted to be able to support the New Zealand team during their first few days of competition at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. Highlights included being present for Sophie Pascoe's barnstorming Gold Medal swim.…

Yesterday was Wahine Day, and 50 years since the Wahine foundered on Barrett's Reef during one of the worst storms to ever hit the Wellington region. it was a day of sadness and remembrance, but also a day to put a spotlight on how our emergency response…

Last night Dame Patsy presented the New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards in Wellington. Every year, thousands of New Zealanders, mostly volunteers, take part in search and rescue operations on land and on our seas and waterways. These awards recognise…

Personnel from 9 of the 10 Royal New Zealand Navy ships were on parade in Auckland this morning for the annual Fleet Divisions. Dame Patsy was on hand, as Commander-in-Chief, to address the assembled parade. Speech transcript Image gallery

Today Dame Patsy received a vist from Commonwealth Secretary-General, Baroness Scotland. The pair talked about the importance of the relationship between New Zealand and the Commonwealth, climate change, empowering women and girls and support for small…

This afternoon Dame Patsy received a call from the Australian High Commissioner, HE Mr Ewen McDonald.