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Dame Patsy spoke at the 2018 Blake Leader Awards in Auckland.  2018 Blake Leader Award speech Congratulations to the five new Blake Leaders - Peter Beck ,  Sandra Alofivae, Dr. Miles Gregory, Soana Pamaka and David Cameron and the first Blake Leader-…

Dame Patsy presented 10 Royal Humane Society of New Zealand silver medals for acts of bravery. Medal recipients included Zane Paki, who saved a man from a knife attack and Rory Clarke, who was one of a trip of doctors involved in rescuing the driver of a…

The Queen's Birthday 2018 Honours list has been released. Congratulations to all the New Zealanders who have been acknowledged for their contribution. Dame Patsy and Sir David are looking forward to welcoming all recipients to Government House to receive…

On Tuesday 29 May, Dame Patsy appeared on RNZ's Bookmarks with Jesse Mulligan. During the interview, Dame Patsy talked about her favourite books, movies and music and revealed the truth about her relationship with Helen Reddy, the Australian singer. (Clue…

It was a night of stories, laughter and memories tonight at Government House as past and present members of the Police National Dive Squad got together to celebrate 50 years of exceptional service to the people of New Zealand. The members of the squad…

Last Friday, Dame Patsy and Sir David helped mark a major milestone for Christchurch Girls High School with the official opening of the first major rebuild project since the school was extensively damaged by the Canterbury earthquakes. They were given a…

On Friday night Dame Patsy and Sir David joined in the annual celebration of excellence in Maori farming and agribusiness - the Ahuwhenua Awards dinner, this year held in Christchurch. The winning farm operation must not only be an example of efficient…

This morning Dame Patsy and Sir David visited the Police College to touch base with Wing 316 recruits, who are currently in their 7th week of training to become Police officers. Dame Patsy is Patron of Wing 316. The recruits range in age from 19 to 50.…

Many thanks to the Centre for Brain Research for the opportunity for Dame Patsy to speak at the dinner held at St Mathew-in-the-City in Auckland on 11 May, and for providing us with photos taken on the night. The Centre involves academics, clinicians,…

Receiving their insignia this morning were: Sir Herbert (John) Clarke, of Lower Hutt, KNZM, for services to Māori and heritage preservation Mr Richard Boast, of Wellington, ONZM, for services to the law and Māori Ms Rhana Devenport, of Auckland, ONZM, for…

Educator, treaty settlement adviser and Maori heritage protector Sir John Clarke was knighted at Government House this morning by Dame Patsy. The sixth and final investiture ceremony for this round included representatives from the worlds of the arts,…

Receiving their insignia this morning were: The Honourable Sir Douglas White, of Wellington, KNZM, for services to the judiciary Mr Graeme Wheeler, of Lower Hutt, CNZM, for services to the State Mr David Smol, of Wellington ,QSO, for services to the State…

Receiving their insignia during this special all-women ceremony to commemorate Suffrage 125 were: The Honourable Dame Annette King, DNZM, of Wellington, for services as a Member of Parliament Mrs Raewyn Fox, of Porirua, QSO, for services to family…

Congratulations to all 22 honour recipients at this morning's ceremony at Government House. They included The Hon Sir Douglas White, KNZM for services to the judiciary; former Reserve Bank Governor Graham Wheeler, CNZM; and broadcasters Philip Sherry,…

Suffrage 125 was commemorated at Government House this afternoon with a special investiture ceremony, celebrating the achievements of New Zealand women. Politician Dame Annette King received the insignia of her order alongside artists Julia Morison and…

Receiving their insignia in this ceremony were: The Honourable Peter Dunne, of Wellington, CNZM, for services as a Member of Parliament Mr Robert Fowler, of Auckland, QSO, for services to the community  Mr Donald Best, of Wellington, ONZM, for services to…

This morning's investiture recipients included Mr Randal Heke, whose role in the establishment of Scott Base in Antarctica in the 1950s was recognised with the award of the New Zealand Antarctic Medal. The Hon Peter Dunne received a CNZM for his services…

Dame Patsy and Sir David hosted a reception for the Fred Hollows Foundation at Government House in Wellington. Guests heard about the highlights of the 25 years of the Foundation's work and heard from a panel of three experts about new initiatives around…

This morning's investiture ceremony from Government House in Wellington. Receiving their insignia were: Ms Cassia Coles (Joy Cowley), of Featherston, ONZ, for services to New Zealand Dr Garth Carnaby, of Lincoln, CNZM, for services to science and…

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…