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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.

There was some very exciting cricket in the weekend, including the New Zealand/UK match. Dame Patsy and Sir David attended a Willows Club dinner on Saturday night in Christchurch and a match the following day, where her team of aspiring Black Caps, the…

Dame Patsy and Sir David officially welcomed the President of the Republic of Indonesia HE Joko Widodo and Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo at Government House in Wellington. The NZDF Maori cultural party provided the powhiri and a one hundred person Guard of…

We commemorated Race Relations Day a few days early at Government House Auckland today. Our MC was 2017 Young New Zealander of the Year, Rez Gardi, and our theme was in support of the Human Right's Commission campaign: "Give Nothing to Racism". Speech…

This evening, Dame Patsy and Sir David are hosting Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand at a dinner at Government House to  celebrate LBC's 40th year of operation. LBC plays a vital role in assisting the 21,000 New Zealanders living with a blood cancer…

Last night Dame Patsy, as patron of the New Zealand Red Cross, presented Florence Nightingale Medals to three New Zealand nurses. The highest award in nursing, the medals are presented to Red Cross and Red Crescent nurses and others, who have shown…

This evening Dame Patsy and Sir David attended a Commonwealth Day 2018 National Observance service at the Cathedral of St Paul in Wellington. Dame Patsy read a message from Her Majesty the Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Hon Andrew Little read a message…

Dame Patsy joined a panel discussion on leadership at the Auckland Town Hall for Auckland Council's International Women's Day celebration. The discussion covered a broad range of topics related to women in the workforce including paths to leadership and…

What a great way to start International Women's Day, by joining hundreds of guests at Zonta/UN Women NZ's breakfast at Parliament. Dame Patsy spoke about the responsibility of everyone to use their influence to keep alive the momentum for change and Helen…

This evening, Dame Patsy and Sir David attended an International Women's Day cocktail event at The Sugar Club in Auckland, supporting the Otara Blue Light programme Turning the Tide. The programme is aimed at young Maori and Pasifika women from Otara…

Suffrage 125 was launched at Government House today in front of a crowd of women leaders, influencers and and public figures from all generations. Dame Patsy, Minister for Women Hon Julie Anne Genter and 2017 Young New Zealander of the Year Rez Gardi…

Dame Patsy and Sir David attended the re-opening of Wellington's City Gallery on Friday 2 March. The Gallery had been closed since late last year as it underwent some alterations, including the installation of a new, more welcoming entranceway. The first…

This afternoon Dame Patsy and Sir David attended the launch of a new book Wanted: The Search for the Modernist Murals of E Mervyn Taylor at the City Gallery in Wellington. Dame Patsy has followed the progress of this project with interest since its…

On the final day of the Northland visit, Dame Patsy and Sir David met students and staff at the recently established QRC Tai Tokerau College in Paihia. The students obtain qualifications in hospitality, spending a proportion of their time in internships.…