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Dame Cindy and Dr Davies received a farewell call from His Excellency Mr Tom Udall, Ambassador of the United States of America, and Ms Jill Cooper this morning at Government House Wellington. In a serendipitous piece of timing, the call included a very…

Last night at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted the Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi 2024 Icon Awards Whakamana Hiranga. Established in 2003, these awards are the Foundation's highest honour – bestowed to a living circle of 20 New…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies had the pleasure of hosting His Excellency Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic, and First Lady Madam Eva Pavlová at Government House Wellington today. President Pavel and Madam Pavlová are coming to the end of a five-day…

This afternoon at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of Citizens Advice Bureau Wellington. This wonderful community organisation established its first branch in Newtown in 1974, with the purpose of…

This afternoon at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy gave Royal assent to the Citizenship (Western Samoa) (Restoration) Amendment Bill, making it an Act of Parliament.   The Bill was passed in Parliament last week with a unanimous vote, and provides…

This morning, Dame Cindy attended and spoke at the New Zealand Red Cross Rīpeka Whero Aotearoa National Council Meeting at the Brentwood Hotel in Wellington. The Red Cross is a highly-respected, international humanitarian organisation whose work in…

This afternoon at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies had the great pleasure of welcoming recipients of the 2024 Elliot Tertiary Scholarships. Sir George Elliot was an Auckland businessman and philanthropist who was particularly interested…

To celebrate the recent achievements made by the heart research community, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted representatives and supporters from the Heart Foundation at Government House Auckland. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in New Zealand,…

This afternoon, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted the Aotearoa Circle for their end of year hui, celebrating the achievements they have made this year, and looking forward to the future. The Aotearoa Circle is a private and public sector partnership,…

Recently in Napier, Dame Cindy presided over a ceremony investing 15 postulants into the Order of St John. Each postulant was recognised for their outstanding contributions to Hato Hone St John in areas across the organisation, working as staff or…

Yesterday afternoon at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association’s National Achievement Awards – recognising the achievements of three outstanding New Zealanders with Down syndrome, presenting…

This morning, Dame Cindy attended the 2024 Te Anga Pāua o Aotearoa National Kapa Haka Festival at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Supported by IDEA, New Zealand's largest provider of intellectual disability services, and running over…

This morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed four new diplomatic Heads of Mission for their credentials ceremony at Government House Wellington. A warm welcome to HE Mr Keith Smith, High Commissioner of Canada; HE Ms Ingrid Dahl-Madsen, Ambassador of…

On Thursday last week, Dame Cindy and other members of the Rhodes Scholarship interview panel were tasked with interviewing seven absolutely outstanding scholars, who progressed through the rigorous selection process for this internationally prestigious…

To mark the 50th anniversary of Probus in New Zealand, Dr Davies hosted members from clubs from all around the country for a celebratory high tea at Government House Wellington. Probus – a community service activity of Rotary Clubs – aims to help people…

Dame Cindy had the pleasure of opening Stage One of Youth Hub Christchurch yesterday morning in beautiful Ōtautahi. Through its extensive partnerships and outstanding facilities, the Hub aims to provide extensive, wrap-around support and care to young…

Dame Cindy had the exceptionally rare honour of presenting new Colours to the 2nd/1st Battalion of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III, during a spectacular ceremony yesterday afternoon at Burnham Military…

For 120 years, the Wellington City Mission has been dedicated to caring for people in need. This morning Dame Cindy opened WCM’s new home, Whakamaru, which represents a gamechanger in the delivery of housing and social services. Whakamaru is a beautiful,…

This morning, Dame Cindy welcomed Board Members of the TG Macarthy Trust for their annual meeting and granting strategy review. TG Macarthy was a Wellington businessman who died in 1912, who found success primarily as brewer. Upon his death, he…

Last week Dame Cindy and Dr Davies travelled to Niue to attend the celebrations to mark 50 years of self-government in free association with New Zealand. At the Fale Fono II, Their Excellencies met members of the Assembly, and Dame Cindy was seated on a…

This year has seen a new cohort of Defence Chiefs take up their roles: Air Marshal Tony Davies, Chief of Defence Force, Rear Admiral Mathew Williams, Vice Chief of Defence Force, Rear Admiral Garin Golding, Chief of Navy, Major-General Rose King, Chief of…

This morning Dr Davies joined the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand to officially open their 2024 conference. Promoting the study or collecting of currency, medals and other similar artefacts, the RNSNZ was established in 1931. They have played an…

Despite the number of firefighters present at Government House Wellington this morning, there was no sign of alarm, as Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted members of the Newtown and Central Fire Stations for morning tea. It was a chance to thank some of our…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were delighted to host a credentials ceremony for four new diplomatic heads of mission at Government House Wellington this morning. Welcome to HE Mrs Idelta Maria Rodrigues, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste; HE…

For this year’s final investiture ceremony, Dame Cindy welcomed nine recipients to Government House Auckland. Among them was Dame Theresa Gattung, who was recognised for services to women, governance and philanthropy. Dame Theresa, who was the first…

To begin the final week of investitures at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy welcomed eight New Zealand Royal Honours recipients. Former Queenstown mayor, Jim Boult, received a CNZM for services to local government, tourism and the community. Mr Boult…

Seven further outstanding New Zealanders were acknowledged this afternoon at Government House Auckland, for their achievements and service to Aotearoa New Zealand. Mr Rod Duke received his CNZM insignia for services to philanthropy and business –…

For this week’s final investiture ceremony, Dame Cindy welcomed eight recipients to Government House Auckland. Former Silver Fern Adine Wilson was recognised for her contributions to netball in New Zealand. Ms Wilson played for the Silver Ferns from 1999-…

Investiture ceremonies continued this morning at Government House Auckland, with eight further recipients acknowledged for their outstanding service and achievements across New Zealand communities. Among those recognised today was Mr Dan Allen-Gordon, who…

Eight further outstanding New Zealanders received their Royal Honours insignia this afternoon at Government House Auckland. Their diverse achievements and areas of service spanned health and health advocacy, education, Pacific performing arts, Māori, the…

This morning, Dame Cindy welcomed seven recipients to Government House for their investiture ceremony. Phillip Lam received an MNZM for services to martial arts, recognising how he pioneered the sport in New Zealand. Mr Lam introduced kung fu to Aotearoa…

Dame Cindy welcomed eight recipients to Government House this morning, beginning the King’s Birthday 2024 Honours investitures in Tāmaki Makaurau. Former Manukau City Councillors, Anne Candy (CNZM) and Colleen Brown (KSO), were recognised for their…