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During Cyclone Gabrielle, the Waipaoa River changed its course and drowned the small community of Te Karaka. This morning Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited Claude Ruru to see his house, which like many in Te Karaka, has been raised metres to withstand…

Wairoa was one of the hardest-hit regions by Cyclone Gabrielle. This morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies met the Mayor, Craig Little and Councillors, as well as members of the Response Team helping whanau with the repair of houses. They saw first-hand the…

This morning, between rain and bursts of brilliant sun, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were welcomed into the Hawke’s Bay region with a beautiful pōwhiri at Waipatu Marae. Waipatu is a hub of impressive community facilities and has been a haven for people…

Since 1965, the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust has been providing New Zealanders of any age, in any industry, and at any stage in their career, the chance to travel overseas to learn from others. These learnings are then brought back to Aotearoa, and…

This morning, in the Grand Hall of Parliament, Dame Cindy had the great pleasure of hosting renowned primatologist and environmental activist Dr Jane Goodall, who is visiting New Zealand on her Reasons for Hope Tour. During the event, Jane shared her…

On this crisp Wellington morning, four new diplomatic heads of mission were welcomed to Government House for their credentials ceremony. HE Ms Manahi Anahiro Pakarati Novoa, Ambassador of the Republic of Chile; HE Dr Faisal Aziz Ahmed, High Commissioner…

Today at Government House, a very special ceremony was held to commemorate the Change of Command for the new Chief of Defence, AM Tony Davies. AM Tony Davies, previously Vice Chief of Defence, has been with the Royal New Zealand Air Force since 1984. He…

On this brisk, beautiful morning in Wellington, Dame Cindy recognised the achievements and service of 12 further recipients of Royal New Zealand Honours. Among those recognised was Professor Tim Bell for his contributions to computer science education, in…

For the final New Year 2024 investiture ceremony at Government House Wellington, eleven recipients received their insignia for outstanding contributions both here and abroad. Among them was master weaver Matekino Lawless, who has been weaving for over 60…

Beautiful harmonies featured in the waiata at this morning's investiture ceremony at Government House, where the Royal Honours recipients included renowned architect Pip Cheshire, CNZM; Professor Rangi Matamua, ONZM, who has promoted wider appreciation of…

Children’s author David Hill was among the recipients for this afternoon’s investiture ceremony at Government House Wellington. Mr Hill has published over 50 books including See Ya, Simon and Right Where It Hurts , and is also a columnist, playwright, and…

Dame Cindy welcomed nine recipients to Government House Wellington for their investiture ceremony this afternoon, including horticulturalist Murray McPhail, who founded LeaderBrand in 1975. The fresh produce company has now grown to become one of the…

This morning, at Government House, Dame Cindy presented insignia to ten recipients of Royal Honours. Ross Wilson, CNZM, has held influential leadership roles in the union movement, and the fields of workplace safety and accident compensation. Paul Gibson…

This morning, Dame Cindy presented insignia to eleven recipients of Royal Honours, including football administrator Dr Johanna Wood, CNZM, who led the bidding for the hosting rights of the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023, and was the first female President…

This morning, eleven Royal Honours recipients and their guests were welcomed to the first of nine investiture ceremonies to be held this month at Government House Wellington. Recipients included Yolanda Soryl, CNZM, who was acknowledged for her work in…

For this afternoon’s investiture ceremony at Government House Wellington, 10 recipients were recognised for their services to Aotearoa New Zealand. Dr Will Edwards was received an ONZM for his contributions to Māori Health, including his time as Director…

On this crisp, clear Wellington morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a very special State Ceremony of Welcome for His Highness Afioga Tuimaleali'ifano Va'aleto'a Sualauvi II, the Head of State of Samoa, and His Good Lady, Masiofo Faamausili Leinafo…

Last night, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a State Dinner in honour of the Head of State of Samoa, His Highness Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, and his Good Lady, Masiofo Faamausili Leinafo. Guests included Samoan New Zealanders who have…

The current round of investiture ceremonies concluded this morning at Government House Auckland. Tōhunga whakairo (master carver) Clive Fugill was among those recognised today by Dame Cindy, for his lifetime of commitment to the craft of carving, and for…

Dr Kevin Trenberth was among the seven recipients of Royal New Zealand Honours insignia this morning at Government House Auckland. Dr Trenberth is a world-renowned scientist in the field of climate variability and climate change, who holds several…

Dame Cindy hosted a further investiture ceremony this afternoon at Government House Auckland, recognising the achievements and service of six outstanding New Zealanders. Recipients today were acknowledged for their contributions across the fields of…

Investiture ceremonies continued this morning at Government House Auckland, with seven further recipients acknowledged for their outstanding achievements and service to Aotearoa New Zealand. Sir Ian Mune received his knighthood for a lifetime of service…

This evening at the Due Drop Events Centre in Auckland, Dame Cindy attended a gala dinner as part of Whaiora o Ngā Iwi Taketake – the inaugural conference hosted by Te Hononga o Tāmaki me Hoturoa. Te Hononga is a hauora Māori health provider based in…

This morning, Dame Cindy welcomed seven recipients for their investiture ceremony this morning, including Pacific children’s health advocate, Dame Teuila Percival. Dame Teuila is a founding member of South Seas Healthcare, which has grown to provide…

Seven further recipients were welcomed to Government House this afternoon for their investiture ceremony, including Kevin Prime, who received a CNZM for services to Māori, the environment and health. Mr Prime is a member of the Waitangi Tribunal, founding…

As patron of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, this afternoon Dame Cindy welcomed the 2024 graduates of the NZOC Wāhine Toa Leadership programme to Government House Auckland. The programme, which began in 2017, offers female athletes a 13-month learning…

This morning, Dame Helen welcomed eight outstanding New Zealanders for their investiture ceremony, including Sir Scott Macfarlane, who was recognised for transforming the treatment of child cancer in New Zealand. Sir Scott led the development of the…

On behalf of Dame Cindy, Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann welcomed eight recipients for the first of the 2024 New Year Honours investiture ceremonies in Auckland. FIFA Chief Women’s Football Officer, Dame Sarai Bareman, was recognised for her immense…

Eight recipients were welcomed to Government House Auckland for their investiture ceremony this afternoon, including Associate Professor Greg Anson, who was awarded an ONZM for his contributions to exercise sciences and human movement neuroscience.…

As dawn broke over Te Whanganui-a-Tara this Anzac Day morning, thousands gathered at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park to mark New Zealand's national day of commemoration and remembrance. The National Dawn Service included stunning musical performances…

This morning in Auckland, Dame Cindy spoke at the Service of Commemoration marking 30 years since the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. In just 100 days, an estimated one million Rwandans, nearly all Tutsi, were killed. The service was attended…

On Friday, Dame Cindy and Doctor Davies spent time with the 40 female senior secondary students attending this year's School-to-Seas Camp at Devonport Naval Base. Hundreds of girls apply for the week-long camp, which promotes STEM careers in marine…