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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…

Last night Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a reception for the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley and Mrs Linda Hurley. Guests represented a range of sectors, including defence, government, business, tourism…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were joined by Gen Hon David Hurley Mrs Linda Hurley for a very special day on Rotoroa Island yesterday, where they released Cove the 17-day-old Coromandel Brown Kiwi. Rotoroa Island Trust works with  Save the Kiwi on this bird…

Last night at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a State Dinner for His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), the Governor-General of Australia, and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley.   During her address to…

This morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies accompanied His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), the Governor-General of Australia, and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley to Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington.   Their…

This afternoon, with the autumn sun shining down on Government House Wellington's North Lawn, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a State Welcome Ceremony for His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), the Governor-General of Australia…

Yesterday at the Wellington Cambodian Buddhist Temple in Island Bay, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies took part in a very special celebration of the Cambodian New Year. Their Excellencies enjoyed the wonderful array of food prepared by members of the community,…

Children from Newtown School were our guests of honour at this morning's launch of a children's book "The Wolf and the Hocus Pocus", the latest publication in the "Feel Brave" series of books written by Avril McDonald. The series focusses on helping…

This morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed three new diplomatic heads of mission to their postings in Aotearoa New Zealand: HE Mr Sakias Tameo, High Commissioner of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea; HE Mr…

As Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Force, this evening Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted the Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps at Government House to commemorate their annual Corps Day. This was a chance to acknowledge the role nurses have played in the New…

This morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were delighted to welcome the Ulu-o-Tokelau, the Honourable Alapati Tavite, and Ministers from the General Fono to Government House. The Ulu-o-Tokelau rotates annually between the elected Faipule (village leaders) of…

This evening at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception to acknowledge all those who have made the recent Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts such a great success. Over the past four weeks, the Festival has brought together an…

On Friday night Dame Cindy hosted a centennial dinner for members of Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand, as well as supporters and funders. Dame Cindy acknowledged the role Forest and Bird has played in raising awareness about threats…

Yesterday at the Canterbury Club in Christchurch, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended a luncheon hosted by the Christchurch Business Club. The Club was originally founded in 1931, and serves as a place for Christchurch's business leaders to build…