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  • The Governor-General
    • Biography of The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO
    • Biography of Dr Richard Davies
    • Media statements
    • Speeches by The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro
    • The Governor-General's blog
  • Office of the Governor-General
    • Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
      • About the Coronation service
      • The King of New Zealand
      • Get involved
      • Coronation events
    • Memorialising Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
    • Roles and functions of the Governor-General
      • Constitutional role
        • New Zealand’s Constitution
        • Credentials ceremonies
        • The Executive Council
        • The Reserve Powers
        • The Royal prerogative of mercy
      • Ceremonial role
        • Investiture ceremonies
        • New Zealand Royal Honours
      • Community role
      • International Role
    • Conditions of Appointment
      • Administrator of the Government
      • The Governor-General Act
      • The Governor-General's Flag
    • History
      • New Zealand's Governor-General - an historical perspective
      • Former Governors-General
    • Invitations, patronage and cards
      • Invitations for the Governor-General
        • Dress code for Government House events
      • Hosting the Governor-General
      • Order of precedence in New Zealand
      • Applying for vice-regal patronage
      • Current Vice-regal patronages
      • Congratulatory messages
    • Contacting the Governor-General
      • Guidance for writing to the Governor-General
    • Official portraits
    • Royal Commission Reports
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    • Government House Wellington
      • Government House tours
        • Accessibility Information
        • Education tours
        • Group tours
        • Upcoming public tours
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        • Bledisloe Conservatory
        • Blundell and Porritt Rooms
        • Fitzroy Room
        • Galway and guest suites
        • Liverpool Room
        • Main Hallway
        • Maota Ariki
        • The Ballroom
        • The Council Room
        • The Landing
        • The Norrie State Dining Room
        • The Taupaepae
      • Artwork and artifacts
        • Carved coats of arms
      • Government House centenary
      • Government House conservation
        • Conservation rationale
        • The project in detail
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      • Government House Auckland garden tours
        • Group garden tours
        • Upcoming public garden tours
      • Planning your visit and accessibility
      • History of the gardens
    • Other Government Houses
    • Staff at Government House
      • Management of Government House
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  • BOOKED OUT - Government House Wellington tour

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    Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any…
  • Government House Wellington tour

    Tour
    Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any…
  • Government House Wellington tour

    Tour
    Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any…
  • Government House Wellington tour

    Tour
    Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any…
  • BOOKED OUT - Auckland Government House Garden tour

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    Auckland Government House gardens are magnificent but they are not mobility friendly! The tour is 90 minutes of walking, often on bush paths and slopes. The route includes stairs. It is not suitable for buggies, wheelchairs or walking frames, or those who…
  • BOOKED OUT - Auckland Government House Garden tour

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    Auckland Government House gardens are magnificent but unfortunately they are not mobility-friendly. The tour is 90 minutes of walking, often on bush paths and slopes. The route includes stairs. It is not suitable for buggies, wheelchairs or walking frames…
  • BOOKED OUT - Government House Wellington tour

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    Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any…
  • The Art of Government House Wellington

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    The Government House Wellington art collection is considerable. Ranging from contemporary New Zealand art to colonial art. We have Māori and Pacific artists, local Wellington artists, even Dutch masters. There are beautiful examples of colonial furniture…
  • BOOKED OUT - Government House Wellington tour

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    Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any…
  • BOOKED OUT - Government House Wellington tour

    Tour
    Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any…
  • High tea for the 50th anniversary of Age Concern Wellington Region

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    Issue date: 11 Sep 2026
    E ngā rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei wā, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai rā ki Te Whare o te Kawana Tianara o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Sir Anand and Lady Susan…
  • NZ Kindergartens Centenary Reception

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    Issue date: 9 Sep 2026
    E ngā rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei wā, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai rā ki Te Whare o te Kawana Tinara o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I wish to acknowledge from New Zealand Kindergartens: Sarah Tocker,…
  • Government House Wellington tour

    Tour
    Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any…
  • Government House Wellington Garden tour

    Tour
    Tours take around 90 minutes This tour will be led by our garden team and will not enter the house. It is a specifically garden-focussed tour. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. Dress for the weather. We aim to run the tour regardless of…
  • Government House Wellington Garden tour

    Tour
    Tours take around 90 minutes This tour will be led by our garden team and will not enter the house. It is a specifically garden-focussed tour. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. Dress for the weather. We aim to run the tour regardless of…
  • Koroneihana 2026

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    Issue date: 5 Sep 2026
    E Te Arikinui, Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, tēnā koe. E te Kāhui Ariki, e ngā rangatira o Waikato-Tainui, e ngā iwi o Aotearoa, me ngā manuhiri nō Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, nō ngā tōpito o te ao – tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. I’d also like to…
  • Launch of the Antarctic Heritage Trust Conservation Management Plan

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    Issue date: 3 Sep 2026
    E ngā rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei wā, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai rā ki Te Whare o te Kawana Tianara o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I wish to begin by specifically acknowledging: The Right Honourable…
  • Message to acknowledge the recent flash flooding in Nepal and China

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    Issue date: 1 Sep 2026
    I am deeply saddened by the devastating scenes of flash flooding in Nepal and China. The true extent of this event and its impact on people, including New Zealanders, is still being understood – however, it is clear that many lives and livelihoods have…
  • Afternoon tea for Te Pā

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    Issue date: 14 Aug 2026
    E ngā rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei wā, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai rā ki Te Whare o te Kāwana Tianara o Tāmaki Makaurau.  I would like to begin by specifically acknowledging: Hurimoana Dennis,…
  • Tree planting at West Lynn Garden

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    Issue date: 14 Aug 2026
    E ngā rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei rā, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Tēnā koutou katoa. I wish to begin by acknowledging: Jock Jamieson, President of the West Lynn Garden Society; and Ann Foley, Secretary. And to all…
  • State Lunch with General Secretary and President of Viet Nam

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    Issue date: 13 Aug 2026
    E nga rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei mai I tenei ra, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora mai tātou katoa.  Your Excellency General Secretary and President Tô Lâm, and all distinguished guests I have the pleasure of hosting here at Government House…
  • Wellington Embroiderer’s Guild Diamond Jubilee Celebration

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    Issue date: 8 Aug 2026
    E ngā rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei wā, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai rā ki Te Whare o te Kawana Tinara o Te Whanganui-a-Tara.  I wish to begin by specifically acknowledging: Els Joliffe, President…
  • The 2026 Icon Awards Whakamana Hiranga

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    Issue date: 7 Aug 2026
    E ngā rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei wā, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai rā ki Te Whare o te Kawana Tianara o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I wish to begin by specifically acknowledging: Jessica Palalagi,…
  • Standards New Zealand Volunteer Recognition Reception

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    Issue date: 30 Jul 2026
    E nga rau rangatira mā, e huihui mai nei, i tēnei ahiahi, tenei aku mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare o te Kawana Tianara ki Whanganui-a-Tara.  I wish to acknowledge Hon Cameron Brewer – Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs;…
  • Rural Women New Zealand Centennial Celebration

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    Issue date: 24 Jul 2026
    E ngā rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei wā, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai rā ki Te Whare o te Kawana Tinara o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I wish to begin by specifically acknowledging: Heather Sorensen,…
  • District Court Judges Triennial Conference Dinner

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    Issue date: 23 Jul 2026
    E ngā rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e ngā kaiwhakawā o Te Kōti ā Rohe o Aotearoa, e huihui mai nei i tēnei wā, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Tēnā koutou katoa. I wish to begin by acknowledging: The Right Honourable Dame Helen Winkelmann,…
  • Sir Sam Neill KNZM OBE

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    Issue date: 14 Jul 2026
    I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sir Sam Neill KNZM OBE.   Sir Sam was one of New Zealand’s great storytellers – admired here, across the Tasman, and around the world. Through his work and the way he carried himself, he reflected so many…
  • BOOKED OUT - Government House Wellington tour

    Tour
    Tours take around 90 minutes and include the Visitor Centre, the main house and the garden (weather permitting). Tours explore the history of the house and the Governor-General’s role. Tours are free but places must be booked in advance. If you have any…
  • His Majesty King Charles III's message for Matariki 2026

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    Issue date: 10 Jul 2026
    E mihi ana ki Te Kāhui o Matariki This week eyes across New Zealand will be raised to the Winter skies, watching for the reappearance of Matariki, signalling Te Tau Hou Māori, the Māori New Year. Known by many names to peoples across the world, the…
  • Matariki Reception 2026

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    Issue date: 9 Jul 2026
    E nga rau rangatira mā, e huihui mai nei, i tēnei ahiahi, tenei aku mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare o te Kawana Tianara ki Whanganui-a-Tara.  I wish to specifically acknowledge Matua Joe McLeod, our renowned maramataka o nga hua…
  • Reception for the 40th anniversary of the Homosexual Law Reform

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    Issue date: 7 Jul 2026
    E ngā rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei wā, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai rā ki Te Whare o te Kawana Tinara o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I wish to begin by specifically acknowledging: Dame Fran Wilde, Mayor…
  • Wellington Region Emergency Management Reception

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    Issue date: 25 Jun 2026
    E ngā rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei wā, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai rā ki Te Whare o te Kawana Tinara o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I would like to begin by specifically acknowledging:, The Honourable…
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