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Kei aku rangatira, tena koutou katoa Ina tētahi waiata e mea ana “Ko Matariki te whetū, hei arataki e” No reira, haere mai koutou Hei whetū arataki Hei whetū tiaho iho mai He mārama, he mārama.   My greetings to all gathered here tonight There is a song…

Taitamāhine mā, tena koutou.  Nau Mai ki te Whare Kawana.  Haria mai o wawata  Haria mai o moemoea  Poipoia ki te wairua kaha. Koutou Katoa.  Kia Ora Tatau katoa.    Greetings to you young women Welcome to Government House  Bring your wishes and your…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all, and welcome to Government House…

Kia ora tātou katoa  i runga i tō tātou Aotearoatanga   It is a pleasure to formally launch Māori Language Week 2019, to be held from the 9th to the 15th of September. It’s now time to prepare.    These dates include Māori Language Day, September 14, the…

E ngā mana e pae nei, i tēnei po nui Nau mai, haere mai. Ina te whakatauki “He toi whakairo, he mana tangata” Nā reira, Mauriora ki a tatou katoa o Aotearoa.   And in translation… To our distinguished guests, gathered here on this important evening…

E ngā iwi o Tauranga Moana Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi te Rangi, me Ngāti Pūkenga Tēnā koutou katoa. E hari koa ana ahau, te hoki mai ano Ki waenganui i a koutou. Nā reira, e Te Awanui o Tauranga Moana Karanga mai, mihi mai. My greetings to the iwi of Tauranga…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. It’s a real pleasure to be here with you today. I’m delighted to play a…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. Thank you for inviting me to open this new facility. It’s a big change from…

Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge Lady June Hillary; Peter and Sarah Hillary and members of the wider…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana o Tamaki Makaurau. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all, and welcome to Government House…

Kei nga Mema Paremata, e manaaki nei i tø tātau Paremata Taiohi, tēnā koutou. Taiohi mā, e hine mā, e tama mā, nøhou te aro māngai, mo Aotearoa. Inā te kī a Māhupuku, ka pū te rūhā, ka hao te rangatahi. Tena koutou katoa. To the Members of Parliament who…

Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Distinguished guests, warm greetings to you all, and welcome to Government House Wellington. It’s a real privilege to host…

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Nau mai haere mai ra, ki te Whare Kawana. Warm greetings to you all - welcome to Government House. Some of you may be wondering about the…

Talofa lava, malo e lelei, bula vinaka, fakaalofa lahi atu, kia orana, fakatalofa atu, malo ni, mauri, kia ora koutou A warm welcome to Government House. I specifically acknowledge: The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Mr Leasi Papali’I Tommy…

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge the MPs and Councillors present and the…

A Salaam Aleikum Kia ora koutou Thank you very much for inviting me here today to celebrate the opening of your magnificent new school building. Today is a very special day for everyone here  – your Principal, your teachers, the children, and perhaps most…

The Governor-General, The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy is travelling to the United Kingdom today to represent New Zealand at international commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day. For more information, please contact Nerina Bennett, Engagement and…

Kei aku Rangatira o Ngai Tahu Whānui.O tēnei marae ātaahua o Ōtākou.Mihi mai, karanga mai. Tēnā koutou katoa. E koa ana ahau i tā koutou pōwhiri, ki ahau. Kia haramai. Tarere ki whenua uta ai. On Waitangi Day this year, David and I joined the Ngai Tahu…

To the Principal and Board of trustees, the teachers, pupils and parents, greetings to you all. Thank you for inviting me here today. It’s always a privilege to be with young people who are on the cusp of an exciting new stage in their lives, and I’m…

  Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e nga rangatahi o tenei kura, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa.   Distinguished guests and students of the school – past and present, warm greetings to you all.   I specifically acknowledge…

E te Whare Wānaka o Ōtākou Kei aku rakatira katoa Tēnā koutou i tēnei rā nui. Nōhou-rā te whare wānaka Nō tatau katoa No te iwi whānui tonu   Te mārikanui. Mauriora ki a Tatau.   To the University of Otago and all gathered here on this eminent occasion I…

  Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, warm greetings to you all. I acknowledge: Dayle, Lady Mace, Co-Chair of Te Papa Foundation and Foundation Trustees; Evan Williams, Chair of Te…

  Rere ana nga roimata o Hine Tērā te pae o Te Riri. Huihuia mai tātau katoa Tēnei te pae o Maumahara. E nga iwi, kei aku rangatira Wahine ma, tāne mā Tēnā tātau katoa.    I acknowledge The Hon Kris Faafoi, representing the Government Her Exellency The…

Rere ana nga roimata o Hine Tērā te pae, o Te Riri. Huihuia mai tātau katoa Tēnei te pae, o Maumahara. E nga iwi, kei aku rangatira Wahine ma, tāne mā Tēnā tātau katoa.  The tears of Hine(rangi) flow,  For those lost in battle. We gather here today,  In…

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa.   In the times we live in, some people might measure their worth by the number of likes they get on their Facebook page. The events of the…

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. Thank you for inviting me today. It’s a great pleasure to be here. I…

E nga mana nui, e nga iwi maha, e nga whanau morehu, tena koutou katoa. Haere mai tatau katoa, kia rupeke ai te kupu whakahauora.   As salaam Aleikum   I come here today to convey love and messages of condolence and support from our Queen, from leaders of…

E nga mana nui, e nga iwi maha, e nga whanau morehu, tena koutou katoa. Haere mai tatau katoa, kia rupeke ai te kupu whakahauora. As salaam Aleikum I come here today to convey love and messages of condolence and support from our Queen, from leaders of…

Messages from Heads of State, foreign dignitaries and organisations sent to Dame Patsy following the Christchurch shootings.

Messages from Heads of State, foreign dignitaries and organisations sent to Dame Patsy following the Christchurch shootings.

Messages from Heads of State and foreign dignitaries following the Christchurch shootings

Messages from Heads of State, foreign dignitaries and organisations sent to Dame Patsy following the Christchurch shootings.