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I wish to express my condolences, on behalf of all New Zealanders, to the families of people who have lost their lives in last night's earthquake. It is at times like this that we all value the care and support of our neighbours, friends and families. I…

Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests and members of Rural Women New Zealand, warm greetings to you all. Thank you for inviting me here today. The office of Governor-General has had a…

Tihei Mauriora, e nga mana, e nga reo e nga waka, e rau rangatira ma. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena tatou katoa. Your Majesties, it has been my great pleasure to welcome you to New Zealand today – on behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand –…

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, nei ra te reo mihi maioha ki a koutou i ēnei mahi nui, i ēnei mahi hira. Aku mihi ano hoki ki a Ngai Tahu, te manawhenua o Te Waipounamu, tena koutou. (My sincere and warm greetings to the leaders and supporters of this important…

Rau rangatira mā, me Te Aka Matua o Te Ture, tēnei aku mihinui, aku mihi maioha ki a koutou. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Thank you for inviting me to speak at this symposium to celebrate 30 years of the Law Commission. While I am invited…

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. I specifically acknowledge: Race Relations Commissioner and guest speaker,…

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, it is a great pleasure for David and me to welcome you all to Government House this evening. When…

Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, GNZM, QSO was sworn in as the 21st Governor-General of New Zealand at Parliament in Wellington on Wednesday, 28 September, 2016.  The ceremony included a Maori welcome, a 21 Gun Salute and music from the Royal…

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. Thank you for inviting David and me to be part of the centenary celebrations of the Anzac Hall. As…

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: Hon Anne Tolley, Minister of the Crown;…

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. I specifically acknowledge: The Prime Minister The Rt Hon John Key, Air Vice-Marshall Kevin Short, Vice Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force…

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. I specifically acknowledge: Former Governor-General, Sir Anand Satyanand…

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. David and I are just delighted to be here – and as it happens, our first extended regional visit in my role as Governor-General will be to…

E ngā iwi o te marae nei o Whakatu, aku mihi nui, i to whakatau i ahau, ki te Tauihu o te Waka nei. Mihi mai, karanga mai. Tēnā koutou katoa. [To you the people of this marae Whakatu, may I extend my thanks for your welcome to the Nelson Region. I…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai rā ki te Whare Kāwana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Na reira, kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all…

Ko tēnei korowai, a Tuakana, he tohu Arohanui mai. Māku tēnei hōnore, e whakautu atu, ki tōku aroha ki te motu. E te Iwi Whānui o Aotearoa, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātau katoa. [This cloak Tuakana is a kind gesture of Love and Goodwill/Aroha. I…

The Armorial Bearings of Sir Jerry Mateparae have been finalised. The Armorial Bearings (or Coat of Arms as they are often referred to) will be carved in wood and will eventually join those of the other Governors and Governors-General that hang in the…

Kia ora koutou.  I specifically acknowledge: the Prime Minister, Rt Hon John Key and Mrs Bronagh Key; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon David Carter; Mr Andrew Little, Leader of the Opposition; Ministers of the Crown; Chief Justice, Rt Hon…

Rau rangatira ma, e kui ma, e koro ma, e huihui mai nei – tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou tēnā tātou katoa.  Mihi mai ki taku whanau kua whakaeke nei, me taku hoa rangatira – Kahurangi Janine.  Te manawhenua o Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Taranaki Whānui me Ngāti Toa,…

Rau Rangatira mā, kua huihui mai i tēnei rā, nau mai, haere mai, ki roto i te wairua o maumāharatanga.  Tēnā tātou katoa. Ka huri ahau ki te mihi ki ngā taonga whakamaumāhara katoa, e tū ana ki runga, e takoto ana ki roto rā nei o Pukeahu Whenua Maumāhara…

He wehi ki te Atua.  He maungārongo ki te whenua.  He whakaaro pai ki ngā tāngata katoa.  Tihei mauri ora! E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o nga hau e wha, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou.  Kia ora tātou katoa.  Distinguished guests,…

Winter's not quite done with us so here's a winter warmer recipe from Goverment House chef Simon Peacock. Ingredients 1 small bunch fresh thyme 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 carrot, roughly chopped 2 sticks celery, roughly chopped 500ml/18fl oz full-…

E kui mā, e koro mā, ngā mihi o te pō.  Tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou.  Nau mai, haere mai rā ki Te Whare Kāwana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Ladies and gentlemen good evening and my warm greetings to you all.  Welcome to Government House. I specifically…

Kia ora koutou.  Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Greetings to you all, and welcome to Government House. It is a great pleasure for Janine and me to welcome you here today, so that we, Janine and I, can acknowledge and…

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o nga hau e whā, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou.  Te manuhiri tuarangi naumai haere mai.  Kia ora tātou katoa, naumai haere mai ki te Whare Kawana ki Tamaki Makaurau.  Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I…

Kia ora koutou, nga mihi nui o te po.  Good evening, greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge: Honourable Nicky Wagner, Minister for Disability Issues; Selwyn Maister and Fiona Allan, Board Chair and CEO, respectively, of Paralympics New Zealand;…

E kui mā, e koro mā, kia ora koutou katoa.  Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whare Kāwana ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara.  Ladies and gentlemen, greetings to you all, and welcome to Government House Wellington. It is a great pleasure for Janine and me to welcome you all…

Rau rangatira mā - nga Takawaenga Kāwanatanga - e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou.  Nau mai, haere mai rā ki Te Whare Kāwana ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara.  Na reira, kia ora tātou katoa. Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen…

Kia ora tātou katoa – greetings to you all. I’m very pleased you could all be here for this Patronage reception.  It’s a chance for me to thank you for the work you do and for the experiences you’ve given me over the past five years.  It’s also an…

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. I specifically acknowledge: HE Mark Gilbert, Ambassador of the United…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou.  Nau mai haere mai ki te Whare Kāwana ki te Whanganui-a-Tara.  Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I extend my warm greetings to you all…