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  • Caring Families Aotearoa Excellence in Foster Care Awards 2025

    Publication
    Issue date: 7 Mar 2025
    Kia ora koutou. Ngā mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai, ra ki te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I’d like to begin by specifically acknowledging: The Honourable Karen Chhour, Minister for Children, and for the Prevention of Family Violence and…
  • Rare Disorders New Zealand 25th anniversary

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    Issue date: 28 Feb 2025
    E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I specifically acknowledge John Forman, founder of Rare Disorders New Zealand James McGoram, Board Chair; and Chris Higgins, Chief Executive of…
  • Southern Seabirds Trust Seabird Smart Awards

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    Issue date: 12 Feb 2025
    E kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei I tenei ra, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora mai tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Mr Bill Mansfield, Chair of the Southern Seabirds Trust; Ms Janice Molloy, Trust Convenor; and Mr Al Brown,…
  • 2025 Pacific Judicial Conference

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    Issue date: 10 Feb 2025
    Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare Kawana o Tāmaki Makaurau. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Rt Hon Dame Helen Winkelmann, Chief Justice of New Zealand, and Rt Hon…
  • Waitangi Day Address at Ōnuku Marae

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    Issue date: 6 Feb 2025
    Kei aku rangatira o Ngāi Tahu, tēnā koutou. Nāu rā te karanga, kia haramai ahau, i tēnei rā o Waitangi. Nāu anō te tino mōhio, ki te manaaki tangata. Nā reira aku mihi nui. Tēnā koutou katoa. I wish to specifically acknowledge: the Right Honourable…
  • Luncheon for the Diplomatic Corps at Kororāreka

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    Issue date: 5 Feb 2025
    Kei aku rangatira e pai nei, tēnā koutou. Nau mai haere mai ki Kororāreka. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: His Excellency Mr Alfredo Rogerio Pérez Bravo, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps; Mr Bede Corry, Chief Executive of the…
  • Opening of He Kura Toi Tangata: 50 years of the Waitangi Tribunal

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    Issue date: 4 Feb 2025
    Toitū Kāhui tangata Ka Haea te ata, ka Hāpara te ata Ka korokī te manu Ka wairori te kutu Ko te ata nui, ka horaina Ka Taki te umere, He po, he po, he ao ka awatea. E koro, ….Matiu, Kua tatū mai ō rahi ki te whakanui i te kaupapa o te rā, arā , Te…
  • Pōwhiri at Te Whare Rūnanga, Waitangi 2025

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    Issue date: 3 Feb 2025
    Mai i te kore, ki te pō, ki te ao marama, ko te ara o te tika, ko te ara o te pono tēnā e kōkiri mō te whakatipuranga ō āpōpō. He aha tēnā o ngā oāti e whakapono atu nei e tatou, e te iwi. Hākoa te kaupapa e pikau atu nei, me kawe i roto i te aroha, i te…
  • Kopinga Marae

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    Issue date: 12 Dec 2024
    Manawareka tch mauriora   It is such a great privilege for Richard and me to come to Kopinga. Thank you so much for inviting us to be here today – and for taking us to see the rakau momori and for sharing your knowledge with us. I appreciate what this…
  • Community Lunch, Chatham Islands

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    Issue date: 12 Dec 2024
      Kioranga Nau mai haere mai     Welcome everyone to today’s lunch. Thank you for coming. We are so pleased to return some of the wonderful hospitality we have received here.  I specifically acknowledge:   Her Worship Monique Croon Ricki Hapi Ward Kamo…
  • The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi 2024 Icon Awards Whakamana Hiranga

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    Issue date: 4 Dec 2024
    Kei aku nui kei, aku rahi ngā Māreikura, ngā Whatukura. Nau mai, piki mai, kake mai, i runga i te kaupapa o te ra. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. I’d like to begin by specifically acknowledging: Tā Pita Sharples, 2024 Icon Award Whakamana…
  • Reception for the 50th anniversary of Citizens Advice Bureau Wellington

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    Issue date: 26 Nov 2024
    E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I specifically acknowledge: Andrew Hubbard, Deputy Chief Executive, Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand; Helen Rodenburg, Chairperson; and Jeremy…
  • New Zealand Red Cross National Council Meeting

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    Issue date: 23 Nov 2024
    E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I specifically acknowledge: Kerry Nickels, New Zealand Red Cross National President; Sarah Stuart-Black, New Zealand Red Cross Secretary General…
  • Sir George Elliot Tertiary Scholarships 2024

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    Issue date: 22 Nov 2024
    Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana o Tamaki Makaurau. I specifically acknowledge: Geoff Clews, Chair of Sir George Elliot Charitable Trust Bill Gavin, Hamish…
  • New Zealand Down Syndrome Association National Achievement Awards

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    Issue date: 14 Nov 2024
    E kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Gwen Matchitt, New Zealand Down Syndrome Association President; Bev Smith, Committee Member; Zandra Vaccarino and Linda te Kaat,…
  • 50th Anniversary of Probus New Zealand

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    Issue date: 8 Nov 2024
    Kia ora tātou katoa. On behalf of my wife, Dame Cindy Kiro, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Government House Wellington, to celebrate the 50 th Anniversary of Probus in Aotearoa New Zealand. I would like to begin by specifically acknowledging: Silvana…
  • Opening of the Christchurch Youth Hub

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    Issue date: 31 Oct 2024
    E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I specifically acknowledge: Hon Megan Woods, Member of Parliament; His Worship Phil Mauger, Mayor of Christchurch; and Dame Sue Bagshaw, Chair of…
  • Presentation of the King's and Regimental Colours

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    Issue date: 31 Oct 2024
    E kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei I tenei ra, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora mai tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Air Marshal Tony Davies, Chief of Defence Force; Major General Rose King, Chief of Army; Ngāi Tahu iwi;…
  • Whakamaru Opening

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    Issue date: 30 Oct 2024
      E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I specifically acknowledge: The Honourable Nicola Willis The Most Reverend Justin Duckworth Laurie Foon (Deputy Mayor) John Maurice and Darryl…
  • Reception for the Diplomatic Corps in Niue

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    Issue date: 20 Oct 2024
    Fakaalofa lahi atu kia mutolu oti – and my very warmest Pacific greetings to you all. I’d like to specifically knowledge: Prime Minister Tagelagi and Tanya Tagelagi; Members of the Niue Assembly; Your Excellency Mr Mark Gibb, New Zealand High Commissioner…
  • Pule Fakamotu 2024 (Constitution Day Flag Raising) Commemoration

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    Issue date: 19 Oct 2024
    Fakaalofa lahi atu – and my very warmest Pacific greetings. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Prime Minister Tagelagi; Prime Minister Mark Brown of the Cook Islands; Alapati Tavite, Ulu of Tokelau; President Williame Katonivere of Fiji; Ministers and…
  • Dinner for Defence Chiefs 2024

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    Issue date: 17 Oct 2024
    E nga rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei I tenei po, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai, piki mai, tauti mai. Thank you for accepting the invitation to join Richard and myself here for dinner at Government House. I especially wanted the chance to meet…
  • Antarctic Heritage Trust launch of Scott’s Discovery Hut Virtual Reality Experience

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    Issue date: 15 Aug 2024
    Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Kia ora tātou katoa. It’s my great pleasure to welcome you all to Government House Wellington. I specifically acknowledge:…
  • Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care Survivor Event

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    Issue date: 14 Aug 2024
    Tēnā tātou Ka matika atu ki te kaupapa o te ra, Ki a koutou, nga morehu o te tūkino; E kore nei te mamae, te rongo, e taku ngakau, mōu i kawe i roto i nga tau kua pahure. Nau mai, haere mai ki tēnei whare āhuru mōwai, e haumaru nei i a koutou, mo tēnei wā…
  • HM King Charles III sends a message to the New Zealand Olympic Team

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    Issue date: 13 Aug 2024
         
  • Ceremony for the Presentation of Coastwatchers Certificates

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    Issue date: 2 Jul 2024
    Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara I specifically acknowledge: Her Excellency Kairangi Samuela, Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand…
  • A Matariki Message from His Majesty King Charles III

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    Issue date: 28 Jun 2024
           
  • Investiture ceremony for Ta Selwyn Parata KNZM

    Publication
    Issue date: 22 Jun 2024
    Rau rangatira mā koutou… tātou, i haere mai... ki te whakanui  i te kaupapa o te rā, i haere mai… ki te whakamānawa, tēnei o nga mokopuna, a Tahu Pōtiki, a Porourangi. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa. It is my great pleasure to preside at this…
  • Visit to Woodford House School

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    Issue date: 19 Jun 2024
    Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Thank you for our very warm welcome here today. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Mrs Julie Peterson, Principal; Anna Wilson, Head Prefect;…
  • Community reception for Cyclone Gabrielle volunteers and responders

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    Issue date: 19 Jun 2024
    Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Thank you for the very warm welcome you’ve extended to me and Dr Davies here today. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Your Worship Ms Sandra…
  • Dr Jane Goodall's Reasons for Hope Tour

    Publication
    Issue date: 13 Jun 2024
    E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge and welcome you, Dr Jane Goodall, to Wellington, and here to the Grand Hall of Parliament. I understand it’s…
  • Royal A&P Society Centennial Conference

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    Issue date: 8 Jun 2024
    E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge Rachel Walker, President of the Royal Agricultural and Pastoral Society, and all attendees here this morning…
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