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E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu, te taua o Hato Hone, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and members of the Order of St John, greetings.  Can I also thank everyone for…

For more images, click here ., Mihi and acknowledgements Ka tangi te Tītī, Ka tangi te Kākā, Ka tangi hoki ahau. Rau Rangatira mā e pae nei, E te Māngai o te Kingitanga Te Tumuaki o Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, Jim, Te paepae powhiri, Tom kōrua ko…

Introduction and acknowledgements E nga mana, e nga reo, rau rangatira ma me nga manu tioriori e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou, Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished leaders, speakers and guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you…

Acknowledgements and mihi Tihei mauri ora.  E nga reo, e nga mana, e nga iwi katoa huri noa o Aotearoa e huihui nei tēnā koutou.  Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, who are gathered here—greetings.  I specifically want to acknowledge: Penny Mason…

For more images, click here ., Acknowledgements and welcome 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, fire-fighters, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you…

To view images from the Australian visit, click here, Kia ora and thank you Annie.  Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen—warm greetings to you all. In particular, I want to acknowledge: Your Excellency Quentin Bryce, Governor-General of Australia…

To the Governor-General of New Zealand: I was delighted to learn of New Zealand's victory in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. As one of the many who has admired the extraordinary fortitude of New Zealand's people in the face of recent disaster, I am so glad to…

For more images, please click here ., Kia ora, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to Government House for the 2011 Frances Clarke Memorial Awards.  Jerry sends his apologies for his absence.  He had to travel to Saudi…

Presenting a short film covering the State Swearing-in of New Zealand's 20th Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae.

Acknowledgements and welcome E nga mana, e nga reo, rau rangatahi ma, e huihui nei, Tēnā koutou katoa. Distinguished hosts and students, greetings. Russell Keetley and Elizabeth McMeeken, Chair of the Board and Acting Principal respectively; distinguished…

  From 29 September – 3 October 2011 eleven ships of the RNZN assembled at Wellington to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of King George VI granting our Naval Forces his royal recognition.  Events over the weekend included the changing of the RNZN Queen’s…

Mihi and acknowledgements E nga mana, e nga reo, nga rangatira o Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa, nga apiha me nga toa o Te Taua Moana o Aotearoa, E huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou, kia ora tātou katoa.  Distinguished guests, leaders of the New…

Government House has today issued a special honours list, recognising the acts of gallantry of four members of the New Zealand Defence Force. Today's awards comprise one New Zealand Gallantry Star, two New Zealand Gallantry Decorations, and one New…

Mihi and acknowledgements E nga mana, e nga reo, nga rangatira o Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa, nga apiha me nga toa o Te Taua Moana o Aotearoa, E huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou, kia ora tātou katoa.  Distinguished guests, leaders of the New…

For more images, click here ., Mihi and acknowledgements Rau rangatira mā me nga manu tioriori, E huihui nei, Tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou, Kia ora tātou katoa.  Gentlemen and ladies, warm greetings to those gathered here this morning.  In particular…

To view images from the ceremony, click here, Mihi and acknowledgements E aku rangatira e pae nei, Māori, Pākehā, ngā Mēa Te Morehu Hoia, Ngā Iwi o Te Tauihu o te Waka a Māui: Te Atiawa; Ngāti Rangitane; Ngāti Toa Rangatira; Ngāti Kuia; Ngāti Rārua; Ngāti…

For more photographs, click here ., Acknowledgements and welcome E nga mana, e nga reo, rau rangatahi ma, e huihui nei, Tēnā koutou katoa. Distinguished hosts and students, greetings. Also thank you for the wonderful welcome we have received.  Matenga…

For more photographs, click here ., Te manuhiri tuarangi, te manuhiri waewaetapu nau mai haere mai.  Kia ora koutou katoa. Distinguished visitors who have travelled from afar and especially those of you here for your first visit welcome, but greetings to…

To view images from the dinner, click here, Mihi, acknowledgements and welcome Rau rangatira mā. E huihui mai nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou, kia ora koutou katoa.  Distinguished leaders gathered here, I extend a warm greeting and good health to…

The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, has issued a message to reflect on the year that has passed since the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Early in the morning on 4 September 2010, a violent earthquake shook Christchurch and…

To view photographs from the Swearing-In Ceremony, click here, To view photographs from the Wreathlaying Ceremony at the National War Memorial, click here, Ka tangi te Titi, Ka tangi te Kaka, Ka tangi hoki ahau. Tihei mauri ora! Mihi and Acknowledgements…

Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae will be sworn in as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Realm of New Zealand today (Wednesday 31 August 2011). The ceremony will take place (weather permitting) on the steps of Parliament House from 11.…

 , For photographs from the State Farewell, please click , here, . , I begin by greeting everyone in the languages of the realm of New Zealand, in English, Māori, Cook Island Māori, Niuean, Tokelauan and New Zealand Sign Language.  Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia…

Ka mihi ahau Ki te whare e tu nei, Ki te papa kei waho ra. E te Rangatira, Pihopa Tā Paora, Takoto, moe mai, okioki. E piki ki runga ki to maunga, Taranaki, Ki te rerenga wairua, Tau atu ki Hawaiki nui, Hawaiki roa, Hawaiki pāmamao, Ki te hononga wairua.…

The death of Sir Paul Reeves was a great loss to his family and to New Zealand, says the Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand. "Sir Paul Reeves was a great New Zealander whose death will be mourned by people in New Zealand and many throughout the…

I begin by greeting everyone in the languages of the realm of New Zealand, in English, Māori, Cook Island Māori, Niuean, Tokelauan and New Zealand Sign Language. Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni and as it is the afternoon (Sign…

 , To view an image from the pre-dinner reception, click here ., I begin by greeting everyone in the languages of the realm of New Zealand, in English, Māori, Cook Island Māori, Niuean, Tokelauan and New Zealand Sign Language.  Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia…

 , To view images from the ceremony, click here ., I begin by greeting everyone in the languages of the realm of New Zealand, in English, Māori, Cook Island Māori, Niuean, Tokelauan and New Zealand Sign Language.  Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa…

I begin by greeting everyone in the languages of the realm of New Zealand, in English, Māori, Cook Island Māori, Niuean, Tokelauan and New Zealand Sign Language.  Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni and as it is the evening (Sign)…

I begin by greeting everyone in the languages of the realm of New Zealand, in English, Māori, Cook Island Māori, Niuean, Tokelauan and New Zealand Sign Language. Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni and as it is the evening (Sign)…

May I begin by greeting everyone in the languages of the realm of New Zealand, in English, Māori, Cook Island Māori, Niuean, Tokelauan and New Zealand Sign Language.   Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni and as it is the morning (…

Mihi:, E ngā Rangatira Kaumātua o Rapaki Marae Aku mihi miharo ki a koutou katoa Me te tautoko I te whaikōrero a Lewis ki a koutou Kia ora huihui tātou katoa I then greet everyone in the languages of the realm of New Zealand, in English, Māori, Cook…