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Ladies and gentlemen, children, members of the Order of St John, postulants—that is, members who will be invested tomorrow—and their guests.  I begin by greeting you in the languages of the realm of New Zealand—in English, Māori, Cook Island Māori, Niuean…

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…

Tihe Mauriora! Te Arawa Rangatira, Te Arawa Iwi, Karanga mai, mihi mai, Ki a mātou ngā manuhiri.  Ki te whānau Ahuwhenua, E pae nei, Kia ora huihui tātou katoa. I then greet everyone in all the languages of the realm of New Zealand, in English, Māori,…

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…

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)…

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  (Sign…

I begin by greeting everyone in the languages of the realm of New Zealand, in English, Maori, Cook Island Maori, 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…

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…

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 (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 afternoon (…

   , To view more images from the ceremony, click here ., Hiruhārama Pā, Ngāti Porou whānui, Te Kingitanga, Ngā Rangatira maha, Me ngā Iwi katoa, E huihui nei, Tēnā koutou, I tēnei rā whakahirahira. I then greet everyone in the languages of the realm of…

To Sonia Faulkner, National President and the board members, Ruth Teasdale, Chief Executive and the staff members, to Life Members, to GirlGuides present and to all supporters of GirlGuiding New Zealand - tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa, good…

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 Liz Evans, National President, to the Life Members and the Members of Rural Women New Zealand, to Ruth Shanks, South Pacific Area President of Associated Country Women Of the World, to David Huebner, United States Ambassador to New Zealand, and to…

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…

 , To view more photos 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,…

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)…

 , For more photos, 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 Lahi Atu, Taloha…

For more photos, 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 Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni…

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 (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).…

Speaker of the Suomen Eduskunta, the Parliament of Finland; Leaders of the Parliamentary Groups; Distinguished Guests otherwise, Ladies and Gentlemen.   I begin with the New Zealand Māori greeting, "Kia Ora" and may I add the following greeting: Kiitoksia…

May I greet you: Your Excellencies, President Tarja Halonen, President of the Republic of Finland and Dr Pentti Arajärvi; Ms Minerva KrohnChairman of the Helsinki City Council; Mr Jussi Pajunen, Mayor; Mr Risto Rautava, Chairman of the City Board; Your…

 , To view more images from the State Visit, click here ., I greet you: Your Excellencies, President Tarja Halonen, President of the Republic of Finland and Dr Pentti Arajärvi; Your Excellency, Mrs Maja Lahteenmaki, Ambassador for Finland to New Zealand;…

"It felt a real privilege to stand in Westminster Abbey representing New Zealand and reflecting the warmth New Zealanders feel for the married couple - particularly because of Prince William's visits to New Zealand. The language, pageantry and precision…

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: I begin by greeting everyone in the languages of the realm of New Zealand—English, Māori, Cook Island Maori, Niuean, Tokelauan and New Zealand Sign Language.  Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu,…

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: I begin by greeting everyone in the languages of the realm of New Zealand—English, Māori, Cook Island Maori, Niuean, Tokelauan and New Zealand Sign Language.  Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu,…

 , To view more 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,…

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 images from the 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 Orana, Fakalofa Lahi…

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