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To Bernie Leonard, Acting Principal and to the staff of Grantlea Downs School, to all of you students of the Grantlea Downs School, greetings, kia ora, kia orana, fakalofa lahi atu, taloha ni (sign ‘good afternoon).  These are the languages of the Realm…

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…

To Your Worship Janie Annear, Mayer of Timaru,  to Vivienne Wood, Project Turnaround Manager and the staff and volunteers,  greetings, kia ora, kia orana, fakalofa lahi atu, taloha ni.  These are the languages of the Realm of New Zealand.  Thank you for…

I begin my welcome 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…

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…

Tihe mauri ora!  He wehi ki te Atua, He maungārongo ki runga  i te whenua, He whakaaro pai ki ngā tāngata katoa. Aorangi Tipua Maunga Ngāi Tahu Awa, Ngāi Tahu tangata,  E ngā manu tioriori karanga, Rakiihia, Tā Tipene, Tēna koutou katoa, Mihi mai i runga…

I specifically greet you: Your Excellency Dr José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste; Ministers; Your Excellency Tim McIvor,  New Zealand’s Ambassador to Timor-Leste and other members of the Diplomatic Corps; distinguished guests otherwise; ladies and…

I specifically greet you: Your Excellency Dr José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste and your fellow Ministers; Brigadier-General Lare, Deputy Commander of the Defence Force of Timor-Leste; Your Excellency Ameerah Haq, Special Representative of the…

As I am in a New Zealand setting, it seems appropriate that I should 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…

As I am in a New Zealand setting, 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…

I greet you: Hon Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development Youth and Sports; HE Justice MPH Rubin, High Commissioner for Singapore to New Zealand; HE Martin Harvey, High Commissioner for New Zealand to Singapore; Distinguished…

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 greet you: Your Excellencies, President Sellapan Rama Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore and Mrs Nathan;  Your Excellency Justice Rubin, High Commissioner for Singapore to New Zealand; Your Excellency Martin Harvey, High Commissioner for New…

  Tihe mauriora. Arikinui Kingi Tuheitia, Me koe Atawhai, Me tō rōpū. Tomo mai, nau mai, Ki tēnei kāinga, a Vogel Whare. Ka tuku aroha ki a tātou mate,  Otirā, ki a Kahurangi Raiha Mahuta.  Arikinui, Whakapiri mai ki te taonga a Tainui Te patu pounamu o…

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, 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…

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).…

Your Excellency Mrs Beata Stoczyńska, Ambassador for Poland to New Zealand; New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Chief Executive, Peter Walls; Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni and in the…

Acting Prime Minister, Hon Bill English and Dr English; Your Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps and, in particular, Your Excellency the High Commissioner for Australia to New Zealand Mr Paul O'Sullivan and Mrs O'Sullivan; Representatives of 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 images from the opening, click here   To: Gaylene Preston, Director, writer and producer of “ Home by Christmas ” and the Preston family,  to your co-producers,  Sue Rogers and Nigel Hutchinson,  to Your Worship Kerry Prendergast, Mayor of…

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).…

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…

To: Tania Duncan, Chair of the Board of the Wellington Boys' and Girls' Institute,  to Ross Davis, the Director,  to Jacinta Krefft, Challenge for Change Coordinator,  to Ian McKinnon, Deputy Mayor of Wellington,  to Rod Baxter, MC and Youth Worker for…

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 (…

  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 (…

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…

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 morning (Sign…