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E nga rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora mai tātou katoa. I would like to specifically acknowledge Emeritus Professor Sir Mason Durie Professor Arohia Lady Durie, and The Chancellor of Massey University, Michael Ahie,…

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: Members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps Members of Parliament Dr Audrey…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge the Honourable Ginny Anderson, Minister of Police, and New Zealand Police Commissioner Andrew Coster. And to…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to begin by acknowledging:  His Worship Tim Cadogan, Mayor of Central Otago;  Mrs Julie Anderson, Director of Education Otago Southland…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to begin by acknowledging:  Professor Mark Compton, Lord Prior and Chair of the Grand Council, and Dr Elizabeth Ellis;  Dr Steven Evans,…

One year ago today, New Zealanders joined the world in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It was a significant moment for our country, and a time to reflect on both Her Majesty’s unprecedented 70-year reign, and the extraordinary role…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to begin by acknowledging members of this evening’s official party:  Sam Cliffe, CEO of the NZ Blood Service;  Fiona Pimm, Board Chair; …

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to begin by acknowledging:  Joe Harawira, Kaumātua;  Puhiwāhine Tibble, Kuia;  Terry Taylor, President of the New Zealand Institute of…

Kia ora koutou.  Hola.  Bienvenido. Welcome. I specifically acknowledge:  Members of the Diplomatic Corps;  Dr Matthew O’Meager;  Mr Craig Nicholson;  Georgia Glory and  Juan Lara. As you can see, I have a particular incentive to learn Spanish myself. My…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to begin by acknowledging members of this evening’s official party:  Terry Shubkin, CEO of Young Enterprise;  Phil Muir, Chair of the…

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 begin by acknowledging the official party for this evening:  Richard Cathie, Chair of the Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship…

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 is a great pleasure to welcome Defence Force Chiefs, distinguished representatives of the nations that…

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou kātoa   Ann-yong ha-sae-yo yoro-būn ( greetings everyone )   On behalf of my fellow New Zealanders, I first want to acknowledge the damage and suffering experienced here in Korea, following the recent heavy rainfall,…

Ann-yong ha-sae-yo yoro-būn ( greetings everyone )   Thank you for having me here today. I am visiting the Republic Korea at the invitation of the Korean government for the 70 th anniversary commemorations of the Armistice.   New Zealand and Korea share a…

I was deeply shocked to learn of the shooting incident in Auckland this morning. My husband and I extend our sincerest sympathy to the families of the victims. Successive Governors-General have had close relationships with NZ Police, and we admire their…

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ra ki te Whare Kawana o Tāmaki Makaurau. Welcome to Government House Auckland. I specifically acknowledge: The Honorable Pryianca Radhakrishnan,…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana o Tamaki Makaurau. Distinguished guests, warm greetings to you all, and welcome to Government House Auckland. I specifically…

Kua hinga te totara I te wao nui a Tane Today, in celebrating the life of Dame Cath Tizard, we must acknowledge her as a much-loved matriarch, who treasured her family and close friendships in her life. For a little over five years, Dame Cath was Governor…

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 Honorable Damien O’Connor Peter Nation, (Chief Executive Officer, Fieldays) Jenni Vernon, Chair, New Zealand…

Kia orana kōtou katoatoa. First of all, I’d like to acknowledge the powerful turou we just experienced. I also wish to acknowledge members of local government, and leaders from the Cook Islands here today. And of course, to the students of Araura College…

Kia orana  kōtou katoatoa. I wish to start by acknowledging, on behalf of New Zealand, representatives of mana enua – and specifically Pa ma Kainuku Ariki – the Cook Islands Government, and the Religious Advisory Council. I also acknowledge Cook Islands…

Kia orana kōtou katoatoa. It’s my great pleasure to be here today, in support of the launch of this Healthy Schools Programme. I wish to acknowledge:  Ms Rose Toki-Brown, Minister of Health;  Ms Engia Baxter, School Principal; and  Mr Bob Williams,…

Kia orana kōtou katoatoa. I wish to begin by specifically acknowledging:  Sir Tom Marsters and Lady Tuaine Marsters;  The Honourable Mark and Daphne Brown;  The Honourable Tina Browne, Leader of the Opposition;  Kaumaitinui, Travel Tou Ariki, President of…

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 Honorable Peeni Henare Members of Parliament, including The Cross-Party Mental Health and Addictions Wellbeing…

His Excellency Dr Davies and I wish to extend our deepest condolences to His Majesty King Tupou VI and the Tongan Royal Family following the recent passing of Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili. Her Royal Highness committed her life to the…

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. My very warmest welcome to you all for this very special tree planting as part of He Rā Rākau Tītapu, marking…

Dr Davies and I are deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of life at the Newtown hostel fire last night. As neighbours in the Newtown community, we extend our deepest sympathy to the families and whānau of the victims, and our gratitude to the emergency…

  Rere ana nga roimata o Hine Tērā te pae, o Te Riri. Huihuia mai tātau katoa Tēnei te pae, o Maumahara. E nga iwi, kei aku rangatira Wahine ma, tāne mā Tēnā tātau katoa. I wish to specifically acknowledge: Taranaki Whānui; The Honourable Peeni Henare,…

Dame Helen delivering her address   Rere ana nga roimata o Hine Tērā te pae, o Te Riri. Huihuia mai tātau katoa Tēnei te pae, o Maumahara. E nga iwi, kei aku rangatira Wahine ma, tāne mā Tēnā tātau katoa. I wish to specifically acknowledge: Taranaki…