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On Saturday, Dame Cindy took up the role of Reviewing Officer for the 2025 New Zealand Commissioning Course. 35 graduates, including 10 international students, have completed a gruelling 11-month long course and will now join the Army as officers. A…

Kei aku Mana Whakaruruhau tēnā koutou. Tēnā koutou Ngāti Tūmatauenga. Mihi mai, karanga mai, e te wāhanga taiwhenua, o Te Ope Kātua, o Aotearoa. E koa ana ahau ki te haramai nei i tēnei rangi. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Major General Rose King…

Investiture photography, Photographs of recipients are taken as they receive their insignia from the Governor-General. The full suite of photos of each recipient will be available to view and download online within 48 hours of the ceremony. These are the…

E nga rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei I tenei waa, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare o te Kawana Tinara o Tamaki Makaurau. I specifically acknowledge, Rich Easton,, CEO of the Neurological…

The Neurological Foundation funds ground-breaking research in the interest of making a positive impact to the 1 in 3 New Zealanders living with a neurological condition. Yesterday at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy presented the inaugural Programme…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were welcomed onto Scott Base on Friday afternoon, within the southernmost part of the Realm of New Zealand – the Ross Dependency – beginning a five-day visit to Antarctica.   The climate of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean has a…

Over the last year, ShelterBox International has provided emergency shelter to 3 million people who had lost their homes due to conflict or natural disaster. Rotary Clubs around the world raise funds to support this vital work. Last night former Governor-…

Master of Ceremonies, Distinguished Guests, I greet you in the languages of the realm of New Zealand – in English, Māori, Cook Island Maori, Niuean,  Tokelauan and New Zealand Sign Language. Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni and as it is…

The Royal Society Research Honours Aotearoa recognise New Zealand academics and scholars who have achieved excellence in their chosen fields. This week at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy presented awards to eight researchers for their outstanding…

This morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies received a call from Cathrine Lloyd and Jo Dixey of the Association of New Zealand Embroiderers' Guilds, which promotes and encourages participation in the art of embroidery at all…

Yesterday Dame Cindy received a call from the Prime Minister of Niue, the Hon Dalton Talagi and his delegation.

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’d like to specifically acknowledge: His Excellency Alfredo Pérez Bravo,,  , Ambassador…

This morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended the National Commemoration of Armistice Day at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. Their Excellencies laid a wreath on the headstone of the Unknown Warrior before two minutes silence was observed at eleven o…

E nga rau rangatira mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei po, tēnei aku mihi nunui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: The Honourable Dr Shane Reti, Minister for…

Justices of the High Court of Niue are appointed by the Governor-General. This morning the proud family of Judge Damien Hohepa Stone witnessed the ceremony where he was appointed and sworn in as a Justice of the High Court of Niue by Dame Cindy, in the…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited the Kingdom of Tonga to represent New Zealand at celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the Tongan Constitution. On their first afternoon, Their Excellencies were delighted to meet Dame Valerie Adams, who has proud…

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e karangatanga mā, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou kātoa. Mālō e lelei. I wish to begin by acknowledging: Their Majesties, King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u; Members of the Royal Family; Prime Minister, Lord Speaker, Cabinet…

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e karangatanga mā, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou kātoa. Mālō e lelei. I wish to begin by acknowledging: Their Majesties, King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u; Their Royal Highnesses, Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala and Crown…

E ngā rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei i tēnei wā, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai rā ki Te Whare o te Kāwana Tinara o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: James Bushell, United Nations…

This evening at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception for the United Nations Association of New Zealand, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter. The evening was attended by members of the…

The New Zealand Nurses Memorial Fund was established in 1917 as a tribute to New Zealand nurses who lost their lives on service during the First World War. While Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were in Dunedin, they took the opportunity to meet members of the…