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  Image of the nine sheets comprising the Treaty of Waitangi New Zealand is an independent sovereign nation. Because it is a monarchy, New Zealand is called a "Realm." The Realm of New Zealand comprises New Zealand, Tokelau, the Ross Dependency and the…

Yesterday evening, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand to Government House for their 30 th anniversary celebrations. It is estimated that nine out of every ten people who are blind do not need to be, and the Fred…

In 2003, Dame Cindy was a founding Fellow of Te Mata o te Tau, the Academy for Maori Research and Scholarship at Massey University. This afternoon she hosted Fellows of the Academy and senior academics, past and present, to celebrate the long line of…

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…

Call with the King On the 1 st of October, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies travelled to Kuala Lumpur to begin their official visit to Malaysia, at the invitation of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong, to commemorate the 66 th anniversary of diplomatic relations…

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…

This morning at the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua, Dame Cindy attended the annual Police Remembrance Day service. Held on 29 September each year, the service commemorates both serving and former police staff from across New Zealand,…

For this year’s final investiture in Wellington, 12 recipients were welcomed to Government House. Ron Baker received an MNZM for services to M ā ori and mental health. Mr Barker has spent his career working to improve M ā ori mental health, beginning as a…

This morning 12 recipients received their insignia at Government House this morning, including Jim Schuster, a specialist carver, kowhaiwhai painter and tukutuku weaver. Mr Schuster has restored marae and wharenui across the country, and helped create…

Former Member of Parliament and Mayor of Christchurch The Honourable Lianne Dalziel received a CNZM this afternoon at Government House, recognising her contributions to central and local government . She was elected to Parliament in 1990, and later…

For the final investiture this week, 10 New Zealand Royal Honours recipients were welcomed to Government House. Karl Chitham received an ONZM for services to the arts, particularly Māori arts. He has been a curator in universities, museums and galleries,…

Twelve outstanding New Zealanders received their insignia at this morning’s investiture at Government House Wellington. Among them was Dame Helene Quilter, who was recognised for her 45 years in the Public Service, most recently as the Deputy Public…

The Hon Sir Stephen Kós received his KNZM this morning at Government House. Sir Stephen was recognised for his contributions to the judiciary and legal education, having served as a judge in the High Court, Court of Appeal and as of last year, the Supreme…

This afternoon’s investiture ceremony welcomed twelve further recipients, including Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo, who received an MNZM for services to the New Zealand Police and ethnic communities. In his 21-year career with the police, Superintendent…

This morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy presented insignia to 11 further recipients of Royal New Zealand Honours. Among them was Dr Ruth Spearing, who served as Consultant Haematologist at Christchurch Hospital from 1989 to 2020 and…

The Wellington King’s Birthday Investiture ceremonies began at Government House this morning, with eleven recipients being recognised. Among them was Ralph Sims, who is Professor Emeritus, Sustainable Energy and Climate Mitigation at Massey University,…

This afternoon, eleven recipients received their insignia at Government House Wellington. Rodney Bracefield received a CNZM for services to Search and Rescue and aviation. Mr Bracefield was recognised for his 60-year contribution in this field, helping to…