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Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy hosted a reception to launch this year's Aotearoa Spanish Language Week. Running from 14-20 August, this week is an opportunity to celebrate the Spanish language, encourage New Zealanders to learn this…
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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…
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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…
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Tonight at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland, Dame Cindy attended the annual New Zealand Business Hall of Fame gala dinner. Established in 1994 by Young Enterprise, the Business Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates individuals who have made outstanding…
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Today Dame Cindy received the credentials of new Diplomatic Heads of Mission to New Zealand: HE Mr Afamasaga Faamatalaupu Tolefoa, the High Commissioner for the Independent State of Samoa; HE Mr Blamoh Nelson, Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia; HE Mr…
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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…
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Tonight at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception with The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi to celebrate the legacy of one of our greatest writers, Katherine Mansfield. The event was also an opportunity to announce the recipient of this…
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This morning at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy presented medals to participants in the 2019 King's Cup rowing race at the Henley Royal Regatta. The King's Cup was first raced in 1919 following the First World War, with six crews taking part:…
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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…
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Dame Cindy met with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care this morning, to discuss its new report: 'Stolen Lives, Marked Souls'. The report focuses on the abuse and neglect experienced by survivors over several decades at Catholic Church…
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Dame Cindy and Dr Davies travelled to the Republic of Korea to represent New Zealand for the 70 th anniversary commemorations of the Korean Armistice Agreement, and to acknowledge New Zealanders’ service in the Korean War. The New Zealand military was…
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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,…
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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…
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Frederick George Gurnsey in his studio, 1952 While the carver or carvers of the panels of Lord Islington and the Earl of Liverpool (1912-21) are not known, the similar style suggests they were executed by the same person. They are believed to have been…
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Last night Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted a dinner for Professor Myles Allen, Director of Oxford Net Zero. Guests included Dr Sue Rosier (NIWA), Professor Dave Frame (Victoria University of Wellington), Mrs Margaret Macey, Dr Adrian Macey (Victoria…
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Today, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies received a farewell call from HE Mr Ignacio Llanos, the Ambassador of Chile.
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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…
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This afternoon Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed Sir Jonathon Porritt back to Government House. In 1967, Sir Jonathon lived in the House when his father, Sir Arthur Porritt was appointed Governor-General. Sir Jonathon has had significant leadership roles…
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This morning Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the Pūkākī Scholars, who visited Government House as part of their educational trip to Wellington. Pūkākī, the great Chief of Ngāti Whakaue, has appeared on our 20c coin since 1990. To recognise this…
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Mānawatia a Matariki! Last night Iwi leaders from across the motu joined Dame Cindy and Doctor Davies for this year’s Matariki Dinner at Government House. Dame Cindy paid homage to iwi leaders, past and present, and expressed her hope for a new…
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Dame Cindy and Dr Davies have visited some initiatives in Porirua doing mahi to enrich their community’s health and wellbeing. This morning, they visited rangatahi-led health service The 502 - Rangatahi Ora . They offer free primary healthcare and social…
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Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua to see where new police recruits undergo training and police officers refresh their knowledge. There are around six intakes of new recruits each year, with each recruit…