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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…

  Grahame Sydney, KNZM Twice a year, the Governor-General holds investiture ceremonies at Government House in Wellington and Government House in Auckland for the people named in the New Year and King's Birthday honours lists. Honours recipients travel to…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies share an interest in the reduction of drug harm in Aotearoa. At last night's reception at Parliament for the New Zealand Drug Foundation Parliamentary Symposium, Dame Cindy thanked clinicians, researchers, harm-reduction…

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…

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was among the eleven recipients receiving their honours this morning at Government House. Sir Ashley was recognised for his role in leading the health sector’s response and management of the COVID-19 pandemic. He became a familiar…

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…

This afternoon, in a very moving ceremony at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy presented New Zealand Bravery Awards to five extraordinary New Zealanders, for their actions in response to the Whakaari/White Island eruption on 9 December 2019. As the…

This afternoon's ceremony welcomed 10 further recipients to Government House Wellington, including Sir Haare Williams, who received a knighthood for services to Māori, literature, and education. Sir Haare is a champion of te reo Māori, and was a pioneer…

Dame Miranda Harcourt received the insignia of a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit this morning for her immense contributions to the New Zealand screen industry and theatre as an actor, acting coach, producer, director, and writer. A…

Wellington philanthropist Sir Mark Dunajtschik was among 11 recipients honoured at Government House today. Sir Mark received a knighthood for his contributions to the Wellington community, including a substantial donation to help build the newly-opened…

For this afternoon’s investiture, 11 further recipients were honoured for their contributions to Aotearoa New Zealand. Among them was Hayden Wano, who received a QSO for services to Māori health. Mr Wano is CEO of Tui Ora, a Kaupapa Māori health and…

This afternoon 12 recipients further recipients were welcomed to Government House, including record-breaking Black Caps batsman Luteru Ross Taylor. Mr Taylor played 450 international cricket matches from 2006-2022, and has been active in promoting…

This morning’s investiture honoured 11 further recipients, including three-time Rugby World Cup winning Black Ferns captain, Dame Farah Palmer. Dame Farah was honoured for her outstanding contributions to rugby, both on the field and in governance. She is…

The Wellington New Year 2023 investitures began this morning, with eleven recipients honoured for their outstanding contributions to New Zealand. Dame Jan Wright was recognised for her services to the State and the environment. Dame Jan was Parliamentary…