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The Governor-General, Dame Patsy Reddy officiated at the swearing-in ceremony for new ministers at Government House in Wellington on Thursday 26 October, 2017 Images of the swearing-in Image of Dane Patsy with PM-designate Jacinda Ardern and Deputy PM-…

Today the Administrator, Dame Sian Elias, standing in for Dame Patsy, hosted a state welcome and luncheon for the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina, HE Dragan Ćović. State welcome images Image of HE Dragan Ćović accepting the challenge from…

The Governor-General, The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy and Sir David Gascoigne will travel to Israel today, where they will represent New Zealand at official commemorations to mark the centennial of the Battle of Beersheba. The Governor-General will also visit…

Today Dame Patsy will be officiating at the swearing-in ceremony for new Ministers of the Crown at Government House in Wellington. Government House will be livestreaming the ceremony from 11am. You can also access the live stream via the Governor-General'…

Dame Patsy and Sir David hosted a State Dinner in honour of President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins and Sabina Higgins at Government House in Wellington last night. Dame Patsy showed the couple the portrait of New Zealand's first Governor, Captain…

The sun shone for the State Welcome for President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins at Government House today. More images from the State Welcome for the President of Ireland   Image of the honour guard and cultural party in place on the North Lawn Image of…

E ngā iwi o ngā hau e wha, tena koutou. Nau mai Haere mai Nau mai ki Te Whare Kawana o Aotearoa. Nau mai i o koutou whenua, o maunga o moana. Tau mai rā ki Aotearoa. (Welcome to the four winds, welcome to Government House, acknowledging the lands you have…

Dame Patsy and Sir David hosted a reception to launch Nga Taonga's new patronage initiative at Government House this evening. Nga Taonga are the keepers of New Zealand's sound and vision treasures and they're facing the massive task of preserving 200,000…

E te ropu o nga Taonga Whitiahua me nga Taonga Korero, tena koutou. Nau mai, haere mai. Nau mai ki te Whare Kawana o Aotearoa. Aku mihi nui ki a koutou, i nga mahi whakahirahira, e kawea nei, e koutou. Nau mai. Haere mai.   David and I are delighted to…

On Friday 13 October, Dame Patsy and Sir David hosted a showcase of Matairangi Mahi Toi Pasifika artist in residence Lindah Lepou's works. Lindah is a fashion designer whose garments are more artworks than clothing. All Lindah's designs feature Pasifika…

Once again we were hugely inspired by the stories of transformation and achievement at the Graeme Dingle Foundation Awards ceremony at Government House Auckland tonight. We wish Sir Graeme and Lady Dingle all the very best with their vision to ensure all…

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana o Tāmaki Makaurau. David and I are delighted to welcome you all here to Government House Auckland and to share this…

On 12 October, Dame Patsy and Sir David attended a national commemoration at Pukeahu National Memorial Park to mark the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele, where New Zealand suffered its greatest loss of life on an overseas battlefield. Speech…

On Sunday 8 October, Dame Patsy and Sir David hosted a 30th birthday celebration for the New Zealand String Quartet at Government House in Wellington.   NZSQ's 30th anniversary reception  

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 Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all, and welcome to Government House…

Kei aku rangatira, e pae nei i tenei ra, tena koutou. Nau mai, ki te pae o Maumahara. Haria mai o tatau tini aitua, tae atu hoki ki a Lewis Moeau, kia mihia e tatau. Hoatu e nga mate, waiho mai, ma te hunga ora, koutou e mihi.   [Greetings to all gathered…

Today’s commemorations have provided an opportunity to pause and remember the service and sacrifice of our forebears in the Battle of Passchendaele. It is a fitting day to also welcome a new memorial that honours the shared histories of New Zealand and…

Dame Patsy was delighted to host the Frances Clarke Awards at Government House for the second time since her term began. The awards, organised by the Wellington Down Syndrome Asociation, recognise and encourage achievement by people with Down Syndrome.…

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 Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all, and welcome to Government House…

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. David and I are delighted to be here today to share in your 150th birthday celebrations and to recognise the contribution of science,…