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  At the request of the Prime Minister, Governors-General represent New Zealand on the international stage - undertaking state visits to enhance relations between New Zealand and other countries as well as attending important ceremonies overseas. The…

Rebecca Rose Sculptures   Government House Wellington has an extensive collection of art and artifacts, including works from the 16th Century. The Norrie Collection of paintings of British monarchs and other royalty in the Norrie Dining Room were donated…

If you have a matter you wish to bring to the Governor-General's attention, there are several ways to get in contact. You may wish to write to the Governor-General, guidance on how to do so can be found here.   General enquiries and information on other…

The late Gavin McLean, former Senior Historian with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, looks at Queen Elizabeth's reign.,   In 1953-54 the New Zealand government tried to portray the country as having the best race relations in the world, by which…

Dame Cindy applauds the performers You can invite the Governor-General to attend or host events, or be a patron of your organisation. You can also apply to have congratulatory cards sent out for notable birthdays and anniversaries.

The Hon Anand Satyanand was sworn in as New Zealand’s 19th Governor-General for a five-year term in August 2006.  He is New Zealand’s first Governor-General of Indian and Pacific ancestry.  He has had a lengthy career as a lawyer, judge and ombudsman as…

Entries for the 2016 Bledisloe Garden Reception Ballot have now closed. Entrants will be advised by mid-December if their entry has been successful.