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To view more images, click here, Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā; tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou.  Te manuhiri tuārangi nau mai haere mai.  Na reira e te iwi, kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you…

To view more images, click here, Kia ora, nga mihi māhana ki a koutou.  Ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. I want to specifically acknowledge: Hon Sir Ian Barker QC, Chair of the Sir George Elliot Charitable Trust and trustees Geoff Clews,…

It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Lady June Blundell, one of the longest serving members of the Order of New Zealand.  Lady June died at Auckland Hospital on 31 October 2012. Lady June was made a member of New Zealand highest…

To view more images, click here, Kia ora koutou, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou.  Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge: Serenah Nicholson and Dr Kim Currie, joint Kaiwhakahaere of Literacy…

Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge:  Andrew Blair, Chief Executive of Acurity Health; the Directors of…

  The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception for prominent New Zealanders, Australians and Papua New Guineans living in the UK, on 24 October, ahead of their upcoming tour. The reception at St James' Palace was attended by around 200…

To view more images from the State Dinner, click here, To view more images from the State Welcome ceremony, click here, E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o nga hau e wha, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa – nau mai haere mai ki Government House…

Service to the community – the central theme of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations – will be highlighted by Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, as they visit New Zealand next month. The Prince and Duchess will…

The 64 New Zealanders who will celebrate their birthday with HRH The Prince of Wales on 14 November have been chosen from more than 1500 applications. And those who applied for an invitation before the cut-off point are to receive a birthday card from The…

More photographs are available here ., Kia ora koutou.  Greetings to you all – particularly the “Whakarongo Kids”. I especially acknowledge:  Paul Fifield , Chairperson of the Whakarongo School Board of Trustees and your board members; and Jaco Broodryk,…

To view more images, click here, Kia ora koutou, nga mihi o te po ki a koutou.  Greetings to you all this evening. Members of the Order of New Zealand and distinguished guests, it is a great pleasure for Janine and me to welcome you all to Government…

Rau rangatira mā, e nga rangatahi o tēnei kura, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou, kia ora tātou katoa.   Distinguished guests and students of the school, who are gathered here, warm greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge: Jim…

For more photographs, click here ., Kia ora, nga mihi māhana ki a koutou.  Hello and warm greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge: Charlotte Gendall, Kate Young, Catherine Hansen and other members of the Wellington Down Syndrome Association…

More photographs are available here ., Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā e koro mā tēnā koutou tēnā koutou tēnā koutou.  Nga mihi māhana ki a koutou.  Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge: Pita Paraone…

To view more images, click here, Welcome Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou.  Kia ora tātou katoa.  Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I extend warm greetings to you all. I specifically…

Introduction Tihei mauri ora!  E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o nga hau e wha, tēnā koutou.  Te manuhiri tuarangi, te manuhiri waewaetapu naumai haere mai.  Tena koutou nga rangatira o tēnei hui.  Kānui te aroha ki a koutou.  Distinguished guests,…

E kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa.  Ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge:  Helen Wilson, President of Watercolour New Zealand and vice-presidents Claire Clark…