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E a matou hoia toko toru o te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa me Ngāti Tūmatauenga, Hoki wairua mai, hoki tupapaku mai ki te kainga, ki Aotearoa.  He tamariki toa koutou na Tūmatauenga, Na pakanga koutou I tango, Takoto ki roto I te honore nui tonu, Moe mai I te…

It was with great distress that I learnt of the deaths of three New Zealand soldiers in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan. While serving in war-torn countries such as Afghanistan carries great risks, the deaths of these three soldiers, so soon after the loss…

To view more images from the ceremony, click here, Tihei mauri ora! Papatuanuku e takoto nei – tēnā koe, Ngā whare – Māhinarangi me Tūrongo e tū nei – tēnā kōrua.  Ki ngā Rangatira o Hawaii – whakapiri mai, nau mai. Tuheitia, te Kiingi Maori, me Atawhai…

For more photographs, click here, 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.  Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge: Rt Hon…

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.  Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge: Cameron McGregor, Chairman of the…

For photographs, click here, 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.  Distinguished guests; Members of Historic Places Aotearoa; ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. I…

 , For more photographs, click here ., 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.  Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge:…

Kia ora huihui tātou katoa i tēnei ra pouri.  Greetings to all of us who are gathered on this sad day.  I specifically acknowledge: the family and friends of Lance Corporal Pralli Durrer and the family and friends of Lance Corporal Rory Malone; the Hon…

It was with great sadness that I learned of the tragic death of our two soldiers in the Bamiyan Province.   Serving in New Zealand’s Defence Force and being deployed in war-torn countries, such as Afghanistan, carries significant risk. The soldiers, whose…

The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae travelled to London to support the New Zealand team at the 30th Olympiad. While in London from 26-31 July, the Governor-General and Lady Janine Mateparae attended the…

For more photographs, click here ., E ngā Rangatira Māngai o Aotearoa, Kei tēnei hui Taumāhekeheke o te Ao, Aku mihi māhana ki a koutou, Kia ora huihui tātou katoa. Distinguished representatives from New Zealand, at this Olympic Games gathering, I extend…

It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Margaret Mahy – one of New Zealand’s most recognised and loved authors.   Margaret was a member of Order of New Zealand, an honour which recognised her outstanding service to the Crown and to the…

 , Photographs are available here ., The ceremony included a Māori ceremonial challenge, and a military guard of honour provided by the New Zealand Army. The High Commissioner for Singapore, HE Mr Peter Chan Jer Hing, joined the Singapore Ministry of…

It was with great sadness that I was told of the death, after a long illness, of Ngāti Tūwharetoa leader Timoti te Heuheu. Timi was a tireless worker for Ngāti Tūwharetoa.   He was one of Māoridom’s elder statesmen, a man who worked quietly and with great…

The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, is to support the New Zealand team at the 30th Olympiad in London. While in London from 26-31 July, the Governor-General and Lady Janine Mateparae will attend the Opening Ceremony and meet New…

For more images, click here ., Nga mihi o te ra ki a koutou.  Greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge: the family of the late Lance Corporal Leon Smith; the family of the late Corporal Dougie Grant; the Hon Judith Collins, Minister of Justice and…

The speech and photographs are available here ., The award is made to the person who has risked their life to undertake an outstanding act of heroism during the previous two calendar years, as determined by the Charles Upham Trust Committee.  Nominations…