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Dame Cindy had the pleasure of opening Stage One of Youth Hub Christchurch yesterday morning in beautiful Ōtautahi. Through its extensive partnerships and outstanding facilities, the Hub aims to provide extensive, wrap-around support and care to young…

E kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui mai nei I tenei ra, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora mai tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Air Marshal Tony Davies, Chief of Defence Force; Major General Rose King, Chief of Army; Ngāi Tahu iwi;…

Dame Cindy had the exceptionally rare honour of presenting new Colours to the 2nd/1st Battalion of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III, during a spectacular ceremony yesterday afternoon at Burnham Military…

For 120 years, the Wellington City Mission has been dedicated to caring for people in need. This morning Dame Cindy opened WCM’s new home, Whakamaru, which represents a gamechanger in the delivery of housing and social services. Whakamaru is a beautiful,…

  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 Honourable Nicola Willis The Most Reverend Justin Duckworth Laurie Foon (Deputy Mayor) John Maurice and Darryl…

On arrival, The senior representative of the hosting organisation should meet Their Excellencies on arrival. A contact telephone number should be provided in advance so that the hosting organisation can be alerted to the Governor-General's imminent…

He manukura whenua, He manukura tangata The first part He manukura whenua links the people to the land and the land to the people. The second part He manukura tangata literally translates to a leader of people from more well-known figures to community…

This morning, Dame Cindy welcomed Board Members of the TG Macarthy Trust for their annual meeting and granting strategy review. TG Macarthy was a Wellington businessman who died in 1912, who found success primarily as brewer. Upon his death, he…

Last week Dame Cindy and Dr Davies travelled to Niue to attend the celebrations to mark 50 years of self-government in free association with New Zealand. At the Fale Fono II, Their Excellencies met members of the Assembly, and Dame Cindy was seated on a…

Fakaalofa lahi atu kia mutolu oti – and my very warmest Pacific greetings to you all. I’d like to specifically knowledge: Prime Minister Tagelagi and Tanya Tagelagi; Members of the Niue Assembly; Your Excellency Mr Mark Gibb, New Zealand High Commissioner…

Fakaalofa lahi atu – and my very warmest Pacific greetings. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Prime Minister Tagelagi; Prime Minister Mark Brown of the Cook Islands; Alapati Tavite, Ulu of Tokelau; President Williame Katonivere of Fiji; Ministers and…

This year has seen a new cohort of Defence Chiefs take up their roles: Air Marshal Tony Davies, Chief of Defence Force, Rear Admiral Mathew Williams, Vice Chief of Defence Force, Rear Admiral Garin Golding, Chief of Navy, Major-General Rose King, Chief of…

E nga rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei I tenei po, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai, piki mai, tauti mai. Thank you for accepting the invitation to join Richard and myself here for dinner at Government House. I especially wanted the chance to meet…

This morning Dr Davies joined the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand to officially open their 2024 conference. Promoting the study or collecting of currency, medals and other similar artefacts, the RNSNZ was established in 1931. They have played an…

Despite the number of firefighters present at Government House Wellington this morning, there was no sign of alarm, as Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted members of the Newtown and Central Fire Stations for morning tea. It was a chance to thank some of our…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were delighted to host a credentials ceremony for four new diplomatic heads of mission at Government House Wellington this morning. Welcome to HE Mrs Idelta Maria Rodrigues, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste; HE…

For this year’s final investiture ceremony, Dame Cindy welcomed nine recipients to Government House Auckland. Among them was Dame Theresa Gattung, who was recognised for services to women, governance and philanthropy. Dame Theresa, who was the first…

To begin the final week of investitures at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy welcomed eight New Zealand Royal Honours recipients. Former Queenstown mayor, Jim Boult, received a CNZM for services to local government, tourism and the community. Mr Boult…

Seven further outstanding New Zealanders were acknowledged this afternoon at Government House Auckland, for their achievements and service to Aotearoa New Zealand. Mr Rod Duke received his CNZM insignia for services to philanthropy and business –…

For this week’s final investiture ceremony, Dame Cindy welcomed eight recipients to Government House Auckland. Former Silver Fern Adine Wilson was recognised for her contributions to netball in New Zealand. Ms Wilson played for the Silver Ferns from 1999-…

Investiture ceremonies continued this morning at Government House Auckland, with eight further recipients acknowledged for their outstanding service and achievements across New Zealand communities. Among those recognised today was Mr Dan Allen-Gordon, who…