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Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to begin by acknowledging:  His Worship Tim Cadogan, Mayor of Central Otago;  Mrs Julie Anderson, Director of Education Otago Southland…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to begin by acknowledging:  Professor Mark Compton, Lord Prior and Chair of the Grand Council, and Dr Elizabeth Ellis;  Dr Steven Evans,…

Today, Dame Cindy was joined by Chief Electoral Officer Karl Le Quesne and Acting Chair of the Electoral Commission Jane Meares for the signing of the writ – an important step in New Zealand's electoral process. The Writ is the formal direction to the…

One year ago today, New Zealanders joined the world in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It was a significant moment for our country, and a time to reflect on both Her Majesty’s unprecedented 70-year reign, and the extraordinary role…

World Cup winning Black Ferns coach Sir Wayne Smith received his KNZM for services to rugby this morning at Government House. Sir Wayne has now led both our men’s and women’s national sides to Rugby World Cup victory. Outside of rugby, Sir Wayne is Patron…

For the final investiture ceremony at Auckland this week, Dame Cindy welcomed eight further recipients to Government House. Among them was Jack Sims, who received an ONZM for services to karate. Mr Sims founded the Chidokan Karate School in 1967, and…

Opie Bosson, one of New Zealand’s most successful jockeys, and touch rugby player Peter Walters, known internationally as “Mr Touch”, were among the eight recipients receiving their insignia at Government House Auckland. Opie Bosson has won 91 Group 1…

This afternoon’s recipients at Government House Auckland included Shae Ronald, who received an ONZM for services to youth. Ms Ronald is currently CEO of Youthline, a service that offers support to young people through counselling and mentoring. As a…

This morning Dame Cindy presented insignia to eight honours recipients, who were acknowledged for their outstanding services to the community, and to the music and entertainment industries, illustration and education, athletics, race walking, and Tongan…

Investitures at Government House Auckland began this morning, with Dame Cindy welcoming seven New Zealand Royal Honours recipients. Among this morning’s recipients was Dame Jo Brosnahan, who received a DNZM for services to governance and business. Kereyn…

Eight recipients were welcomed to Government House Auckland for their investiture ceremony this afternoon, including Dr Richard Wong She. Dr Wong She received a CNZM for his influential work in burn care both in New Zealand and internationally. He was the…

Today, Dr Davies attended the Merchant Navy Day commemorations at the New Zealand Maritime Museum in Auckland. The 3 rd of September is a day of remembrance for those in the Merchant Navy who served and lost their lives in both World Wars. Sometimes…

Dr Davies went to Seaview to visit some of the members and volunteers at Sailability Wellington Trust, which is a sailing club helping people with disabilities experience the sport of sailing. The Trust has developed what will soon be a new class of yacht…

Last night in the Banquet Hall at Parliament, Dame Cindy attended the 2023 Aspiring Leaders' Forum. The Forum's aim is to inspire young people to cultivate leadership skills founded on a commitment to serving others – with each delegate having been…

Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy hosted an event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the New Zealand Blood Service. With its team of dedicated staff and volunteers, the  NZ Blood Service has overall responsibility for all blood banking…

Dame Cindy was delighted to open the New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science's South Pacific Congress yesterday morning in Auckland. The Congress brings together medical and laboratory scientists from across New Zealand, Australia, and the…

This afternoon at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy received a call from Ms Nicki Nicol, CEO and Secretary General of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, Ms Ashley Abbott, Public Affairs and Communications Director, and Ms Sharon van Gulik, Commercial…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to begin by acknowledging members of this evening’s official party:  Sam Cliffe, CEO of the NZ Blood Service;  Fiona Pimm, Board Chair; …

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to begin by acknowledging:  Joe Harawira, Kaumātua;  Puhiwāhine Tibble, Kuia;  Terry Taylor, President of the New Zealand Institute of…