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Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Kia ora tātou katoa. It’s my pleasure to welcome you all to Government House Wellington for this vice-regal reception acknowledging…

Tonight at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception with HRH the Duke of Edinburgh for supporters of the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Programme in New Zealand. In his speech, His Royal Highness gave his heartfelt thanks to attendees…

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is currently visiting New Zealand, as worldwide head of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programmes. While he is in New Zealand, Prince Edward is attending events celebrating the 60th year of the Hillary Award programme in New…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana o Tamaki Makaurau. A warm welcome to this evening’s education forum, especially to those of you who have travelled some distance…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted Public Service Commissioners from across the Pacific, who are in Aotearoa New Zealand to attend The Fono 2023. The Fono is a chance for Pacific Public Service Commissioners to share knowledge and collaborate on approaches…

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the National Commemoration of Armistice Day was held to remember the signing of the Armistice Agreement 105 years ago, which ended four years of conflict in the First World War. Dame Cindy and Dr Davies…

The Governor-General signs the Proclamation dissolving Parliament. This is an official document signed by the Governor-General stating that Parliament will finish until after the election. She also states a date that the new Parliament must convene (meet…

Rere ana nga roimata o Hine tērā te pae o Te Riri. Huihuia mai tātau katoa tēnei te pae o Maumahara. E nga iwi, kei aku rangatira wahine ma, tāne mā tēnā tātau katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge:  His Excellency Ahmad Salem Alwehaib, Ambassador…

Dr Davies attended a meeting of the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Company of Master Mariners, to present former Chief of Navy Rear Admiral (Rtd.) David Ledson an Honorary Membership to the Company. At the meeting, Dr Davies spoke about his own…

Today, five new diplomatic heads of mission presented their credentials at Government House Wellington. Dame Cindy welcomed HE Mr Muhanna Aba Alkhail, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; HE Mr William Tan Wei Yuan, High Commissioner of the Republic…

Dame Cindy hosted Te Kawa Mataaho | Public Service Commission’s Public Service Day Awards, recognising 24 public servants who exemplify the spirit of service to New Zealand. The recipients were honoured for their contributions across a wide range of…

Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kāwana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Kia ora tātou katoa. I specifically acknowledge: Peter Hughes, Public Service Commissioner Rebecca Kitteridge, Chief Executive of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Heather…

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. A very warm welcome to  Professor Duncan McGillivray, National Secretary, the Rhodes Trust;  Jonathan Good;  to fellow members of the interview…

Today Dame Cindy hosted the Board of Governors for the annual Thomas George Macarthy Trust meeting. T G Macarthy was a successful brewer and businessman, later known for his philanthropy in the Wellington region. His mission was to build a strong,…

Dr Davies, assisted by Pebbles and Lucy, welcomed Garden to Table and local students in Wellington, as they helped Government House join their schools in becoming a Pollinator Pathway. Pollinator Pathways are safe areas in gardens for pollinators to…

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.   A warm welcome to our distinguished guests from the Association of Former Members of Parliament; the Secondary Schools’ Essay Competition…

This evening Dame Cindy hosted members of the Association of Former Members of Parliament. The Association promotes ongoing fellowship and camaraderie amongst its members, who come from all sides of the House of Representatives. The Association is…

  Image of the nine sheets comprising the Treaty of Waitangi New Zealand is an independent sovereign nation. Because it is a monarchy, New Zealand is called a "Realm." The Realm of New Zealand comprises New Zealand, Tokelau, the Ross Dependency and the…

Yesterday evening, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand to Government House for their 30 th anniversary celebrations. It is estimated that nine out of every ten people who are blind do not need to be, and the Fred…

In 2003, Dame Cindy was a founding Fellow of Te Mata o te Tau, the Academy for Maori Research and Scholarship at Massey University. This afternoon she hosted Fellows of the Academy and senior academics, past and present, to celebrate the long line of…

E nga rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora mai tātou katoa. I would like to specifically acknowledge Emeritus Professor Sir Mason Durie Professor Arohia Lady Durie, and The Chancellor of Massey University, Michael Ahie,…