Search

  Mānawatia a Matariki! Last night Iwi leaders from across the motu joined Dame Cindy and Doctor Davies for this year’s Matariki Dinner at Government House. Dame Cindy paid homage to iwi leaders, past and present, and expressed her hope for a new…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies have visited some initiatives in Porirua doing mahi to enrich their community’s health and wellbeing. This morning, they visited rangatahi-led health service The 502 - Rangatahi Ora . They offer free primary healthcare and social…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua to see where new police recruits undergo training and police officers refresh their knowledge. There are around six intakes of new recruits each year, with each recruit…

This morning Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the Halberg Youth Council to Government House Wellington for a hui, discussing the future of disability in New Zealand. The Halberg Youth Council are a group of young leaders advocating for other physically…

Last week, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies continued their programme of events in West Auckland – an area of New Zealand close to Her Excellency's heart. On Tuesday morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited Blanket Base – the headquarters for the remarkable West…

This week marked National Volunteer Week – an opportunity to acknowledge the often unheralded work of volunteers across New Zealand. Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy hosted an event for Tūao Aotearoa Volunteering New Zealand, in…

Last night at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted an event for the QEII National Trust, celebrating 45 years of their work in conservation in New Zealand. The Trust works in partnership with landowners to protect native biodiversity…

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ra ki te Whare Kawana o Tāmaki Makaurau. Welcome to Government House Auckland. I specifically acknowledge: The Honorable Pryianca Radhakrishnan,…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana o Tamaki Makaurau. Distinguished guests, warm greetings to you all, and welcome to Government House Auckland. I specifically…

Kua hinga te totara I te wao nui a Tane Today, in celebrating the life of Dame Cath Tizard, we must acknowledge her as a much-loved matriarch, who treasured her family and close friendships in her life. For a little over five years, Dame Cath was Governor…

On Saturday, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended the State Memorial and Concert for former Governor-General, Dame Cath Tizard. Dame Cath was New Zealand’s first female Governor-General, serving from December 1990 - March 1996. Dame Cindy gave a eulogy at…

On this very rainy Auckland morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the returning Spirit of New Zealand crew back to Princess Wharf. After meeting the rangatahi who had just completed a five-day voyage, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies had a tour of the Spirit…

Established in 2011, Fair Food is a rescue and repurposing organisation that recovers surplus food otherwise bound for the landfill, and creates nourishing meals for West Aucklanders in need. Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited the team this morning to help…

This afternoon Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted the Child Cancer Foundation at Government House Auckland to honour new Life Member Dean Bradley, and Star Tamariki Esme Palmer and Addison Blair. Dean Bradley has been involved in the Child Cancer Foundation…

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 Honorable Damien O’Connor Peter Nation, (Chief Executive Officer, Fieldays) Jenni Vernon, Chair, New Zealand…

Today, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended the 55th New Zealand Agricultural Fieldays, the largest agricultural event in the southern hemisphere. Dame Cindy spoke at the Primary Leaders Luncheon, before visiting some of the hubs showcasing what’s up and…