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Shalom. Ngā mihi maioha ki a koutou. Tēnā tātou katoa. My very warmest greetings to you all. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Bobby Newson, Kaumātua; Deborah Hart, Board Chair, Holocaust Centre of New Zealand; Gillian Wess, Chief Executive, Holocaust…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were formally welcomed to the Devonport Naval Base with a pōwhiri at Te Taua Moana Marae. After the pōwhiri, Dame Cindy presented the 2022 Bravo Zulu awards, which recognises outstanding achievements by sailors and units in the…

After accepting the resignation of the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern this morning, Dame Cindy held a ceremony to appoint the Rt Hon Chris Hipkins as New Zealand’s 41st Prime Minister, and Hon Carmel Sepuloni as the new Deputy Prime Minister. At today’s ceremony,…

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. My very warmest welcome to you all to Ōtautahi Christchurch. I wish to specifically acknowledge: Rt Hon Dame Helen Winkelmann, Chief Justice of New Zealand; Justice…

Last night at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy was delighted to officially welcome three new Arts Foundation Icons Whakamana Hiranga to a living circle of 20 of New Zealand’s most significant artists. Dame Robin White, Papali'i Fatu Feu'u, and Dame…

Kei aaku nui kei aaku rahi ngaa Maareikura, ngaa Whatukura. Nau mai, piki mai, kake mai, i runga i te kaupapa o te ra. Tēnā koutou,  tēnā koutou,  tēnā koutou katoa. It’s a real privilege to host so many veritable icons of our cultural sector tonight.…

Dr Davies went to Mangawhai for the Hato Hone St John and New Zealand Cadet Forces End of Year Parade, followed by attending the inaugural Hato Hone St John Youth Cadet of the Year Hui. The Hui officially recognised Nate Whitfield as Cadet of the Year for…

It was a privilege to welcome the 2022 Sir George Elliot Scholars to Government House Auckland this morning. Dame Cindy presented Husna Hazari, from Auckland Girls' Grammar School; Hezekiah Young, from Dilworth School; and Sophie Roberts, from Onehunga…

This week, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended Zayed College for Girls end of year prizegiving, honouring the senior students who have had a very successful 2022. Zayed College is a small Muslim school in Māngere, with a very high-achieving student base. Of…

Kia ora koutou. Nga mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai, ra ki te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara.  Welcome to Government House Wellington. I begin by specifically acknowledging: Marina Seager, Board Member of Caring Families Aotearoa Mike…

Jim Bolger and Helen Clark This evening, Dame Cindy hosted a very special dinner for members of the Order of New Zealand, which is New Zealand’s highest honour. Members have achieved to the highest level in their respective fields – each have made…

Dame Cindy Kiro with members of the Order of New Zealand Taku manu korihi i te ata Korihi ao, korihi po Kei aku manu taupua Kei aku kaka tarahae Aku mihi maioha ki a koutou Nau mai, piki mai kake mai, I runga I te komuri aroha [The bird heralds the…

This afternoon, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies welcomed the recipients of the Caring Families Aotearoa Excellence in Foster Care Awards. Each recipient has gone above and beyond in their vital roles as foster carers, taking in at-risk young people and providing…

We acknowledge today the sad news of the passing of Sir Murray Halberg. Sir Murray's outstanding athletics career was highlighted by his winning the gold medal in the 5,000 metres at the Rome Olympic Games in 1960. Following his retirement from running,…

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 Dame Cindy speaking at the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand Presentation of 2022 katoa.   A warm welcome to Government House this afternoon.   I…

This afternoon Dame Cindy presented Royal Humane Society of New Zealand medals to six recipients: Anna Brooke, Michael Smith, Henry Deans and Jeffrey Davies for their part in rescuing two trampers trapped on a mountain side; Paul Gerritson for rescuing…

Dame Cindy on Friday received an Honorary Doctorate in Health from her alma mater Massey University in Palmerston North. During her address to graduands in the beautiful Regent Theatre, Her Excellency said: 'We need critical-thinking, curious, empathetic…

E nga rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Me le. Siu i likutapu. Kala niuvalu. Foto fili. I’d like to acknowledge Mr Michael Ahie, Chancellor of Massey University; Professor Jan…

On Thursday, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies visited the Waikato and Cambridge Studs – two of New Zealand’s premier Thoroughbred nurseries, each carrying an international reputation for breeding excellence. While there, she met some of the resident stallions,…