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To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies travelled to the United Kingdom to represent Aotearoa at the official celebrations. The trip began with a meeting with New Zealand High Commissioner to the United Kingdom…

Message from the Prime Minister on behalf of the Government of New Zealand   Your Majesty On behalf of the government of New Zealand, I extend our heartfelt good wishes as we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Your Majesty's accession to the Thone. This…

To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a Service of Celebration was held at the Cathedral of St Paul in Wellington this morning. The Administrator of the Government Rt Hon Dame Helen Winkelmann attended in place of Dame Cindy, who is in…

Congratulatory statement from the Governor-General regarding the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,   As New Zealand’s representative of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand, and on behalf of the people of Aotearoa New…

Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern's message to HM Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the Platinum Jubilee.

This morning's six recipients of honours insignia at Government House included Dr Geoff Lorigan, CNZM, who was acknowledged for his work in strategic development, academia and business. Sporting prowess featured in the careers of two recipients: Jane…

Today was the final day of the Auckland investiture round. The eight recipients of honours this afternoon were acknowledged for their services to the State and the community, education and historical research,  governance and education, philanthropy,…

On Friday 3 June, a Service of Celebration for the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. The livestream for the Service of Celebration will begin at 11.30am. Please note, this event is not open…

On 15 March, His Excellency Dr Richard Davies was invested as an Officer of St John and took up the role of Patron for Community Health. Last week, St John hosted Dr Davies to a comprehensive induction tour, including its Community Health programmes and…

Tonight’s reception for the Himalayan Trust at Government House Auckland celebrated Everest Day – 29 May 2022 is the 69th anniversary of the historic conquest of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. It was just as much about Sir Ed's…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere Dame Cindy welcoming guests to the Himalayan Trust Reception mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana o Tamaki Makaurau   I specifically acknowledge: Ang Kaji Sherpa,…

This morning's eight honours recipients included Sir Wayne Shelford KNZM, former All Black Captain and men's health advocate, and Rawiri Paratene, who received his CNZM for his services to Maori, film and theatre. Recipients were acknowledged for…

At this afternoon’s investiture ceremony, eight honours recipients received their insignia. They included Maxine Shortland, who has contributed 40 years to Netball as a player, coach, manager and administrator. Her governance roles in Northland have …

A New Zealand sporting trailblazer received a DNZM this morning at Government House. Dame Ruia Morrison was recognised for her outstanding tennis career, where she was the first Māori to compete at Wimbledon. She played in the 1957, 1958 1960 tournaments…

Among the eight recipients at this afternoon’s investiture ceremony was Teremoana Rapley, where she was recognised for contributions to music and television. Teremoana is known for her solo music career, as part of Moana and the Moahunters, and…

Former Auckland City Missioner, Sir Chris Farrelly, received his KNZM at Government House this morning. Sir Chris was recognised for his long career in Te Tai Tokerau’s health sector, and for his work leading the Auckland City Mission. As Missioner, he…

Eight further recipients were welcomed to Government House for their investiture ceremony this afternoon, including Nigel Borell, recognised for services to Māori art. He was the creative mind behind Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art, and is…

26 May 2022 On behalf of the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, I send my very warmest wishes as we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of your accession to the throne. New Zealanders have immense respect for your steadfast service as our Sovereign throughout the…

Dame Cindy presented insignia to six Honours recipients this morning at Government House Auckland. Mr Ross Black was acknowledged for his services to health, founding the Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust and acting as its Chair from 1998 to 2019. Ms Jessica…

At 9pm on the 2nd of June, Wellington was the second of 50 Commonwealth Capital Cities taking part in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon event. This event celebrates 70 years of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, and the Queen’s 70th Anniversary as…

Professor Dame Marilyn Waring was one of those acknowledged in this morning's investiture ceremony at Government House Auckland. Dame Marilyn is Professor of Public Policy at the Auckland University of Technology, and has had an esteemed academic career…