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This afternoon began the Wellington investiture ceremonies honouring the New Year 2021 New Zealand Honours recipients. Among those receiving insignia today were environmentalist Sam Judd, who founded Sustainable Coastlines and actor/producer Peter Elliott…

Ta Meihana Durie Dame Patsy and Sir Mason Durie, ONZ Ko koe ko Rangitane,  ko Rangitane ko koe Ko koe ko Ngati Kauwhata,  ko Ngati Kauwhata ko koe Ko Koe ko Ngati Raukawa, Ko Ngati Raukawa ko koe He Rangatira, he pononga He Pononga he Rangatira   Tihei…

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 mā, tāne mā Tēnā tātau katoa.    I specifically acknowledge The Hon Grant Robertson, Deputy Prime Minister Her…

Rere ana nga roimata o Hine Dame Patsy delivering the Anzac Address at the National Service 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.  The tears of Hine(…

One year ago, traditional ANZAC Day services were replaced by New Zealanders standing at Dawn outside their homes. This year Dame Patsy and Sir David were joined by Chief of Defence AM Kevin Short, Australian High Commissioner HE Patricia Forsythe,…

This morning's National Service to mark Anzac Day at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park was attended by military representatives, members of the Diplomatic Corps and several thousand members of the public. Evocative songs from members of the National…

Ka maumahara tonu tātou kia rātou - We will remember them. We mark tomorrow's Anzac Day commemorations with a message from The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, Governor-General of New Zealand and His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, Governor-…

Acknowledging more notable New Zealanders for their services to Aotearoa - including business supremo Rob Fyfe and former Split Enzer and guitar pedal inventor Paul Crowther. Congratulations to the seven recipients at this morning's ceremony who were…

This afternoon's investiture ceremony brought investiture week in Tāmaki Makaurau to a close. Congratulations to the final seven recipients who received the insignia of their honours for services to neuroscience and education; health; sustainable business…

The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Dame Juliet Gerard, received her damehood this morning at Government House Auckland. Dame Juliet was appointed to the role of Chief Science Advisor in 2018, following Sir Peter Gluckman. She is…

Eight more New Zealanders were acknowledged for their achievements at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Auckland this afternoon. They were recognised for services to the judiciary; karate; basketball; Māori and conservation; Pacific dance; …

One of Aotearoa’s most well-known singer/songwriters, Sir Dave Dobbyn, received his knighthood today at this morning’s investiture ceremony. He was recognised for his distinguished career which began in 1979 when he fronted Th’Dudes, DD Smash in the 1980’…

Tini whetū ki te rangi Dame Patsy reading the eulogy Ka mau tonu, Ka mau tonu Tini tangata ki te whenua Ngaro noa, Ngaro noa. While the stars above remain unchanged and unchanging The earthly world changes inevitably with the loss of precious loved ones…

This afternoon New Zealand's State Memorial Service for HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was held in Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul. Dame Patsy delivered the eulogy and the Prime Minister, The Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, delivered a reading. Eulogy…

This morning six recipients were honoured at their investiture ceremony in Auckland, as well as the family of one recipient who had sadly. Recipients include Distinguished Professor Marson Conder, for his contributions to mathematics and Afamasaga…

Former Kiwi Ferns captain and three-time New Zealand Rugby League women’s player of the year Honey Hireme was among the recipients receiving their New Zealand honours this afternoon at Government House Auckland. She was joined by six other recipients,…

This afternoon began the Auckland investiture ceremonies celebrating the New Year 2021 New Zealand honours recipients. Seven recipients were honoured today, including Dr Sally-Ann Harbison, for services to forensic science and Rosslyn Noonan, for services…

Kei aku nui Kei aku rahi Rau Rangatira ma Tena koutou Tena koutou Tena tatou katoa E te Kahurangi, Anne Salmond Nōku te maringa Ki te mihi, ki te whakanui i a koe i tenei po, me tenei o nga Tohu o te Kairangi.   E pono ana ahau ki tenei o nga korero “He…

Dame Patsy hosted a reception for patronage organisation Sister Cities New Zealand, as they celebrated 40 years of global connection and diversity. There are close to 160 sister city relationships currently active in New Zealand, encompassing cities and…

Last night Dame Patsy and Sir David hosted Public Sector leaders, including Chief Executives of Government Ministries, Departments and agencies. She thanked them for their responsiveness over a particularly challenging year. Speech transcript