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Despite the demands placed on the leadership of public and private sector leaders in the Aotearoa Circle, they have continued their vital work to transform the way New Zealanders live their lives and do business, with the goal of creating a sustainable…
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Dame Patsy addressing the forum Kei aku rangatira, e ngā taiohi, e ngā kaiarahi, e ngā kaiawhina o ngā ropu maha me ngā tini kaupapa Tēnā koutou Nōu te aro māngai, mo Aotearoa. Tēnā koutou katoa. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare Kawana. I am delighted to…
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The Queen's Commonwealth Day Message 2021
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Congratulations to the Graeme Dingle Foundation who celebrated 25 years of empowering our tamariki and rangatahi to have the bright futures they deserve. More than 300,000 young people's lives have been touched by the work of the Foundation and guests…
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Congratulations to the three Sir George Elliot Tertiary Scholarship winners who were officially acknowledged at Government House in Auckland this morning. Tess Connolly, Tristan Mona and Madeleine France received news of their selection last year but the…
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Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ki te Whare Kawana Kia ora tātou katoa. (A special welcome to Sir Graeme Dingle and Jo-Anne, Lady Dingle.) Thank you all for joining David and me here…
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Dame Patsy and Sir David visited the Auckland Art Fair this morning. A showcase for dealer galleries and artists, the Fair also offers opportunities for art lovers of all kinds to view one of a kind artworks, attend artist talks and even try some creative…
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Today Dame Patsy went to Christchurch to attend the ceremony marking the tenth anniversary of the earthquake that wrought massive destruction in Christchurch and the Canterbury region. The assembled crowd honoured the memory of the 185 people who lost…
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Day two of the visit to Southland began at the Eastern Southland Gallery in Gore, home of the extraordinary John Money Collection of African sculptures, Aboriginal paintings and objects, and works by Rita Angus. Dame Patsy and Sir David also saw some of…
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The visit to Riverton had particular significance as Dame Patsy had recently learned of the slight to the community by Governor James Fergusson in 1874. The Governor had decided to change his itinerary and thereby arrived several hours late for a civic…
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At the wharf at Oban, there was a quick check of our luggage by ace rat-detecting dog, Detector Gadget before we boarded the Department of Conservation vessel taking us to Ulva Island, a predator-free sanctuary for endangered flora and fauna. On the…
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Due to the restrictions on gatherings under Alert Level Two, a scheduled powhiri for Dame Patsy and Sir David at Te Rau Aroha marae in Bluff was cancelled and will be re-scheduled at a later date. Dame Patsy and Sir David visited Stirling Point to see the…
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Despite the blustery weather at Karori Cricket Club, it was a great afternoon for the annual Governor-General’s XI v NZ Māori Schools cricket match. This year, the captains presented Dame Patsy with signed cricket bats as a memento of the day. The two-day…
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This evening Dame Patsy hosted a reception for Dress for Success, which works to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing professional work clothing, career development tools and a support network. Two Dress for Success clients shared…
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This morning Dame Patsy hosted a high tea in the ballroom at Government House in Wellington to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Mary Potter Hospice Camellia Heritage Club. The Club was formed to thank and recognise those who have promised a gift in…
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Kei āku nui, Kei āku rahi Nau mai, piki mai i runga i te aroha ki te kaupapa o te ra Tēnā koutou, Tēnā koutou, Tēnā tātou katoa To everyone who has gathered in recognition of this most important day, welcome. Thank you all for joining David and me in…