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Best wishes to the volunteers, sponsors and food donors supporting the new Kaibosh branch in Paraparaumu. When Dame Patsy opened the premises this evening, she noted how the organisation is a poster child for practical projects that promote sustainability…

Why paint the town red when you can paint it rainbow! The Capital put on a fantastic evening for the Wellington International Pride Parade, bringing together members of the LGBTQI+ community to show their pride and bring their aroha to the thousands…

On the 9th of March, Dame Patsy delivered Her Majesty The Queen's Commonwealth Message for Commonwealth Day. The theme for this year's Commonwealth Day was "Sustainable Future", a message reflected by Speaker of the House, the Rt Hon Trevor Mallard when…

Image of Dame Patsy and Sir David with members of the Order of New Zealand Kei aku rangatira e pae nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Members of the Order of New Zealand and your partners - Welcome to Government House. People often…

Dame Patsy and Sir David hosted a dinner for members of the Order of New Zealand at Government House in Wellington. The ONZ is New Zealand's most senior honour and recognises "outstanding service to the Crown and people of New Zealand in a civil or…

This morning, Dame Patsy and Sir David were delighted to shine a spotlight on some of the good people who open up their homes as foster carers to children who are neglected or abused. The annual Caring Families Aotearoa Excellence in Foster Care Awards…

2020 recipients of Excellence in Foster Care Awards with Their Excellencies 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. Warm greetings to you all, and welcome to Government House Wellington…

  E nga mana tiketike, rau rangatira ma. Tenei aku mihi nui ki a koutou, i runga i tenei kaupapa nui, e whakahuihui nei i a tātou. Nau mai, haere mai ki te Whare Kawana. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou,tēnā tātou katoa.  Highly distinguished people, respected…

How can we help society be more cohesive? How can we strengthen personal resilience to deal with rapid change? How can we make good decisions about our adoption of new technologies? How can we counter misinformation and make sure people can access…

Four of New Zealand's best were inducted into the Massey College of Creative Arts Hall of Fame at a ceremony at Government House this evening. The Hall of Fame celebrates graduates of the College who have made an outstanding contribution to New Zealand’s…

Dame Patsy and Sir David hosted a lunch for some of the key figures behind the New Zealand Festival of the Arts, currently taking place in Wellington. Dame Patsy was delighted to welcome the three guest Festival curators Lemi Ponifasio, Laurie Anderson…

The Aotearoa Circle is attracting increasing numbers of leaders in the public and private sector who recognise the urgent need to address the wellbeing of our natural resources, while finding ways to pursue sustainable prosperity. Dame Patsy is Patron and…

Dame Patsy did the honours at the official opening of the new McKinnon Block at Wellington's Scots College this afternoon. The new block is the third major achievement in the school's recent change programme which has also included the admission of girls…

The sun came out to play when our friends from Newtown Kindergarten visited for a picnic in Coronation Grove at Government House, Wellington. The trees made for an excellent game of hide-and-seek for some, while others went hunting for cicada shells and…

Dame Patsy and Sir David hosted a reception for State Services Commission Crown Entity Board Chairs at Government House in Wellington this evening. Crown entities include an incredibly wide range of New Zealand institutions from universities and health…

Today, Dame Patsy and Sir David watched the Governor-General’s XI versus the NZ Māori Schoolboys and Schoolgirls at the Karori Cricket Club in Wellington. This is the second year the Governor-General’s XI has played the NZ Māori Schoolboys. As last years…

This evening, Dame Patsy hosted a reception for the Downtown Community Ministry’s 50th Birthday. DCM has been a safe, supportive environment for rough sleepers in Wellington since 1969, providing essential services like mental health and medical care,…