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This morning Dame Patsy hosted a high tea for the Wellington Down Syndrome Association's annual Frances Clarke Memorial Awards,  which recognise and encourage the special achievements of people born with Down syndrome in the greater Wellington region.…

This morning Dame Patsy received the credentials of the Ambassador of Switzerland, HE Mr Michael Winzap, the Ambassador of Mexico, HE Mr Alfredo Rogerio Perez Bravo, the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, HE Mrs Dina Farouk El Sahy, and the…

This afternoon Dame Patsy received the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, HE Mr Edgardo Valdés López; the Ambassador of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, HE Mrs Victoria Francolino; the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus, HE Dr…

Defence chiefs wear ceremonial korowai that are passed on when a new incumbant takes up the role. Now Warrant Officers of the Defence Force have a harakeke hieke (rain cloak), woven especially by WO1 Robert Jobe. This afternoon the hieke was blessed and…

Today Dame Patsy attended a wananga at Papawai Marae, near Greytown, in honour of Sir Kim Workman, who was knighted earlier this year for his contributions to prison reform. Papawai Marae's national significance was recognised this year with its addition…

Dame Patsy with Sir Kim Workman's extended whanau E nga iwi o Te Wairarapa tena koutou katoa. Tena koutou i Te Kotahitanga me tona kaupapa atawhai tona kaupapa paihere i nga iwi o Aotearoa. Otira, tena tatau katoa.  Thank you so much for inviting me here…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Nau mai haere mai ra ki te Whare Kawana. I’m delighted to welcome you all here this afternoon for this special birthday party. We celebrate many…

On Monday night,  Dame Patsy spoke at Transparency International's AGM in Wellington. Transparency International is a global civil society organisation that works to counter corruption. Image of Dame Patsy speaks at the AGM of Transparency International…

Congratulations to Felicity Gapes who received her Florence Nightingale medal at Government House this afternoon More images Read about Felicity's work Image of Felicity gapes being presented with her certificate and a framed portrait of Florence…

Happy Birthday to Good Bitches Baking, who came to Government House to mark five years of service to New Zealanders with a celebration of kindness. Founders Nicole Murray and Marie Fitzpatrick have marshalled a troupe of volunteer bakers from all around…

Dame Patsy and Sir David have been in Tokyo, where they represented New Zealand at the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito, the 126th monarch of Japan. This was followed by a Court Banquet at the Imperial Palace. Yesterday they visited Nezu Museum to see…

Dame Patsy officiated at the opening of a new facility for Breastscreen Auckland and St Marks Breast Centre following a Powhiri led by Ngāti Whatua Orakei. The special purpose facility has been designed to suit the specific needs of its female clients.…

On Sunday 20 October the Governor-General, the Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy and Sir David Gascoigne depart for an official visit to Japan and the Republic of Korea. Dame Patsy and Sir David will represent New Zealand at the enthronement ceremony of the Emperor…

Last night Dame Patsy and Sir David joined guests at the annual Graeme Dingle Foundation Excellence Awards to celebrate the achievements of young graduates of the Foundation's youth development programmes - and to acknowledge the mentors, volunteers and…

    E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa.   I particularly acknowledge Sir Graeme Dingle, Jo-anne Wilkinson, Lady Dingle Brian Corban, Graeme Dingle Foundation Board Chair and…

Crimestoppers had plenty to celebrate as they marked their 10th anniversary at Government House in Wellington. Displays offered an insight into exactly how much crime the anonymous tipline has had a hand in solving and their work isn't over yet. Based on…