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Dame Patsy and Sir David travelled to Christchurch to pay their respects following the Christchurch mosque shootings. Dame Patsy's first meeting was with the Vice President of the Republic of Turkey, HE Fuat Oktay and Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlüt…

The second day of Dame Patsy's visit to Christchurch began with a meeting with the Canterbury Refugee Resettlement and Resource Centre. A more somber experience than Dame Patsy's last visit to the Centre, the meeting was a chance for members to talk about…

Dame Patsy has received a telephone call from King Abdullah of Jordan.  He expressed his deepest sympathy and his strong support for NZ and NZers. He offered whatever assistance we need to deal with the tragedy.  He fondly remembers his recent visit to NZ…

This afternoon Dame Patsy and Sir David visited Kilbirnie Mosque. Dame Patsy added flowers to the many hundreds of floral tributes already in place and met with Tahir Nawaz, President of the International Muslim Association of New Zealand and other…

E nga iwi e pae nei, tena koutou. Tena tatau i nga mahi tukino o te wa. Haere mai, tatau katoa, i te wa pouri nei. My greetings to all gathered here. I greet you acknowledging this troubled time. I welcome you all, together we feel the same sorrow. Like…

Thousands of Wellingtonians attended the Vigil For Christchurch at the Basin Reserve this evening. There were tears as people spoke of their feelings of loss and devastation and cheers as others spoke of what they would like to see happen to prevent…

Her Majesty The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the people of New Zealand following the terrorist attack on the Christchurch mosques. Message from HM The Queen

The text of the message of condolence sent by HRH The Prince of Wales following the terroriat attack on Christchurch mosques: “Both my wife and I were utterly horrified to hear of the most barbaric attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, which resulted in…

HRH The Prince of Wales has sent a message of condolence to the people of New Zealand following the terrorist attacks on the Christchurch mosques. Message from HRH The Prince of Wales Image of Prince Charles arriving at Government House

Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the people who lost their lives in the devastating attack in Christchurch. We have all been fortunate to spend time in Christchurch and have felt the warm, open-hearted and generous spirit that is core to…

Baroness Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General shared the following message on the secretariat's website following the Christchurch mosque shootings:  On behalf of the Commonwealth family I convey my deepest sympathy to the people of New Zealand and to…

Message from the Governor of New South Wales and Governor-General Designate of Australia, General The Hon David Hurley. " Your Excellency, On behalf of the people of New South Wales, I write to express my sincere condolences over the tragic events that…

Message sent to Dame Patsy from the Governor of New South Wales, General The Hon David Hurley, following the Christchurch mosque shootings.

Today’s tragic events in Christchurch have shocked all New Zealanders. Our hearts go out to the people of Christchurch, especially the people directly affected by this afternoon’s terrible violence. Our thoughts are with them, their families and friends.…

Statement released by Dame Patsy following the Christchurch mosque shootings:, Today’s tragic events in Christchurch have shocked all New Zealanders. Our hearts go out to the people of Christchurch, especially the people directly affected by this…

“I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Christchurch today. Prince Philip and I send our condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives. I also pay tribute to the emergency services and volunteers who are…

I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Christchurch today. Prince Philip and I send our condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives. I also pay tribute to the emergency services and volunteers who are…

Dame Patsy and Sir David visited the Auckland Bioengineering Institute to find out more about the cutting-edge research being undertaken there. The Institute applies engineering sciences and technical innovation to medicine and human physiology. The…

  Commonwealth Day has a special significance this year as we mark the 70th anniversary of the London Declaration, when nations of the Commonwealth agreed to move forward together as free and equal members.  The vision and sense of connection that…

Commonwealth diversity and Commonwealth connections were celebrated in a wonderful gathering in the Beehive Banquet Hall this evening. Dame Patsy delivered the Commonwealth Message from HM Queen Elizabeth: Commonwealth Day has a special significance this…

At Government House's morning tea on International Women's Day, three women spoke about what the day means to them: Vanessa Stoddart, Global Women Chair; Dr Hiria Hape, Kuia at Government House for many years; and Michelle Huang, who spoke about what it…

Wāhine mā, Kahurangi mā, tena tatau katoa. Nau mai i tenei rā, mo nga Wāhine katoa, huri noa te Ao. I’m pleased to welcome you all to Government House this morning as we join the many millions of people all around the world who will be celebrating the…

Rau rangatira mā, e nga tamariki o tēnei kura, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou, kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests and students of the school gathered here today, greetings to you all. Thank you for inviting me to share this special…