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Today we had perfect autumn weather for the powhiri and military parade associated with our credentials ceremonies. This morning Dame Patsy received the credentials of new Heads of Diplomatic Mission to New Zealand: HE Mr Javier Augusto Prado Miranda,…

On Thursday Dame Patsy and Sir David visited Te Papa for the Terrcotta warriors exhibition. They were also lucky enough to visit Te Papa's stacks and see some of the treasures stored there. Image of Te Papa Head of Art, Charlotte Davy escorting Dame Patsy…

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.   In the times we live in, some people might measure their worth by the number of likes they get on their Facebook page. The events of the…

This afternoon, Dame Patsy hosted a reception for the Child Cancer Foundation, to honour Pat Wilkes with a Life Membership of the Foundation, in recognition of twenty years of selfless service to young cancer patients and their families. Speech transcript…

Dame Patsy and Sir David spent a couple of days in the Southern Lakes last week. The focus of their visit was innovation in the arts, tourism and sustainability. Day One saw the Dame Patsy attending the Festival of Colour. Based in Wanaka,with satellite…

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. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. Thank you for inviting me today. It’s a great pleasure to be here. I…

Before the National Remembrance Ceremony yesterday, Dame Patsy and Sir David hosted a breakfast  for the Australian official delegation, the Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lady Cosgrove; Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Mrs Jennifer Morrison;…

E nga mana nui, e nga iwi maha, e nga whanau morehu, tena koutou katoa. Haere mai tatau katoa, kia rupeke ai te kupu whakahauora.   As salaam Aleikum   I come here today to convey love and messages of condolence and support from our Queen, from leaders of…

E nga mana nui, e nga iwi maha, e nga whanau morehu, tena koutou katoa. Haere mai tatau katoa, kia rupeke ai te kupu whakahauora. As salaam Aleikum I come here today to convey love and messages of condolence and support from our Queen, from leaders of…

Two weeks after a terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, where 50 worshippers lost their lives and many more were injured, today's National Remembrance Service brought together the wounded and survivors of the attack, along with citizens of…

Messages from Heads of State, foreign dignitaries and organisations sent to Dame Patsy following the Christchurch shootings.

Dame Patsy and Sir David received a farewell call from the Ambassador of Iran, HE Mr Jalaladdin Namini Mianji and Mrs Fatemeh Namini Mianji at Government House in Wellington.

Messages from Heads of State and foreign dignitaries following the Christchurch shootings

Messages from Heads of State, foreign dignitaries and organisations sent to Dame Patsy following the Christchurch shootings.

Dame Patsy has received numerous letters and messages from Heads of State, foreign dignitaries and organisations in the days following the Christchurch shootings. Here is a selection for you to read. Messages 1 Messages 2 Messages 3 Messages 4 Snapshot of…

Messages from Heads of State, foreign dignitaries and organisations sent to Dame Patsy following the Christchurch shootings.

This morning, Dame Patsy and Sir David welcomed HM King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga and HM Queen Nanasipau'u. Their Majesties are making an official visit to New Zealand. The Royal couple were not deterred by the blustery Wellington weather, which…