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Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, warm greetings to you all. Thank you for inviting me to be part of the long tradition of Vice-regal linkages with the Northern Club. I’m…
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This is the 27th year of the Wallace Art Awards, and it's bigger than ever, attracting over 400 entries. The finalists' works are currently on display at Pah Homestead in Auckland, the home of the Wallace Arts Trust, and will then travel to selected…
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Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. Welcome to Government House. In 1893, the white camellia was worn proudly…
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Winners of the 2018 White Camellia Awards this evening were Westpac, ANZ, Sovereign and Ebborn Law. We were inspired by the determination and enthusiasm of the representatives from these organisations, and hope other organisations will follow their…
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Dame Patsy made two visits to Christchurch this week. On Thursday, she visited Burnside High School in Christchurch for a tour of their art department and a chance to met the young people involved with 'Into Motion', a student initiative bringing together…
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Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. David and I are just delighted to be here tonight for the Wallace Art Awards. The arts are very…
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Yesterday Dame Patsy and Sir David paid a visit to Kaibosh Food Rescue, which collects and distributes food to over 65 charities around Wellington. The organisation's mantra of 'Zero Waste, Zero Poverty' is eliminating needless waste, providing nutritious…
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Dame Patsy hosted credentials ceremonies for the diplomatic envoys from Russia, the Netherlands, Ireland, Pakistan and Laos at Government House in Wellington. Morning ceremonies Afternoon ceremonies an image of Professor Piri Sciascia greeting HE Mr…
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Comgratulations to the 45 young women who received their Queen's Guide awards at Government House at the weekend. Well done and best of luck for the future. Queen's Guide Award photos Image of the Queen's Guide award presentation in front of the portrait…
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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. Thank you for inviting me to mark an exciting day for everyone involved in the Featherston Camp Memorial project. I am delighted to be able to…
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Dame Patsy and Sir David visited Rocket Lab in Auckland and it was just as cool as you'd imagine. Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck gave Their Excellencies an overview of the company's mission to open access to space to improve life on earth, and took them on…
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Dame Patsy and Sir David welcomed the President of the Republic of Poland, HE Andrzej Duda and Agata Kornhauser-Duda at Government House in Auckland. Wet weather meant the planned ceremonial welcome had to be curtailed but the Presidential couple were…
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Last night, Scottish Country Dancing enthusiasts came from around New Zealand to attend a ball to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the New Zealand branch of the Scottish Country Dancing Society. Speech transcript
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E nga mana, e nga reo, tena koutou. E te rangatira Matiu o Ngati Whatua, tena koe mo to mihi aroha. Rau rangatira ma, o Hui te Ananui a Tangaroa, tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Me te Hari Huritau. Good evening and greetings to you all. And…
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Mila Failte Good evening ladies and gentlemen - It’s wonderful to see you all here. I acknowledge Elaine Laidlaw, President of the New Zealand branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and a special welcome to those of you who have travelled…
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Dame Patsy and Sir David's first day in Whanganui began with a powhiri at Putiki marae which was followed by Dame Tariana Turia's investiture. The day finished with a visit to Glassworks and a chance to play with glassmaking techniques Powhiri Dame…
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The second day of the Whanganui visit started with a trip to the Gonville Community Library to meet the Gonville knitting group. Dame Patsy also read a story to a group of pre-schoolers. Pacific Helmets is celebrating 40 years of manufacturing top quality…