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The Zonta Club of Wellington's Science Award recognises excellence in science and supports further study by an outstanding woman in her early stages of her career. In New Zealand, female representation in STEM subjects falls to around 29 percent at PhD…

an image of Dr Rhian Salmon Dr Rhian Salmon was guest speaker at the Zonta Science Awards last night. Her speech was  inspiring, informative and pertinent and deserves to be shared. Kia ora The Zonta science award is about celebrating women in science.…

Image of lentil soup in a bowl Head chef Simon Peacock says it's soup season and we have to agree. This is one he made earlier this week - parsnip, black lentil and fresh chestnut soup. Seriously yum! Lentils are brilliant in soups, being nutritious,tasty…

Rau rangatira mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, warm greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge: Ministers of the Crown Hon Peeni Henare and Hon Ron Mark ; former Governor-General, Sir…

Dame Patsy spoke at the 2018 Blake Leader Awards in Auckland.  2018 Blake Leader Award speech Congratulations to the five new Blake Leaders - Peter Beck ,  Sandra Alofivae, Dr. Miles Gregory, Soana Pamaka and David Cameron and the first Blake Leader-…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ra ki Te Whare Kawana o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all, and welcome to Government House…

Dame Patsy presented 10 Royal Humane Society of New Zealand silver medals for acts of bravery. Medal recipients included Zane Paki, who saved a man from a knife attack and Rory Clarke, who was one of a trip of doctors involved in rescuing the driver of a…

The Queen's Birthday 2018 Honours list has been released. Congratulations to all the New Zealanders who have been acknowledged for their contribution. Dame Patsy and Sir David are looking forward to welcoming all recipients to Government House to receive…

On Tuesday 29 May, Dame Patsy appeared on RNZ's Bookmarks with Jesse Mulligan. During the interview, Dame Patsy talked about her favourite books, movies and music and revealed the truth about her relationship with Helen Reddy, the Australian singer. (Clue…

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 specifically acknowledge Police Commissioner, Mike Bush Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral John Martin Senior Sergeant Bruce Adams, Officer in…

It was a night of stories, laughter and memories tonight at Government House as past and present members of the Police National Dive Squad got together to celebrate 50 years of exceptional service to the people of New Zealand. The members of the squad…

Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e rangatahi ma, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings to you all. I specifically acknowledge: Bill Sheat and Dawn Sanders,…

Last Friday, Dame Patsy and Sir David helped mark a major milestone for Christchurch Girls High School with the official opening of the first major rebuild project since the school was extensively damaged by the Canterbury earthquakes. They were given a…

On Friday night Dame Patsy and Sir David joined in the annual celebration of excellence in Maori farming and agribusiness - the Ahuwhenua Awards dinner, this year held in Christchurch. The winning farm operation must not only be an example of efficient…

Rau rangatira mā, e nga tamariki o Te Kura o Hine Waiora, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi māhana ki a koutou, kia ora tātou katoa. Distinguished guests and students of Christchurch Girls High School  gathered here today, warm greetings to you all. Thank you…

E nga iwi maha, e nga Minita o te Karauna, e pae nei i tenei po,  tena koutou katoa. Aoraki Mauka, kei aku rakatira, karaka mai, mihi mai. A, e nga Whiringa Toa o tenei tau, tenarawa atu koutou. Ahu Whenua, noku te maringanui, e ahei, ai ahau, te haramai…

This morning Dame Patsy and Sir David visited the Police College to touch base with Wing 316 recruits, who are currently in their 7th week of training to become Police officers. Dame Patsy is Patron of Wing 316. The recruits range in age from 19 to 50.…

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 specifically acknowledge Deputy Commissioner Audrey Sonerson, Deputy Chief Executives Kaye Ryan, Mark Evans and Wally Haumaha Director of…

Many thanks to the Centre for Brain Research for the opportunity for Dame Patsy to speak at the dinner held at St Mathew-in-the-City in Auckland on 11 May, and for providing us with photos taken on the night. The Centre involves academics, clinicians,…

Receiving their insignia this morning were: Sir Herbert (John) Clarke, of Lower Hutt, KNZM, for services to Māori and heritage preservation Mr Richard Boast, of Wellington, ONZM, for services to the law and Māori Ms Rhana Devenport, of Auckland, ONZM, for…

Educator, treaty settlement adviser and Maori heritage protector Sir John Clarke was knighted at Government House this morning by Dame Patsy. The sixth and final investiture ceremony for this round included representatives from the worlds of the arts,…

Receiving their insignia this morning were: The Honourable Sir Douglas White, of Wellington, KNZM, for services to the judiciary Mr Graeme Wheeler, of Lower Hutt, CNZM, for services to the State Mr David Smol, of Wellington ,QSO, for services to the State…

Receiving their insignia during this special all-women ceremony to commemorate Suffrage 125 were: The Honourable Dame Annette King, DNZM, of Wellington, for services as a Member of Parliament Mrs Raewyn Fox, of Porirua, QSO, for services to family…