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Governor-General’s Visit To Gallipoli For Anzac Day
Friday, 17 April 2026, 1:57 pm | Government House
Dame Cindy and His Excellency Dr Richard Davies will travel to Türkiye on 19 April and return to New Zealand on 26 April. More >>
A Message From HM King Charles III On The 100th Anniversary Of The Constitutional Relationship Between Tokelau and NZ
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 10:51 am | Government House
On this milestone anniversary, HM King Charles III hopes that all Tokelauans can take pride in their nation's voyage over the past 100 years and your many achievements in that time. More >>
Governor-General's Address At The Cook Islands 60th Constitution Day Ceremony
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 10:25 am | Government House
Not far from my home of Government House in Wellington, at the Pukeahu War National War Memorial Park, sits a great, beautiful, bronze conch - a particular favourite among children small enough to curl up in its hollow opening. More >>
Matariki Message From HM King Charles III
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 6:59 pm | Government House
Regardless of how, or whether, one marks the lunar calendar, this moment offers an opportunity to learn and share knowledge, and to embrace the diverse traditions that shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique identity. More >>
Governor-General's Anzac Day Dawn Service Address
Friday, 25 April 2025, 7:29 am | Government House
This Anzac Day marks 110 years since the Gallipoli landings by soldiers in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps - the ANZACS. It signalled the beginning of a campaign that was to take the lives of so many of our young men - and would devastate the More >>
Investitures At Government House Wellington
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 2:48 pm | Government House
Other Honours recipients include country singer Suzanne Prentice, most capped All Black Samuel Whitelock, and Māori language educator and academic Professor Rawinia Higgins. More >>
Governor-General Visit To Niue
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 10:18 am | Government House
Dame Cindy will address the Niue Assembly in her role as Governor-General of the Realm of New Zealand. (The Realm countries are Niue, the Cook Islands and Tokelau.) This will be her first visit to Niue. More >>
The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro’s Statement On The Death Of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:08 pm | Government House
Governor-General The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro’s statement on the death of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII More >>
Governor-General At The Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Monday, 22 July 2024, 11:08 am | Government House
As Patron of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, the Governor-General, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro leaves New Zealand today to travel to Paris, where she will be joined by her husband Dr Richard Davies as official New Zealand representatives at the Paris ... More >>
Official New Zealand Portraits Of His Majesty King Charles III And Her Majesty Queen Camilla Released
Monday, 15 July 2024, 10:35 am | Government House
New official portraits have been released of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla, wearing their New Zealand Royal Honours. The portraits were taken in the White Room at Buckingham Palace in June. More >>
Statement From The Governor-General - Hawke’s Bay And Tairāwhiti Severe Weather
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 1:13 pm | Government House
"Having visited Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti just last week, and seeing communities like Te Karaka, Tolaga Bay and Wairoa working so hard to rebuild and strengthen resilience after Cyclone Gabrielle, our thoughts and prayers are with the people we met there, ... More >>
Investitures At Government House Wellington
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 4:08 pm | Government House
The Governor-General The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro and Dr Richard Davies will host nine investiture ceremonies. More >>
Governor-General's Anzac Day Dawn Service Address
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 11:03 am | Government House
With our collective remembrance, and steadfast belief in our common humanity, we strengthen our hope and resolve to do what we can to foster dialogue and understanding, and to heal divisions in our pursuit of peace. More >>
Governor-General's Speech - Mihi Whakatau, Te Whare Rūnanga Saturday 3 Feb
Saturday, 3 February 2024, 12:12 pm | Government House
Ko ‘te amorangi ki mua’ Ko ‘te hāpai ō ki muri’ Tuatahi ki te Atua, koia te tīmatanga, koia ano te whakamutunga o ngā mea katoa. Tātai whetū ki te rangi, mau tonu, mau tonu Tātai tangata ki te whenua, ngaro noa, ngaro noa. Ka hoki mai ... More >>
Governor-General Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro’s statement on the death of Sir Michael Hardie Boys, GNZM, GCMG, QSO, KStJ, PC
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 3:37 pm | Government House
30 December 2023 The Governor-General Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro and Dr Richard Davies were deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of former Governor-General Sir Michael Hardie Boys. Sir Michael served as Governor-General from 1996-2001, and came ... More >>
Governor-General’s Official Visit To Malaysia
Friday, 29 September 2023, 2:49 pm | Government House
The Governor-General of New Zealand, Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, and Dr Richard Davies will depart for an official visit to Malaysia on Sunday 1 October 2023. Their Excellencies are travelling to Malaysia at the invitation of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong ... More >>
Message Of Condolence For The Passing Of HRH Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 5:09 pm | Government House
His Excellency Dr Davies and I wish to extend our deepest condolences to His Majesty King Tupou VI and the Tongan Royal Family following the recent passing of Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili. Her Royal Highness committed her life to ... More >>
Investitures And Bravery Awards At Government House Wellington
Monday, 22 May 2023, 6:23 am | Government House
The Director-General of Health through the Covid-19 pandemic Sir Ashley Bloomfield, te reo champion and educator Sir Haare Williams, and philanthropist Sir Mark Dunajtschik will receive the insignia of a Knighthood this week at Government House Wellington. ... More >>
Young People Celebrated At Government House
Saturday, 20 May 2023, 4:16 pm | Government House
Rangatahi from across Aotearoa are amongst a select group to receive their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award at ceremony in Wellington on Saturday. Local students joined around 80 rangatahi from across Aotearoa to receive their Gold Duke ... More >>
Statement From The Governor-General Regarding The Newtown Fire
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 5:52 pm | Government House
Dr Davies and I are deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of life at the Newtown hostel fire last night. As neighbours in the Newtown community, we extend our deepest sympathy to the families and whānau of the victims, and our gratitude to the emergency ... More >>
