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Governor-General’s visit to Turkey
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 8:01 am | Government House
Yesterday, the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae commenced an official visit to Turkey which will culminate in the commemorations to mark the centenary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair on Saturday. More >>
Governor-General comments on the death of Les Munro
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 7:59 am | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae has noted the passing of Les Munro, the last remaining airman from the Dambuster Raid: “In this year where we are marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, it ... More >>
Governor-General’s visit to China
Saturday, 18 July 2015, 6:26 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae will fly to China on 19 July for a State Visit, and return to New Zealand on 25 July. They will visit Shanghai, Beijing and Harbin, in Heilongjiang Province. More >>
New envoys to present their credentials in Wellington
Tuesday, 14 July 2015, 10:47 am | Government House
New envoys to present their credentials in Wellington Envoys for Canada, Japan, Singapore, Ghana and Serbia will present their credentials to the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at Government House in Wellington on Wednesday ... More >>
New envoys to present their credentials in Wellington
Tuesday, 2 June 2015, 2:30 pm | Government House
Envoys for Romania, Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Norway will present their credentials to the Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at Government House in Wellington on Wednesday (Wednesday 03 June, 2015). The ceremony, which will ... More >>
Governor-General congratulates Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Sunday, 3 May 2015, 11:13 am | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae has expressed his delight at the news of the birth of a daughter to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. More >>
Governor-General's speech for Dawn Service, Anzac Day
Saturday, 25 April 2015, 6:35 am | Government House
Ka mihi anō ahau ki a koutou katoa e huihui nei ki te whakamaumāhara i te rā o ANZAC me te whakamaumāhara ki a rātou mā i mate ki tēnei pakanga - ngā hoia hoa piri me ngā hoia hoa riri. E kore rawa koutou e warewaretia. Kia ora tātou ... More >>
Louise Nicholas is ANZAC of the Year
Thursday, 23 April 2015, 6:19 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae has presented the 2015 Anzac of the Year Award to Survivor Advocate Louise Nicholas at a function at Government House in Wellington this evening (5.30pm,Thursday 23 April, 2015). The Governor-General’s ... More >>
Governor-General's speech for opening of Pukeahu
Saturday, 18 April 2015, 11:53 am | Government House
Rau Rangatira mā, kua huihui mai i tēnei rā - whakamaumāhara, nau mai, haere mai, ki roto i te wairua o maumaharatanga. Tēnā tātou katoa. More >>
Nationhood Event to celebrate Pacific Health Initiatives
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 10:10 am | Government House
Pacific Island health will be the focus of a Nationhood reception at Government House in Auckland on Friday. The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae will host four organisations promoting public health initiatives to combat conditions ... More >>
Nominations open for Governor-General’s Anzac of the Year
Friday, 13 February 2015, 11:41 am | Government House
Nominations have opened for The Governor-General’s Anzac of the Year award, which seeks to celebrate New Zealanders whose work or actions embody the spirit of Anzac. Presented in partnership with the RSA, The Governor-General’s Anzac of the Year ... More >>
Governor-General’s visit to the Auckland Islands
Thursday, 12 February 2015, 1:52 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae leaves on Friday for a five-night visit to the Auckland Islands. More >>
Death of Apirana Mahuika
Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 9:35 am | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae has added his condolences following the death of Ngati Porou leader Apirana Mahuika, who died in Gisborne yesterday. The Governor-General said “Apirana Mahuika will be sorely missed for his strong ... More >>
Government House Ballot Closes on Friday
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 2:52 pm | Government House
Government House Ballot Closes on Friday The ballot to attend the Bledisloe Garden Reception at Government House is due to close this Friday (31 October, 2014) at midday. It is the first time a ballot has been held for invitations to the Garden Reception, ... More >>
Ballot opens for Government House Waitangi Day event
Monday, 13 October 2014, 12:06 pm | Government House
A ballot is being held for invitations to next year’s Waitangi Day Bledisloe Reception at Government House in Wellington. Registrations for the ballot open at 12noon on Tuesday 14 October and run until the end of the month. At that point, 875 people ... More >>
Governor-General congratulates Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Tuesday, 9 September 2014, 2:15 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae has expressed his delight at the news that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a second child. More >>
Statement from the Governor-General on Ashburton Shootings
Monday, 1 September 2014, 5:21 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, has expressed his deep shock following the shooting of three people in Ashburton today. More >>
Governor-General to visit Glasgow
Friday, 25 July 2014, 1:12 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae are to represent the Government and the people of New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. More >>
Governor-General's shock over Malaysian Airlines MH17
Friday, 18 July 2014, 9:55 am | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, has expressed his deep shock in response to the news of the deaths of all 295 people on Malaysian Airlines MH17 over Eastern Ukraine today. “This is terrible news for the families and friends ... More >>
Governor-General to attend D-Day Commemorations in France
Wednesday, 28 May 2014, 2:55 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae will undertake a visit to France next week to take part in the Commemorations of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. More >>