Government House - Latest News [Page 4]
Governor-General undergoes surgery
Monday, 30 November 2015, 1:13 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae is recuperating in hospital after undergoing cardiac surgery this morning. More >>
Governor-General statement on terrorist attacks in Paris
Monday, 16 November 2015, 3:16 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae said that the impact of the terrorist attacks on innocent civilians in Paris is being felt all around the world. He said “The close historic and cultural ties between France and New ... More >>
Statement from the Governor-General
Saturday, 14 November 2015, 10:37 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae said “New Zealanders are shocked and horrified by the events unfolding in Paris. More >>
Ballot for Waitangi Day Bledisloe Reception in Auckland
Thursday, 12 November 2015, 11:43 am | Government House
A ballot for invitations to next year’s Waitangi Day Bledisloe Reception at Government House in Auckland will open online on Friday 13 November at 12 noon. More >>
Governor-General to welcome Royals
Tuesday, 3 November 2015, 1:25 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae is looking forward to officially welcoming TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to New Zealand tomorrow as the royal couple arrives in Wellington to begin a seven day visit. More >>
Investitures at Government House
Monday, 7 September 2015, 3:21 pm | Government House
Social campaigners Louise Nicholas and Lesley Elliott; New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum; internationally recognised health researcher and the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Dr Peter Gluckman and New Zealand’s first professor of Pacific ... More >>
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 >>
