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Governor-General's speech at the Cassino War Cemetery
Monday, 19 May 2014, 11:31 am | Government House
Speech given on Sunday 18 May by the Governor-General at the Cassino War Cemetery, Italy, to mark the 70th anniversary commemorations of the Cassino Battles. E aku rangatira O Itari, O Cassino, Tenei aku mihi mahana ki a koutou, Ki nga maunga, Nga ... More >>
Governor-General to visit United States, Italy and Ethiopia
Thursday, 8 May 2014, 11:34 am | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae are about to embark on a significant overseas visit which will highlight the positive role New Zealand plays in world affairs. More >>
New envoys to present their credentials
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 2:23 pm | Government House
New envoys to present their credentials Envoys for Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tanzania, Portugal and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea will present their credentials to the Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at Government ... More >>
Governor-General to visit Turkey
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 1:07 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, is to visit Turkey next week to lead New Zealand’s representation at the annual Gallipoli commemorations. More >>
Government House to be opened to the public
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 4:04 pm | Government House
The Governor-General of New Zealand, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae, will open Government House to the public on Friday 28 February and Saturday 1 March, 2014. More >>
Nominations to open for ANZAC of the Year
Saturday, 1 February 2014, 3:27 pm | Government House
Nominations will open on Monday 3 February 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. It was announced today in Wellington that the Award, established ... More >>
Governor-General to visit Niue and the Cook Islands
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 10:03 am | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, is to visit Niue and the Cook Islands later this week to reaffirm New Zealand’s close ties with the two South Pacific nations. More >>
Gov-Gen to present Badge of the General Fono of Tokelau
Friday, 4 October 2013, 12:09 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, will present the Badge of the General Fono of Tokelau to the Ulu-o-Tokelau, Aliki Faipule Salesio Lui, at a ceremony at Government House Wellington on Monday 7 October at 3pm. More >>
Governor-General Marks 120 Years of Women’s Suffrage In NZ
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 12:25 pm | Government House
The 120th anniversary of women’s suffrage is being marked with two special investiture ceremonies and investiture dinner at Government House this week. More >>
Governor-General to visit South East Asia
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 11:30 am | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, is to visit South East Asia to promote New Zealand interests in Viet Nam, Cambodia and Laos. The Governor-General and Lady Janine Mateparae arrive in Viet Nam on 3 August before visiting Cambodia ... More >>
Governor-General welcomes news of the Royal baby
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 10:09 am | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, has welcomed news of the birth of the Royal baby. More >>
Government House Visitor Centre marks milestone
Friday, 19 July 2013, 11:57 am | Government House
The Government House Visitor Centre marked a significant milestone with it recording its 1000th visitor today (19 July 2013). More >>
New envoys to present their credentials
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 3:53 pm | Government House
Envoys for Israel, Mali, Mauritius, Colombia, and Benin will present their credentials to the Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at Government House in Wellington tomorrow (Thursday 27 June 2013). More >>
President of Timor-Leste to visit New Zealand
Friday, 21 June 2013, 2:12 pm | Government House
The President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, HE Taur Matan Ruak, will make a State Visit to New Zealand next week. More >>
Investitures at Government House Wellington
Monday, 20 May 2013, 10:54 am | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae, will host five ceremonies at Government House Wellington on Tuesday 21 May (10am and 2.30pm), Wednesday 22 May (10am), Thursday 23 May (10am and 2.30pm) and Friday ... More >>
Commission Identifies Companies Liable For $50 Million Levy
Monday, 20 May 2013, 10:53 am | Government House
The Commerce Commission today released its draft determination of the amounts telcos will pay towards the $50 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2011/12. More >>
Pakistan, the Seychelles, Qatar envoys present credentials
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 4:21 pm | Government House
Envoys for Pakistan, the Seychelles and Qatar will present their credentials to the Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at Government House in Wellington tomorrow (Thursday 16 May 2013). More >>
Investitures at Government House Auckland
Monday, 6 May 2013, 3:36 pm | Government House
Former All Black Sir John Kirwan, Olympic rowers and medalists Hamish Bond, Nathan Cohen, Eric Murray, netballer Temepara Bailey, rugby league coach Graham Lowe, educationalist and businesswoman Dame Wendy Pye, Māori academic Professor Linda Smith, and former ... More >>
Sultan of Brunei to visit New Zealand
Friday, 22 March 2013, 9:04 am | Government House
The Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, His Majesty Hassanal Bolkiah, will make a State Visit to New Zealand next week. More >>
King of Tonga to visit New Zealand
Friday, 22 February 2013, 10:19 am | Government House
The King of Tonga, His Majesty King Tupou VI, will make his first official state visit to New Zealand next week. More >>