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Speech to confirm Dr The Rt Hon Lockwood Smith as Speaker
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 5:28 pm | Government House
It’s a great pleasure to welcome you all to Government House in Wellington for this ceremony to confirm the House of Representatives’ choice of Speaker. During the ceremony, I will also confirm the rights and privileges of the House and authorise ... More >>
Her Excellency unable to attend State Opening
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 5:26 pm | Government House
Lady Janine Mateparae, wife of the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, will be unable to attend tomorrow’s (21 December 2011) State Opening of Parliament. More >>
NZ members of Order of the British Empire invited to church
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 4:17 pm | Government House
New Zealanders who hold Order of British Empire honours are invited to attend a church service to be held in London early next year for its members—but they need to apply quickly for a ticket. More >>
New Emblem to Mark the Diamond Jubilee
Tuesday, 29 November 2011, 12:50 pm | Government House
Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, today (29 November 2011) released a new emblem to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II next year. More >>
Sir Jerry Mateparae makes first visit to Christchurch
Monday, 3 October 2011, 3:58 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae, will tomorrow undertake their first visit to Christchurch and Canterbury since being sworn-in on 31 August this year. “I intend to give support and encouragement to ... More >>
Governor-General visits Dunedin
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 4:49 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae, will tomorrow undertake their first visit to Dunedin since being appointed last month. “I want to meet as many New Zealanders as possible during the next five years and ... More >>
Government House Jaguar up for sale
Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 5:14 pm | Government House
After eight years of service, the primary Government House limousine, a black Jaguar, is to be sold and replaced with a BMW. Official Secretary at Government House, Niels Holm, said the 2003 XJ8 Jaguar car, along with a 2007 Holden Caprice, based at Government ... More >>
Investitures at Government House Wellington
Monday, 1 August 2011, 12:56 pm | Government House
Cricketer Stephen Fleming, Silver Ferns Coach Ruth Aitken, plastic surgeon Professor Swee Tan, businessman Christopher Parkin, former Mayor of Wellington Kerry Prendergast, winemaker Allan Scott, and educationalist Sir John Graham are among more than 120 ... More >>
Bravery and service recognised at Government House Auckland
Monday, 25 July 2011, 2:17 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, will recognise the bravery and service of a wide range of New Zealanders at three investiture ceremonies at Government House in Auckland this week. The ceremonies will be held on Wednesday 27 July at ... More >>
Governor-General leaves hospital
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 4:42 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, was discharged from Auckland Hospital this afternoon (Thursday 14 July 2011). Sir Anand was admitted to hospital on Monday morning with a chest infection. He will be resting at Government House before resuming ... More >>
Bravery recognised at Government House Wellington
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 3:08 pm | Government House
The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, will recognise the bravery of a number of New Zealanders at two ceremonies at Government House in Wellington this week. More >>
Governor-General Farewells Northland
Thursday, 26 May 2011, 5:28 pm | Government House
Governor-General, Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand will begin a two-day visit to Northland tomorrow. This will be a special opportunity for Sir Anand and Lady Susan to farewell the region. More >>
Bravery Recognised at Government House
Friday, 25 March 2011, 4:48 pm | Government House
The bravery of three men, who saved two men from drowning in perilous conditions, is to be recognised by Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, at a ceremony in Christchurch on Sunday. On Sunday 27 March, the Governor-General will attend an ... More >>
Government House Open Days announced
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 3:00 pm | Government House
Government House Wellington will open its doors to the public for the first time in four years, on the weekend of 9 and 10 April, following the completion of its conservation, which began in October 2008. The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand ... More >>
Governor-General Designate
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 3:49 pm | Government House
Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae is to be New Zealand’s 20th Governor-General and will succeed the Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand when his term concludes on 23 August. Lt General Mateparae will take office as Governor-General on Wednesday 31 August More >>
Messages from World Leaders re Christchurch earthquake
Thursday, 24 February 2011, 10:56 am | Government House
On 23 February 2011, the New Zealand flag flew at half-mast from the tower at Government House in Wellington as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the latest earthquake to strike Christchurch and the Canterbury region. Several world leaders, ... More >>
Governor-General visits Wairarapa
Friday, 18 February 2011, 11:09 am | Government House
The Governor-General, Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Susan Satyanand will begin a four day visit to the Wairarapa from Tuesday (22 February) next week. While they visited the area before, this is Sir Anand and Lady Susan’s most extensive visit to the ... More >>
Governor-General pays tribute to Private Kirifi Mila
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 1:59 pm | Government House
It was with deep sadness that my wife Susan and I learned this morning of the death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan. Private Mila, of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, was serving as part of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team in ... More >>
Governor-General returns to Government House
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 9:23 am | Government House
The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand, have resumed their residence at Government House Wellington as the conservation project nears completion. In one of their first official engagements in the restored, strengthened ... More >>
Governor-General: Waitangi Day message
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 10:48 am | Government House
Greetings in the languages of the Realm of New Zealand, in English, Māori, Cook Island Māori, Niuean and Tokelauan: Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni. More >>
