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Gov-General's Acceptance Ceremony Speech
Wednesday, 7 May 2008, 9:03 am | Governor General
May I specifically greet you: Your Excellency Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations and Mrs Ban; Mr Sha Zukang, Under Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs; Ambassador William vanden Heuvel, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of ... More >>
Gov-General Receives Int. Disability Award - UN
Wednesday, 7 May 2008, 9:02 am | Governor General
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, received a prestigious international disability award on behalf of New Zealand at the United Nations in New York today. At 5pm Tuesday 6 May (9am Wednesday 7 May in New Zealand), at a ceremony attended by the UN Secretary-General, ... More >>
Hillary – Statement from the Governor-General
Friday, 11 January 2008, 1:23 pm | Governor General
The death of Sir Edmund Hillary today is a great loss to his family and to all New Zealanders, says the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand. More >>
G-G congratulates Royal Couple on Anniversary
Tuesday, 20 November 2007, 10:01 am | Governor General
The Governor-General, the Hon Anand Satyanand, has sent his best wishes and those of all New Zealanders to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh on the occasion of their Diamond Wedding Anniversary. More >>
The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2007
Monday, 4 June 2007, 3:27 pm | Governor General
THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS 2007 THE ORDER OF NEW ZEALAND The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of The Queen’s Birthday, to make the following appointment to The Order of New Zealand. O.N.Z. To be a Member of the said ... More >>
Double Honour for McRaes
Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 11:16 am | Governor General
Actor Elizabeth McRae and architect Don McRae are honoured by the Governor-General Anand Satyanand at Government House in Auckland today. Both were made Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit. More >>
Governor-Gen saddened by death of King of Tonga
Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 11:14 am | Governor General
The Governor-General The Honourable Anand Satyanand said today he was saddened by the passing of the King of Tonga. “I am deeply saddened by the death of King Taufa'ahau Tupou, and my heartfelt condolences and sympathy go out to his immediate family and ... More >>
G-G Saddened By Death Of King Of Tonga
Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 5:18 pm | Governor General
The Governor-General The Honourable Anand Satyanand said today he was saddened by the passing of the King of Tonga. More >>
Governor-General Swearing-In Ceremony
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 4:19 pm | Governor General
Prime Minister Helen Clark, Chief Justice Sian Elias, Speaker of the House of Representatives Margaret Wilson, Members of the Executive Council and Members of Parliament, Dean and Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Chief of the Defence Force and Defence Representatives, ... More >>
THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS 2006
Monday, 5 June 2006, 6:33 pm | Governor General
The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of The Queen’s Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: More >>
Official State Visits to Ireland, Greece
Thursday, 25 May 2006, 11:48 am | Governor General
The Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright will this weekend travel to Ireland on an official state visit. Dame Silvia's programme will include a State welcome, an official meeting with President McAleese and a State dinner. More >>
Tauranga Candlelight Memorial Service
Monday, 22 May 2006, 12:08 am | Governor General
Tena koutou katoa My warmest welcome to everyone gathered here and throughout New Zealand for the Candlelight Memorial Services. Tonight is a special night. It is a time for us to remember those New Zealanders who have lost their lives to AIDS ... More >>
Governor-Gen. gives assent to Sign Language Bill
Monday, 10 April 2006, 4:44 pm | Governor General
Members of the deaf community surround the Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright after she gave assent to the New Zealand Sign Language Bill today. The legislation gives people the right to use and access New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) in legal ... More >>
Governor-General visits Korea
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 3:13 pm | Governor General
The Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright will this month travel to Korea on an official state visit. More >>
Midge Marsden receives award
Wednesday, 29 March 2006, 5:16 pm | Governor General
Musician Midge Marsden after being invested as Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. His citation reads: "For services to music. Mr Marsden’s rhythm and blues career spans over 40 years and he is known for his high-energy guitar, harmonica ... More >>
Lucy Lawless honoured
Wednesday, 29 March 2006, 2:14 pm | Governor General
Lucy Lawless displays the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit at Government House in Auckland. Her citation reads: "For services to entertainment and the community. Lucy Lawless has had a long film, stage and television career ... More >>
President of Lithuania welcomed
Tuesday, 28 February 2006, 4:14 pm | Governor General
28 February 2006 The President of Lithuania, His Excellency Valdas Adamkus, receives a wero (challenge) during his official state welcome at Government House in Auckland today. Mr Adamkus was met by Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright. More >>
Chinese Ambassador presents credentials
Wednesday, 15 February 2006, 11:50 am | Governor General
His Excellency Zhang Yuanyuan, Ambassador for the People's Republic of China, and Flight Sergeant George Mana hongi as part of the Ambassador's official welcome at Government Hours in Wellington today. Mr Yuanyuan was presenting his credentials ... More >>
Trade, higher education and aid on agenda for GG
Tuesday, 22 November 2005, 3:28 pm | Governor General
Trade, higher education and aid on agenda as Governor-General visits Viet Nam on first-ever State Visit More >>
Quilts for Te Kainga Whaiora Health Camp
Monday, 21 November 2005, 4:36 pm | Governor General
A visit to the Te Kainga Whaiora Children's Health Camp for vulnerable children in Gisborne last year made such an impression on the Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright that she felt compelled to help. So she invited a group of Wellington ... More >>
