Nau Mai, Haere Mai. Welcome to the website of the Governor-General of New Zealand.

The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, is the personal representative of New Zealand's Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II of New Zealand.

On this site, you can find out about the role and functions of the Governor-General, or take a video tour of Government House.

Read a biography of the Governor-General, a diary of future engagements or latest speeches or view photographs of latest activities.  View speeches by current and former Governors-General on constitutional issues.

Find out about New Zealand Royal Honours, sending Congratulatory Messages, or inviting and hosting the Governor-General to your event and writing to Their Excellencies.

News

  • 23 Oct 2009
    Mt Taranaki
    Governor-General to visit Taranaki. More
  • 6 Oct 2009
    Papua New Guinea
    Credentials ceremony. More
  • 1 Oct 2009
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    Governor-General expresses sadness at the devastation caused by the Pacific tsunami. More
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