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Investitures in Christchurch

antony — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:37:42 +1200

The diverse achievements of 29 South Islanders will be celebrated at investiture ceremonies in Christchurch this week.

The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, will host two ceremonies at the Canterbury Club in Christchurch on Wednesday 1 September at 10.30am and 2.30pm.

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Diamonds luncheon

antony — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:06:55 +1200

I begin by greeting you: Your Excellency Quentin Bryce, Governor-General of Australia; Noeleen Dix and Kate Palmer, President and Chief Executive respectively of Netball Australia; Raelene Castle, Chief Executive of Netball New Zealand; Hon John Rau, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Tourism for South Australia; Dr John Larkindale, High Commissioner for New Zealand to Australia; Distinguished Guests otherwise; Ladies and Gentlemen. May I offer the New Zealand greeting, “kia ora” which translates as “good health”.

Governors-General back Constellation Cup

antony — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +1200

The Governors-General of Australia and New Zealand are supporting the new cup to recognise Trans-Tasman netball competition between the two countries.

The Constellation Cup, announced today (Saturday 28 August) by Netball Australia and Netball New Zealand, will be awarded for the first time to the overall winner of this year’s netball international test series between the Silver Ferns and the Australian Netball Diamonds.

The Governor-General's role

antony — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:02:04 +1200

First, may I thank you, Professor Joseph, for the opportunity you have provided for me to come and speak to your 2010 Constitutional Law Class and for its inclusion in the series where people holding a number of kinds of public office in New Zealand have come, now for many years, to present a perspective, from a legal point of view, for your class.

Investitures at Government House Auckland

Rebekah — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:55:10 +1200

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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Young Achievers

antony — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:15:40 +1200

I then specifically greet you Roseanne Meo, APO Board Chairperson; Barbara Glaser, Chief Executive of the APO; Young Achievers and your Mentors; Distinguished Guests otherwise; Ladies and Gentlemen and Performers.

The Heart of the Great Alone exhibition opening

antony — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:49:14 +1200

A Very Special Man book launch

antony — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:04:38 +1200

St John's Theological College

antony — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:09:46 +1200

NZ Schools' Debating Championships

Rebekah — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:48:35 +1200

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Governor-General visits Christchurch

antony — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:37:17 +1200

The Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Susan Satyanand will visit Christchurch on Thursday 19 August.

In the morning Sir Anand and Lady Susan will attend a breakfast function at the University of Canterbury where he will launch a collection of essays in memory of the late Justice Neil Williamson. Later the Governor-General will give a lecture to a constitutional law class at the University. In the evening, Sir Anand will open an exhibition at the Robert McDougall Gallery at the Canterbury Museum.

Heads of Bench Dinner

Rebekah — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:00:59 +1200

Funeral for Lt Tim O'Donnell

antony — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:20:46 +1200

May I first acknowledge Mark and Mary-Anne O’Donnell and members of the O’Donnell family, then you: Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister, Ministers of the Crown; Leader of the Opposition Hon Phil Goff; Arikinui Kingi Tuheitia; Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force; Major General Rhys Jones, Chief of Army and fellow service chiefs; Officers and men and women of the New Zealand Defence Force; Distinguished Guests otherwise; Ladies and Gentlemen.

Credentials Ceremony: 5 August 2010

Rebekah — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:21:52 +1200

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Envoys for Switzerland, Zimbabwe and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia will present credentials to the Governor-General, Sir Anand Satyanand, at Government House Vogel in Lower Hutt tomorrow (Thursday, 5 August 2010).

The ceremony will begin at 11 am. The New Zealand Army will provide the Maori Ceremonial Challenge and the Guard of Honour at tomorrow's ceremony.

Death of Lieutenant Tim O’Donnell

Rebekah — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:45:27 +1200

It was with deep sadness that my wife Susan and I learned this morning of the death in Afghanistan of Lieutenant Tim O’Donnell of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

Lt O’Donnell, who was serving as part of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team in Bamyan Province, was killed while on patrol. Two other New Zealand defence personnel were injured in the attack, as was a local interpreter.

Youth Olympic Games

Rebekah — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:37:07 +1200

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Dinner for Singapore’s Minister of Community Development, Youth and Sport

Rebekah — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:28:02 +1200

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Rotary Club of Auckland

antony — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +1200

I begin by greeting everyone in the languages of the realm of New Zealand, in English, Māori, Cook Island Māori, Niuean, Tokelauan and New Zealand Sign Language. Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni and as it is the afternoon (Sign)
I then specifically greet you: Don Bendall, President of the Rotary Club of Auckland and your immediate past president, Dr John Hinchcliff; Distinguished Guests otherwise; Ladies and Gentlemen.

New title for the Governor-General

antony — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:27:56 +1200

The Governor-General’s formal title has changed with Buckingham Palace announcing new rules for the use of the title, “The Right Honourable” in New Zealand.

Henceforth, the Governor-General’s formal title is: His Excellency, The Right Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand.

The Queen has given approval for those appointed to the offices of Governor-General, Prime Minister, Speaker and Chief Justice to be granted the title "The Right Honourable" for life.

A time to celebrate new beginnings – Governor-General

Rebekah — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:36:47 +1200

In addition, the Governor-General will host a reception to celebrate Matariki at Government House in Auckland this Saturday evening.

Media wishing to attend the event, must contact Rebekah Clement, Public Affairs Advisor, on 021 243 7958 by 5pm on 25 June.

Matariki Message

Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni.

Matariki is a special time for all New Zealanders to share. It is a time to come together in celebration of this country’s unique Māori heritage.