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	Media Centre Press Releases Engagements Speeches Images Images for Download   Freemasons University Scholarships 13 May 2008 The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, presented Freemasons New Zealand University Scholarships to 34 students from New Zealand's eight universities at a ceremony at Goverment House in Wellington on 13 May 2008. This year marks the 31st year of Freemasons' scholarships, having provided almost 850 scholarships worth $3 million during that time. › View/Download Image   Governor-General visits the United Nations 6 May 2008 The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, visited the United Nations in New York to receive the Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award on behalf of New Zealand on 6 May 2008. Prior to the award ceremony, the Governor-General held a bilateral meeting with the Secretary-General, HE Ban Ki-moon. The Governor-General and Secretary-General, and Mrs Susan Satyanand and Mrs Ban, are pictured before their bilateral meeting. Photo: United Nations. › View/Download Image   Governor-General receives international disability award 6 May 2008 The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, received the prestigious Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award on behalf of New Zealand at the United Nations in New York on 6 May 2008. The Governor-General and Mike Gourley, President of the New Zealand Disabled Person's Assembly are pictured being led into the ECOSOC Chamber at the UN by a Maori cultural party. The ceremony can be viewed on the UN website at: www.un.org/webcast/2008.html or you can read the Governor-General's speech here: www.gg.govt.nz/media/speeches.asp Photo: Bob Goldberg, FPS Photo. › View/Download Image   Governor-General receives international disability award 6 May 2008 The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, received a prestigious international disability award on behalf of New Zealand at the United Nations in New York on 6 May 2008. At a ceremony attended by the UN Secretary-General, HE Ban Ki-moon, the Governor-General received the Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award. The Governor-General and Secretary-General are pictured shaking hands after the ceremony with the Award, which is a bust of President Roosevelt. The ceremony can be viewed on the UN website at: www.un.org/webcast/2008.html or you can read the Governor-General's speech here: www.gg.govt.nz/media/speeches.asp Photo: Bob Goldberg, FPS Photo. › View/Download Image   Governor-General visits Canada 2 May 2008 As a part of the first State Visit by a New Zealand Governor-General to Canada, the Hon Anand Satyanand and Mrs Susan Satyanand, held talks with Deputy Speaker of the Canadian Senate, Hon Rose-Marie Losier-Cool, at Parliament Buildings on 2 May 2008. › View/Download Image   Governor-General visits Canada 2 May 2008 As a part of the first State Visit by a New Zealand Governor-General to Canada, the Hon Anand Satyanand and Mrs Susan Satyanand, attended a reception and luncheon hosted by the Speaker of the House of Commons, Hon Peter Milliken, on 2 May 2008. Also pictured on the left is HE Kate Lackey, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Canada, and on the right, HE Penny Reedie, Canada’s High Commissioner to New Zealand. › View/Download Image   Governor-General visits Canada 2 May 2008 As a part of the first State Visit by a New Zealand Governor-General to Canada, the Hon Anand Satyanand and Mrs Susan Satyanand, met the Auditor-General of Canada, Sheila Fraser at the Government House guest house on May 2 2008. › View/Download Image   Governor-General visits Canada 1 May 2008 To honour the Canadians who had lost their lives serving their country, the Governor-General of New Zealand, the Hon Anand Satyanand and Mrs Susan Satyanand, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at the National War Memorial in Confederation Square in Ottawa on 1 May 2008. › View/Download Image   Governor-General visits Canada 1 May 2008 As a part of the first State Visit by a New Zealand Governor-General to Canada, the Hon Anand Satyanand and Mrs Susan Satyanand held talks with the Canadian Governor-General, Rt Hon Michaelle Jean, and Mr Jean-Daniel Lafond at Government House in Ottawa on 1 May 2008. After the meeting, the Canadian Vice-Regal couple hosted the New Zealand Vice-Regal Couple to a State Luncheon. › View/Download Image   Governor-General visits Canada 1 May 2008 As a part of the first State Visit by a New Zealand Governor-General to Canada, the Hon Anand Satyanand and Mrs Susan Satyanand visited the War Amps National Headquarters on 1 May 2008. Founded by national charter in 1920 as The Amputations Association to assist veterans of the First World War who had lost limbs in the conflict, the War Amps has expanded its programmes to assist all Canadians who have had limbs amputated. Created in 1975, the CHild AMPutee (CHAMP) Programme is built on the Winner’s Circle philosophy that encourages child amputees (Champs) to accept their amputations and develop a positive approach to challenges. The Governor-General and Mrs Satyanand are Yousif Kadoura (12). For more information about the CHAMP programme visit: www.waramps.ca › View/Download Image   Governor-General visits Canada 1 May 2008 As a part of the first State Visit by a New Zealand Governor-General to Canada, the Hon Anand Satyanand and Mrs Susan Satyanand visited the Supreme Court of Canada and met the Chief Justice, Rt Hon Beverley McLachlin (seated centre front) on 1 May 2008. Also pictured were (back row from left): Rob Taylor, Official Secretary, Government House New Zealand; HE Penny Reedie, Canada’s High Commissioner to New Zealand; HE Kate Lackey, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Canada, and her deputy Andrew Needs. › View/Download Image   Governor-General visits Canada 30 April 2008 As a part of the first State Visit by a New Zealand Governor-General to Canada, the Hon Anand Satyanand and Mrs Susan Satyanand visited the stables of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Ottawa on 30 April 2008. The Vice-Regal Couple are pictured with Superintendent John Gaudet, Officer-in-Charge of the Musical Ride Branch, and a member of the RCMP. › View/Download Image   State Welcome – President of Singapore 28 April 2008 The President of Singapore, HE S.R. Nathan, was welcomed to New Zealand with a State Welcome at Government House in Wellington on 28 April 2008. The President is pictured receiving a hongi (pressing of noses) from Maori kaumatua Sam Jackson. › View/Download Image   State Welcome – President of Singapore 28 April 2008 The President of Singapore, HE S.R. Nathan, was welcomed to New Zealand with a State Welcome at Government House in Wellington on 28 April 2008. The President and Mrs Nathan are pictured meeting the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, and Mrs Susan Satyanand. › View/Download Image   State Welcome – President of Singapore 28 April 2008 The President of Singapore, HE S.R. Nathan, was welcomed to New Zealand with a State Welcome at Government House in Wellington on 28 April 2008. The President is pictured inspecting the Guard of Honour from the New Zealand Defence Force. › View/Download Image   Czech Ambassador presents his credentials 23 April 2008 The new Ambassador of the Czech Republic, HE Mr Juraj Chmiel, presented his credentials to the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, at Government House in Wellington on 23 April 2008. The Ambassador, who is resident in Canberra, is pictured being introduced by the Governor-General to Minister of the Crown, Hon Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. › View/Download Image   Investitures – Services to Chinese migrants 17 April 2008 Jenny Wang, of Auckland, received the Queen’s Service Medal for services to Chinese migrants, at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 17 April 2008. Mrs Wang, pictured receiving his honour from Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, has been involved in the Auckland community since she arrived in New Zealand from China in 1994. She established the Chinese New Settlers Services Trust in 1998 and has been the executive director since its inception. › View/Download Image   Investitures – Businessman honoured 17 April 2008 Colin Harvey, of Auckland, received the Insignia of an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and animal health, at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 17 April 2008. Mr Harvey, pictured receiving his honour from Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, established Ancare, a leader in the animal health industry, supplying animal healthcare products to the New Zealand market, and a growing force internationally, in 1985. › View/Download Image   Investitures – Geographer honoured 17 April 2008 Professor Richard Bedford, of Hamilton, received the Insignia of a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order for services to geography, at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 17 April 2008. Professor Bedford, pictured receiving his honour from Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, is one of New Zealand’s leading researchers and commentators on international migration. › View/Download Image   Investitures – Services to museums 17 April 2008 Shim Paul, of Dunedin, received the Insignia of an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to museum administration, at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 17 April 2008. Mr Paul, pictured receiving his honour from Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, has been the director of the Otago Museum for more than 10 years and led the transformation and refurbishment of the museum so that it would be more responsive to the needs of the public. › View/Download Image   Investitures – Services to China-NZ trade 17 April 2008 Victor Percival, QSM, of Auckland, received the Insignia of an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to New Zealand-China trade, at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 17 April 2008. Mr Percival, pictured receiving his honour from Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, hosts Chinese trade delegations from central government, provincial and city administrations, and business groups visiting New Zealand and also supports the Chinese migrant community. › View/Download Image   Investitures – Service to the Pacific community 17 April 2008 Guinevere Newport, of Christchurch, received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the Pacific Island community, at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 17 April 2008. Mrs Newport, pictured receiving his honour from Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, has contributed to the Pacific Islands community in Christchurch for 40 years. Mrs Newport received the Pasefika Medical Association and Voice of Pacific Women on Air Programme Achievement Award in 2002, the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs Achievement Award in 2002, a Zonta Appreciation Award in 2003, and received a special certificate from parliament for voluntary service to the community in 2005. › View/Download Image   Investitures – Service to youth sport 17 April 2008 Steve Williams, of Kumeu, received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to youth sport and recreation, at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 17 April 2008. Mr Williams, pictured receiving his honour from Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, is best known for his role as an international golf caddy for Tiger Woods and has been instrumental in raising the international profile of New Zealand. › View/Download Image   Investitures – Nurse honoured 17 April 2008 Marianne Whittington, of Auckland, received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to nursing, at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 17 April 2008. Ms Whittington, pictured with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and family and friends after the ceremony, is a New Zealand Red Cross aid worker who has been on 11 international aid missions over the last 17 years for some 80 months’ work to countries such as Afghanistan, Angola, Kenya, Sudan, and Thailand. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Community service recognised 16 April 2008 Ruth Norman, of the North Shore, received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the community, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 16 April 2008. Mrs Norman has been involved in local government in Auckland for more than 35 years and she served on the Auckland Regional, North Shore and Takapuna city councils. She was also a member of the Maori Consultative Committee of Local Government New Zealand. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Archaeologist recognised 16 April 2008 Professor Harry Allen, of Maraetai, received the Insignia of an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to archaeology, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 16 April 2008. Professor Allen, who has been involved with the promotion and protection of archaeological heritage for many years, is one of the longest serving members of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Former mayor honoured 16 April 2008 George Wood, of Forrest Hill, received the Insignia of a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to local government, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 16 April 2008. Mr Wood, who is pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, served as North Shore Mayor for three terms until 2007 and was associated with a number of important projects within the city. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Soccer coach honoured 16 April 2008 Kevin Fallon, of Mt Albert, received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to soccer, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 16 April 2008. Mr Fallon, who is pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, has been involved with international and domestic soccer coaching for almost 35 years and had a major role in the New Zealand team reaching the finals of the Soccer World Cup in 1982. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Services to people with disabilities 16 April 2008 Dr Jill Calveley, of Auckland, received the Queen’s Service Medal, for services to people with disabilities, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 16 April 2008. Dr Calveley was instrumental in establishing the Ambury Park Centre for Riding Therapy for people with disabilities in Auckland. She also implemented a research project to study the effects of riding on the sitting balance of people with disabilities and organized the Festival of the Horse in 1998 to raise funds for the Centre. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Community service recognised 16 April 2008 Hana Smith, of Hamilton, received the Queen’s Service Medal, for services to the community, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 16 April 2008. Mrs Smith, who is pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, has given more than 50 yars service to Maori, the Hamilton community, and the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints. A member of five choirs, Mrs Smith is a member of the Frankton Dinsdale Rauawaawa Trust, the Nawton Western Community Centre and the Te Arohanui Committee. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Community service honoured 16 April 2008 Jessica Phuang, of Auckland, received the Queen’s Service Medal, for services to the community, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 16 April 2008. Ms Phuang, who is pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, has built links throughout the Asian community through her work for the New Zealand Police as an Asian Liaison Officer. She established the Asian International Students Crime and Safety Focus Group and is the lead co-ordinator for the Police Ethnic Strategy towards 2010. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to medicine recognised 16 April 2008 Professor Peter Gluckman, of Remuera, received the Insignia of a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to medicine, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 16 April 2008. Professor Gluckman is one of New Zealand’s internationally recognised biomedical and medical scientists, and has led a team in the discovery of several classes of drug, for the treatment of neurological diseases in adulthood. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Tongan community stalwart honoured 16 April 2008 The Rev ‘Epeli Taungapeau, of Totara Heights, received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the Tongan community, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 16 April 2008. Rev Taungapeau, who is pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, is a member of the Board of Studies and Superintendent of the Manurewa Methodist Parish, and has been a Minister in Napier and Lower Hutt. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Exporter honoured 15 April 2008 Ken Stevens, of Herne Bay, received the Insignia of a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to exporting, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 15 April 2008. Mr Stevens is the founder and chairman of Glidepath Ltd, a world leader in airport baggage handling systems. The company exports to 38 countries and has completed some 470 projects, worth many millions of dollars to New Zealand. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to special education 15 April 2008 Jo and Warwick Bowden, of Goroka, Papua New Guinea, each received the Queen’s Service Medal for services to special education, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 15 April 2008. After teaching students in New Zealand with disabilities for many years, the couple are now working alongside each other, in developing New Zealand community-based rehabilitation and special education services in Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. They are pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to business and education 15 April 2008 Professor Pare Keiha, of Mt Eden, received the Insignia of a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order for services to business, education and Maori, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 15 April 2008. Professor Keiha is tumuaki (dean) of Te Ara Poutama (Faculty of Maori Development) at AUT University, where he is also Pro Vice-Chancellor of Maori advancement and Pro Vice-Chancellor of commercialization. He is a member of the Institute of Directors, and the Boards of the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to the community 15 April 2008 Faruk Khan, of Otahuhu, received the Queen’s Service Medal for services to the community, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 15 April 2008. He is president of the South Auckland Muslim Association and has been the driving force behind the establishment of a new mosque in Otahuhu. He has been an executive member of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand for more than 10 years and is also a member of the Council of Christians and Muslims, and the Auckland Inter-Faith Council. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to the community 15 April 2008 Shiela Lal, of Mt Roskill, received the Queen’s Service Medal for services to the community, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 15 April 2008. Mrs Lal, who is pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, is an interpreter in the Indian community, and is involved with the Indian Dance School. She is a volunteer with Victim Support, promotes World Vision in schools and is secretary of the Parnell Mainstreet Corporation. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Artist honoured 15 April 2008 Peter Siddell QSO, of Mt Eden, received the Insignia of a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to art, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 15 April 2008. He has been a professional artist for some 30 years and he has held more than 20 solo exhibitions, including a national touring exhibition in 2002-4. Mr Siddell, who is pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, was the chief judge and chair of the selection and judging panel at the Park Lane Awards in 2006. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to the Cook Islands community 15 April 2008 Zilina Vero, of Clover Park, received the Queen’s Service Medal for services to the Cook Islands community, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 15 April 2008. Mrs Vero, who is pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, has been an active member of the Cook Islands community for more than 30 years. She is a member of the Enuamanu-Atiu Nui Maruarua Society, the Enuamanu Vainetini Group, the Atiu Catholic Group Auckland, and the Seventh Day Adventist Church. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Services to women 15 April 2008 Professor Marilyn Waring, of the North Shore, received the Insignia of a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to women and economics, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 15 April 2008. at age 22 she became New Zealand’s youngest MP in 1975, and was active in the areas of equal rights of women, abortion law reform and matrimonial property reform. She is a member of AUT University’s Institute for Public Policy and a member of the Board of the Reserve Bank. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to Maori 15 April 2008 Rev Takutai Wikiriwhi, of Orakei, received the Insignia of a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order for services to Maori, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 15 April 2008. Rev Wikiriwhi has been involved with the Maori community in Auckland and Northland, as a keeper of traditional knowledge and an orator on marae for more than 30 years. He is also kaumatua for the University of Auckland and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in 1999. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Entertainer honoured 15 April 2008 Ray Woolf, of Kaitaia, received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to entertainment, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 15 April 2008. Mr Woolf, pictured with the Governor-General Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand, and his wife Chrissy, has been entertaining New Zealand for 45 years as a singer, recording artist, actor and master of ceremonies. He has appeared on many television shows and had numerous roles in film and theatre. He was voted NZ Entertainer of the Year in 1975. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Architect honoured 15 April 2008 Gordon Moller, of Auckland, received the Insignia of an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to architecture, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 15 April 2008. Mr Moller, who has won the New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Gold Medal three times, is the designer of several well known buildings, including Auckland’s Sky City Tower complex. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Scientist honoured 4 April 2008 Professor Sylvia Rumball, of Palmerston North, received the Insignia of a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit, for services to science, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 4 April 2008. Professor Rumball is Chair of the Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology, a member of the Ethics Advisory Panel of the NZ Environmental Risk Management Authority and a member of the NZ National Commission for UNESCO. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to the Fire Service 4 April 2008 Ray Brown, Chief Fire Officer of the Hastings Fire District, received the Queen’s Service Medal at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 4 April 2008. Mr Brown, of Havelock North, pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, has been a firefighter in the Hawke’s Bay for more than 30 years and has contributed to the regional management team co-ordinating equipment and fleet strategies. Several other firefighters also received the QSM including William Cranson, Officer in Charge of the Paraparaumu Fire Police, Ron Leonard, Chief Fire Officer, Waiheke Island, and Brian Schimanski, Chief Fire Officer, Timaru. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to local government 4 April 2008 Garry Moore, of Christchurch, received the Insignia of a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit, for services to local government, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 4 April 2008. Mr Moore was Mayor of Christchurch for nine years during which time he was associated with several major projects, in particular the new Christchurch Art Gallery, the revitalisation of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and the redevelopment of the central city. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Relatives honoured 4 April 2008 Two members of the Durie family received New Zealand Honours at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 4 April. The Hon Justice Edward Durie, of Wellington, received the Insignia of a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the Maori Land Court, Waitangi Tribunal and the High Court, while his aunt, Rev Kahu Durie, of Palmerston North, received the Queen’s Service Medal for services to Maori and the community. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Educator honoured 4 April 2008 Judith Carter, of Palmerston North, received the Insignia of a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit, for services to education, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 4 April 2008. Ms Carter, pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, was principal of Palmerston North Girls’ High School for nine years, was involved with the Ministerial Inquiry into Curriculum, Assessment and Qualifications and was one of the team appointed by the Director-General of Education to evaluate the implementation of Tomorrow’s Schools and Before Five. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Legal service recognised 4 April 2008 George Tanner QC, of Lower Hutt, received the Insignia of a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit, for services to the law, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 4 April 2008. Mr Tanner, pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, has had a career in law spanning 35 years, most recently as Chief Parliamentary Counsel, a position he held from 1996 till his recent retirement. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to Maoridom 4 April 2008 Reremoana Ngata, of Tikitiki (right), who received the Insignia of Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, and Puti Mackey, of Wellington (left), who received the Queen’s Service Medal, were two of a number of people who received New Zealand Honours for service to Maoridom at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 4 April 2008. Mrs Ngata was honoured for contribution to the Tairawhiti community for more than 50 years, including her work as a kuia, trustee and committee member of Te Rahui Marae and Karuwai Marae and long-standing member of St Mary’s Church in Tikitiki. Mrs Mackey was honoured for her involvement in Maori performing arts and Maori education for more than 50 years as a member and performer of the Ngati Poneke Maori Club and the Wellington Maori Cultural Society. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Community service recognised 4 April 2008 Ted Waaka, of Napier, received the Insignia of a Member of the NZ Order of Merit, for services to Maori, education and the community, at Government House in Wellington on 4 April 2008. Mr Waaka, pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, has had a 40 year career in education as a teacher, administrator and principal and was a member of the National Council of Maori Education, the Hawke’s Bay Education Board and the District Parole Board. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to the Defence Force 4 April 2008 Lieutenant Tim O’Donnell, RNZIR, received the Distinguished Service Decoration at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 4 April 2008. Lt O’Donnell served as a platoon commander in Timor Leste from November 2006 to May 2007 as a part of the International Stabilisation Force. On 5 April 2007, a group of Fretilin supporters that were stranded on a bridge came under attack from a rival political group. Lt O’Donnell decided to intervene, which meant his platoon also came under attack. After firing a number of shots, the platoon managed to push back the attackers and guided the Fretilin supporters out of the area without loss of life or serious injury. Without his decisive action, it is likely the situation would have deteriorated and resulted in fatalities between the two groups. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to people with disabilities 4 April 2008 William Wrightson, of Whitby, received the Insignia of a Member of the NZ Order of Merit, for services to people with disabilities, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 4 April 2008. Mr Wrightson, who established Wrightson Associates in 1988 providing consultancy services on accessibility design and building for people with disabilities, is a member of the Disabled Persons Assembly and many other organisations. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to art history 2 April 2008 Robin Kay, of Wellington, received the Insignia of a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit, for services to art and military history, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. A member of the NZ Academy of Fine Arts for 70 years, he was also a war artist with the NZ Division during the Second World War and his works are included in the Archives NZ Collection. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Scientist honoured 2 April 2008 Professor Edward Baker, of Takapuna, received the Insignia of a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit, for services to science, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. Professor Baker, pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, has been instrumental in developing the field of X-ray crystallography, and researching the structure and function of proteins, particularly those associated with human disease. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to local government 2 April 2008 Mary Bourke, of Hawera, received the Insignia of the Queen’s Service Order, for services to local government at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. Miss Bourke, who was Mayor of South Taranaki from 1992 to 2007, is pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Antarctic science 2 April 2008 Dr Timothy Haskell, of Eastbourne, received the New Zealand Antarctic Medal, for services to Antarctic science, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. Dr Haskell, who has been involved with Antarctic scientific activities and research for more than 35 years, is pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family. Also receiving the New Zealand Antarctic Medal for services to Antarctic science was Dr Fred Davey of Otaki. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to conservation 2 April 2008 Kahu Hohaia, of Te Kuiti, received the Queen’s Service Medal, for services to conservation, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. Mrs Kahu, who is pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, has been a leader of a project to rebuild the sand dune on the Wahamahanga Reserve and has overseen the planting of some 80,000 plants. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Policing work recognised 2 April 2008 Senior Constable Gavin Leonard, of Northcote, received the Queen’s Service Medal, for services to the NZ Police, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. Mr Leonard has served the NZ Police for more than 15 years and has made an important contribution to policing in the Parnell and North Shore communities. Also receiving the Queen’s Service Medal for service to policing was Senior Constable Michael Raynes of Lower Hutt. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to netball 2 April 2008 Christchurch twins Edna (right) and Helen (left) Yates each received the Queen’s Service Medal, for service to netball, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. They have been involved as players, umpires and administrators in Canterbury and nationally for more than 75 years. Both were involved with the New Zealand Netball Executive for many years and, until 2006, spent each Saturday working at the netball courts in Christchurch. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to business 2 April 2008 Syd Bradley, of Christchurch, received the Insignia of a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit, for services to business and the public health sector, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. Mr Bradley is a former chair of the Canterbury District Health Board, Healthlink South and the NZ Health Funding Authority. He has also held appointments in the business sector including the NZ Employers’ Federation and the NZ Business and Industry Council. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to education 2 April 2008 Sally Mackay, of Blenheim, received the Insignia of a Member of the NZ Order of Merit, for services to education and the community, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. She was chair of the Westport Arts Council and was involved with the establishment of the Citizen’s Advice Bureau and Women’s Refuge in Marlborough. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to the community 2 April 2008 Percy Lee, of Christchurch, received the Queen’s Service Medal, for service to the Chinese community and the community, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. He has contributed to the Christchurch community for more than 60 years, 40 of which were spent as an interpreter for the police and courts. Mr Lee was chairman of the Market Gardeners and Chinese Growers Associations, and introduced the commercial growing of Chinese vegetables to Canterbury. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to the disabled 2 April 2008 Robert Martin, of Wanganui, received the Insignia of a Member of the NZ Order of Merit, for services to people with disabilities, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. He has led the self advocacy movement for people with learning and intellectual disabilities for more than 25 years and was involved in the drafting of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to the NZ Defence Force 2 April 2008 Air Vice-Marshal David Bamfield of the Royal NZ Air Force, received the Distinguished Service Decoration, for service to the NZ Defence Force, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. AVM Bamfield’s worked as Vice Chief of Defence from 2004 to 2008 capped off 42 years’ outstanding service to the NZ Defence Force. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to the NZ Defence Force 2 April 2008 Warrant Officer Class One Mark Mortiboy received the Distinguished Service Decoration, for service to the NZ Defence Force, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. WO Mortiboy, master driver at the Land Operations Training Unit, played a major role in developing and implementing changes to the way drivers are trained following recent tragic deaths of young Army drivers. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to the NZ Defence Force 2 April 2008 Warrant Officer Class One Kevin Yorwarth, received the Distinguished Service Decoration, for service to the NZ Defence Force, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. WO Yorwarth was serving in Tonga when riots broke out in Nuku’alofa in November 2006 and he planned and led the evacuation of the NZ High Commission when it was in danger of being attacked. › View/Download Image   Investiture ceremonies – Service to Maoridom recognised 2 April 2008 Jane du Feu, of Stoke, received the Insignia of a Member of the NZ Order of Merit, for services to Maoridom, at an Investiture Ceremony at Government House in Wellington on 2 April 2008. A member of the National Executive of the Maori Women’s Welfare League, Mrs du Feu holds several senior positions in Maori development organ