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The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae spoke at the launch of "Chinese ANZACS" - a history of New Zealand-born Chinese who served in the First World War.
Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a workshop and lunch to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Look Good feel Better in New Zealand
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae began Waitangi Week with a low-key tour of Northland incorporating a visit to Cape Reinga before arriving in Waitangi for the 2016 Waitangi commemorations.
A gallery featuring images of vsitors to Government House in Wellington and Auckland along with shots from various outside events.
On Thursday 17 September, The Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand announced the three successful candidates for Rhodes Scholarships to study at Oxford University in 2016.
Lady Janine Mateparae hosted the 2015 Frances Clark Memorial Awards at Government House in Wellington on Friday 11 December.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae hosted a dinner for former Commanding Officers of 1RNZIR
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted the FYD Excellence Awards 2015 at Government House in Auckland on 25 November.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae presented the Sir George Elliott Trust Tertiary Scholarships at Government House in Auckland on 25 November, 2015.
Lady Janine Mateparae visited the New Zealand Fashion Museum's exhibition "At the Beach:100 years of Summer Fashion in New Zealand" at the New Zealand Maritime Museum.
The Governor-General hosted a reception celebrating the 2015 theme of nationhood at Government House Auckland.
On 6 November, the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine attended the premiere of Witi Ihimaera's play "All Our Sons" at Circa Theatre, Wellington
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited New Zealand from 4 - 10 November, 2015
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a reception celebrating the theme of 'nationhood' at Government House in Wellington on 28 October, 2015.
On 27 October, His Excellency Dr Tony Tan, President of the Republic of Singapore and Mrs Mary Tan received a State Welcome at Government House.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae hosted a reception marking the 70th aniversary of the United Nations Association of New Zealand at Government House in Wellington on 22 October, 2015.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae visited the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in Wellington.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae visted the Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt on 21 October, 2015.
On 18 October, Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a reception for Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand at Government House.
Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a bridge and mah-jong fundraising day for the Laura Fergusson Trust
The Administrator, Dame Sian Elias hosted a reception for the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Conference at Government House in Wellington on 16 September, 2015.
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae hosted a credentials ceremony for the High Commissioner for the United Republic of Tanzania;the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania; the Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and the High Commissioner for the Kingdom of Swaziland.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae held a series of investiture ceremonies at Government House in Auckland during August, 2015.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted the New Zealand Children's and Young Adults Book Awards 2015 at Government House
A reception was held at Government House to congratulate the 2013/2014 Winston Churchill Fellowship recipients.
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae received the credentials of the High Commissioner for Canada, HE Mr Mario Bot, the Ambassador for Japan, HE Mr Toshihisa Takata, the High Commissioner for the Republic of Singapore, HE Mr Bernard Baker, the High Commissioner for the Republic of Ghana, HE Mrs Mercy Debrah-Karikari and the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia, HE Mr Miroljub Petrovic.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a Citizenship Ceremony for 25 new citizens at Government House Auckland on Tuesday 23 June, 2015.
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a dinner for some of the vice-regal patronages.
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae hosted a credentials ceremony for the envoys of Romania, Cyprus, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Norway.
In May, HRH Prince Harry spent just over a week in New Zealand. On his arrival, he was welcomed at a ceremony at Government House.
On 8 May, 2015, the Governor-General opened a new classroom block at Auckland Grammar.
On 6 May 2015, the Governor-General attended the commemorations to mark the centenary of the wharenui, Kahuranaki, at Te Hauke in Hawke's Bay. The original wharenui was built in the 1860s at the behest of Te Hapuku, an ancestor of the Governor-General, who was one of three Hawke's Bay signatories of the Treaty of Waitangi.
On Anzac Day, the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae was joined by the Governor-General of Australia, Hon Sir Peter Cosgrove, at the Dawn Service at Pukeahu. After the mid-morning National Commemorative Service, Sir Jerry joined Sir Peter in Australia for Anzac Day events there.
Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a lunch for the winning team of Wellington Girls College's 'Real Teal Challenge'
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae hosted the NZ Search and Rescue Council Awards at Government House on Tuesday 21 April, 2015.
The Governor-General. Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae held credentials ceremonies for the Ambassadors of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Republic of Belarus and Republic of Bulgaria at Government House Auckland
Lady Janine Mateparae opened the Floral Art Society of New Zealand AGM and Conference in Rotorua on Wednesday 25 March, 2015.
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae hosted the 2015 ANZ RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition at Government House Wellington on Thursday 12 March, 2015.
Lady Janine Mateparae spoke at a meeting of the Feilding Women's Dinner Club at Amayjen Restaurant on Wednesday 11 March, 2015.
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae opened the new Wanaka LandSAR headquarters on Saturday 7 March, 2015.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae opened the Mahu Whenua Covenants at Arrowtown on Saturday 7 March, 2015. The Covenants are New Zealand's largest ever private land protection agreement.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae presented the certificates at the Top Scholars' Awards Ceremony at Government House in Auckland on Wednesday 11 February, 2015.
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae held Credentials ceremonies for the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait,the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates,the Ambassador of the United States of America and the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a Bledisloe Garden Reception at Government House to mark the 175th signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae held a Citizenship ceremony at Government House as part of the commemorations of the 175th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a reception for the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, marking its 50th anniversary.
Lady Janine Mateparae visited the Crohn's and Colitis NZ Children's/Teen's camp "Camp Purple Live" at Hunua on Friday 30 January, 2015.
Images from the first four months' of Sir Jerry Mateparae's term as Governor-General.
Official photographs of Their Excellencies, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, Governor-General of New Zealand, and Lady Janine Mateparae.
Images from Sir Paul Reeves' tenure as Governor-General of New Zealand (1985-1990). Sir Paul died on 14 August 2011.
Government House in Wellington is a large, two-storey house, built mostly of wood, with attics, a grand staircase, a ballroom, dozens of other large and small rooms, very long corridors and a flag tower. It is the official residence of the Governor-General, but it also contains offices, and is used frequently for receptions of many kinds. This gallery contains photographs of the grounds and various rooms within the House.
Government House Auckland is much smaller than Government House Wellington, having been originally built as a family home. Sir Frank and Lady Mappin bought the property in 1921 and spent the next 45 years, after building the residence, developing and landscaping the grounds. They gifted it to the Queen to be the Governor-General's official residence in Auckland in 1962.
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The Governor-General's Anzac of the Year Award 2016
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New Year Message
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A Ceremony of Welcome in New Zealand
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Charlotte Royale cake recipe
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Charlotte Royale recipe - in honour of Princess Charlotte
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Prince Harry - Visit Itinerary
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Amazing Easter Wreath
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The Governor-General's Anzac of the Year Award
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Bledisloe Garden Reception 2015
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New Year Message
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Christmas Eccles Cakes
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State Banquet for the President of China
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Grilled Turbot Fillet and Cwmglyn Rarebit
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The Governor-General and Government Formation After the Election
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Government House Recipes - Orange and Olive Oil Syrup Cake
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Matariki 2013Governor-General recognises the contribution of women
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Coronation Diamond JubileeThe Governor-General looks back at the Queen's 1953 Coronation
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AIDS Candlelight MemorialMessage from the Governor-General
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South Canterbury and North Otago Regional Visit20-23 February: An overview
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Waitangi Day - 2013Governor-General and Lady Janine visit Waitangi and Auckland
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New Year Message 2013Governor-General issues his 2013 New Year message
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New Year Honours 2013New Zealanders recognised by The Queen of New Zealand
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Birthday cakeSecrets of Government House birthday cake revealed
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Diamond Jubilee visitRoyal couple to visit Auckland, Wellington, Manawatu and Christchurch
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Royal receptionPrince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall prepare for trip to downunder
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New Zealand's Governor-GeneralGovernment House publishes new booklet
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2012 London Olympic GamesThe Governor-General supports the NZ Olympic Team in London
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Diamond Jubilee messageThe Governor-General's Diamond Jubilee message
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Open to view - credentials ceremoniesWatch the video of a credentials ceremony at Government House
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Western Bay of Plenty regional visitThe Governor-General makes his first official visit.
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Open Days 2014Government House Open Days 2014
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Christchurch and Canterbury Earthquake AnniversaryThe Governor-General's Programme
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Waitangi Celebrations 2012The Governor-General's first Waitangi Day Programme
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Governor-General's New Year MessageSir Jerry Mateparae issues his 1st New Year message - watch the video
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State Opening of ParliamentGovernor-General announces the Government's plans
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Speaker-elect confirmation ceremonyDr Smith confirmed as Speaker of the House
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Appointment of the new GovernmentThe Governor-General appoints the new Government
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Queen's Diamond Jubilee EmblemNew emblem to mark the Diamond Jubilee
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Rugby World CupMessage from the Queen of New Zealand on the All Blacks' victory
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State Swearing-in of Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry MateparaeA Government House short film
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Royal NZ Navy 70th AnniversaryThe Governor-General hosted and attended associated events
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New Zealand Gallantry AwardsGovernment House has today issued a special honours list
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One year on from the 4 September 2010 Canterbury earthquakeGovernor-General issues a message
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Swearing in ceremonySir Jerry Mateparae to become NZ's 20th Governor-General
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Sir Paul ReevesNew Zealand's first Governor-General of Maori descent dies
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Visit by King George Tupou V of TongaThe Governor-General hosted a State Welcome for the King of Tonga
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Māori King visits Government HouseThe King plants a tree to mark the visit
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MatarikiThe Governor-General's 2011 Matariki Message
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The Royal WeddingSir Anand and Lady Susan attended the Royal Wedding on 29 April
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ANZAC Day messageThe Governor-General's message for ANZAC Day commemorations
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The National Christchurch Memorial ServiceDetails and photos are available here.
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Christchurch EarthquakeGovernor-General offers the support of all New Zealanders
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Canterbury earthquakeWorld leaders send messages of support to New Zealand
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Waitangi Day 2011Sir Anand Satyanand's last Waitangi Day as Governor-General
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New Year MessageGovernor-General issues his message for 2011
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Pike River Mine TragedyWorld leaders send messages of support to New Zealand
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Governor-General visits CanterburyA visit to support and encourage those affected by the earthquake
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New Year MessageGovernor-General issues his message for 2010
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Governor-General's 2009 New Year MessageNew Zealanders urged to volunteer