The Governor-General’s Anzac of the Year Award looks to honour someone whose achievements demonstrate the qualities of comradeship, compassion, courage and commitment.
Last year, survivor advocate Louise Nicholas was honoured for her commitment and courage in fighting for justice and for her continued work with people who have undergone similar traumatising experiences.
Kia ora tatou. Nga mihi o te tau hou.
New Year greetings to you all. I hope you all have been able to relax and share time with family and friends during the festive season so far.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae often hosts Ceremonies of Welcome for Heads of State and dignitaries from other countries. This video of the Ceremony of Welcome for HRH Prince Harry at Government House in Wellington has been produced to give people an idea of what the ceremony involves. The sub-titles will be translated into other languages as required.
Charlotte Royale
For the sponge rolls:
• 6 large free-range eggs
• 150 grams caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
• 150 grams self-raising flour
• Raspberry jam
For the bavarois:
• 9 leaves gelatine
• 300 grams blackcurrants or boysenberries
• 2 tbsps crème de cassis
• 600 ml full-fat milk
• 8 free-range egg yolks
• 450 ml double cream
To decorate:
• 75 grams caster sugar
Charlotte Royale
For the bavarois:
• 9 leaves gelatine
• 300 grams blackcurrents or boysenberries
• 2 tbsps crème de cassis
• 600 ml full-fat milk
• 8 free-range egg yolks
• 450 ml double cream
To decorate:
• 75 grams caster sugar
• 1 tbsp arrowroot
• 150 ml double cream
• 25 gm icing sugar
Wellington (9th May)
Prince Harry will be greeted by the Governor General at Government House for an Official Welcome. He will visit the National War Memorial and ANZAC Square in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. He will also attend the Hurricanes vs Sharks Super 15 Rugby Game at the Westpac Stadium.
Stewart Island (10th-11th May)
Prince Harry will meet the local community and travel to Ulva Island, a Department of Conservation open island sanctuary.
This recipe, from part-time Government House Chef Clare Kelly, takes a bit of time to make but is well worth the effort. Not only does it look impressive, it tastes amazing...hence the name!
Amazing Easter Wreath
Dough
1 ¼ cups tepid milk
3 tsp dried yeast granules
1 ½ Tb sugar
2 tsp salt
50g of softened butter
1 ½ cups bread flour
Every year, the Governor-General of New Zealand, in partnership with the RSA seeks out a New Zealander who lives life in a way that embodies the Anzac spirit.
The Governor-General’s Anzac of the Year Award looks to honour someone whose achievements demonstrate the qualities of comradeship, compassion, courage and commitment.
The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae would like all invited guests coming to the Bledisloe Garden Reception on Waitangi Day to know that the reception will go ahead as planned unless extreme weather makes it unsafe to do so.
Any changes to the situation will be posted here.
Kia ora koutou. Nga mihi o te tau hou. New Year Greetings to you all.
Last year I was fortunate to visit two isolated, tranquil landscapes – at Wairau Bar and Rangihoua, places which may not be familiar to many New Zealanders. As it happens, they are of profound significance to the history of human settlement on our planet. New Zealand was the last major land mass to be settled and Wairau Bar is now considered one of the first major entry points for Polynesian migration in New Zealand. Rangihoua was the site of the first permanent European settlement here.
Tours of Government House Wellington for the public, schools and community groups are offered by our Visitor Centre.
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