The governor-general of New Zealand is the representative of the monarch of New Zealand, currently King Charles III. As the King is concurrently the monarch of 14 other Commonwealth realms and lives i
Dame Cindy Kiro Official Photo May 2023
Keith Holyoake, a former prime minister, was a controversial choice as governor-general.
Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy (right) takes the affirmation after being sworn in by Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias on 28 September 2016
Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae performs a hongi with the Prime Minister at his swearing-in ceremony outside parliament, 31 August 2011
Government House, Wellington
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Government House is the principal residence of the governor-general of New Zealand, the representative of the New Zealand head of state, King Charles III. Dame Cindy Kiro, who has been Governor-Genera
Governor-General of New Zealand
…generally exercised only according to the advice of an elected government. The governor-general also has important ceremonial roles: hosting events at Government House in Wellington, and travelling throughout New Zealand to open conferences, attend services and commemorations, and generally provide encouragement to…
South entrance of Government House, 2017
Exterior facade of the second Government House, 1882
Elmwood House, Christchurch. Used as a residence for the Governors-General in the South Island.
North side