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Asthma and Respiratory Achievers Awards

Rebekah — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:42:04 +1300

May 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 evening [sign]

Vincents Art Workshop Exhibition

Rebekah — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:27:49 +1300

May 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 evening [sign].

Remembrance Day

Rebekah — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:26:27 +1300

South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation Reception

Rebekah — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:04:46 +1300

May I begin by greeting everyone in the official languages 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 evening [sign].

May I then specifically greet you: Dr Bill Mansfield, Chair of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation consultation process and Robin Allen, Executive Secretary of the Interim Secretariat; Delegates to the Negotiations; Distinguished guests otherwise; Ladies and Gentlemen.

Governor-General to visit Taranaki

antony — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:36:51 +1300

The Governor-General of New Zealand, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Satyanand, will travel to Taranaki next week for the start of a three day regional visit.

During their visit, they will visit schools, business and community groups from throughout Taranaki as well as attending the Taranaki Rhododendron and Garden Festival.

The Governor-General said he was looking forward to visiting Taranaki.

Roots of Empathy Baby Celebration

Rebekah — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:34:33 +1300

To Your Worship Kerry Prendergast, Mayor or Wellington City, to Your Worship Wayne Guppy, Mayor of Upper Hutt City, to Rod Alley from the Peace Foundation, to, Richard Wood from the Ministry of Social Development, to Dennis McKinley, Executive Director of UNICEF, to Wellington Peace Foundation staff, Distinguished Guests and Ladies and Gentlemen - Greetings, kia ora, kia orana, fakalofa lahi atu, taloha ni (sign ‘good morning’). These are the languages of the Realm of New Zealand.

Wanderers vs. Governor-General's XI Cricket Match

Rebekah — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:15:26 +1300

May 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 afternoon [sign].

Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society

Rebekah — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:25:06 +1300

May 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 afternoon [sign].

Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme

Rebekah — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:27:52 +1300

May 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 evening [sign]

Credentials ceremony

antony — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:44:30 +1300

Ambassadors for Laos, Qatar and Lebanon will present credentials to Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand at Government House in Auckland tomorrow (12 November).

The ceremony will begin at 4.30 pm. The New Zealand Navy will provide the Maori Ceremonial Challenge and the Guard of Honour at tomorrow's ceremony.

Rangsy Kongsaysy, Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a career diplomat previously posted in Burma and France. He is also accredited as the Lao Ambassador to Australia and is resident in Canberra.

HMNZS Taupō

Rebekah — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:00:02 +1300

To: Rear Admiral Tony Parr, Chief of Navy; to Your Worships: Stan Semenoff, Mayor of Whangarei District; Neil Tiller, Mayor of Kaipara District; Wayne Brown, Mayor of Far North District; to Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Clarkson, Commanding Officer HMNZS Taupō; Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: Greetings, kia ora, kia orana, fakalofa lahi atu, taloha ni (sign ‘good afternoon’). These are the languages of the Realm of New Zealand.

Project K Awards

antony — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:07:03 +1300

To: Graeme Dingle, Executive Trustee of the Foundation for Youth Development and your fellow trustees; Lani French, Project K National Manager; Ruth Palmer, Acting General Manager of the Ministry of Youth Development; Distinguished Guests, Project K Graduates, Ladies and Gentlemen. Greetings, kia ora, kia orana, fakalofa lahi atu, taloha ni (sign ‘good evening'). These are the languages of the Realm of New Zealand.

Barnardos New Zealand

Rebekah — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:01:01 +1300

To Paul Baines, Barnardos outgoing Board Chairman, to Lynn McClelland, Barnardos incoming Board Chairman, to Murray Edridge, Barnardos Chief Executive, to the Reverend Dr Hone Kaa, Kaumatua of this marae to Robyn Malcolm, Guest Speaker, Distinguished Guests and Ladies and Gentlemen -
Greetings, kia ora, kia orana, fakalofa lahi atu, taloha ni (sign ‘good afternoon’). These are the languages of the Realm of New Zealand.

Redesignation of Sir Te Atawhai Taiaroa, KNZM

Rebekah — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:38:54 +1300

May 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)

May I specifically greet you:

• Te Arikinui Kingi Tuheitia;

• Sir Tumu te Heuheu, Paramount Chief of Ngāti Tuwharetoa;

• Minister of the Crown, Hon Georgina te Heuheu, Minister of Courts, Disarmament and Arms Control and Pacific Island Affairs;

Patronages Dinner

Rebekah — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:16:07 +1300

Ladies and Gentlemen, may 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 evening (Sign).

Thank you for accepting the invitation from my wife Susan and I to join us for this patronages dinner here at Burgess House in the beautiful Burgess Park on the edge of New Plymouth. I would like to take this opportunity to make a few comments about the work of patronages.

Visit to Tupare Gardens

Rebekah — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:05:14 +1300

New Plymouth Civic Reception

Rebekah — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:36:19 +1300

Owae Whai-Tara Marae

Rebekah — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:59:36 +1300

May 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 morning (Sign)

May I then specifically greet all the Kaumatua and members of the Owae Whai-Tara Marae.

Ladies and Gentlemen and children.

Coastal Taranaki School Visit

Rebekah — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:46:45 +1300

May I specifically greet you: Allan Miles, Principal of Coastal Taranaki School and your fellow staff; Chairperson of the Board of Trustees; students, family and friends; Distinguished Guests otherwise; Ladies and Gentlemen.

Dinner with Taranaki Mayors

Rebekah — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:27:05 +1300

May 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 evening (Sign)

May I then specifically greet you: David MacLeod, Chair of the Taranaki Regional Council; Your Worship Ross Dunlop, Mayor of South Taranaki; Your Worship Neil Volzke, Acting Mayor of Stratford; and Alex Matheson, Deputy Mayor of New Plymouth.