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Connecting the Pixels

antony — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:04:13 +1300

I begin by greeting everyone in the languages of the realm of New Zealand, in English, Maori, Cook Island Maori, Niuean, Tokelauan and New Zealand Sign Language. Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni and as it is the afternoon (Sign)

I specifically greet you: Claire Matthews, Chair of the Eastern and Central Community Trust representing the host for this year's conference; delegates from Community Trusts from throughout New Zealand; Distinguished Guests otherwise; Ladies and Gentlemen.

28 (Māori) Battalion Reunion

antony — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:56:34 +1300

Golden Shears

antony — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:42:11 +1300

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)

Linton Military Camp

antony — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:39:51 +1300

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).

I specifically greet you: Lieutenant Colonel Kent Collard, Commanding Officer 1 NZ Signals Regiment; Commanding Officers, Regimental Sergeant Majors, Officers, Soldiers; Distinguished Guests otherwise; Ladies and Gentlemen.

Envoys from Poland, Pakistan, Kosovo and Finland present credentials

Rebekah — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:40:08 +1300

The ceremony will begin at 11 am. The New Zealand Army will provide the Maori Ceremonial Challenge and the Guard of Honour at tomorrow’s ceremony.

Until her appointment as Polish Ambassador to New Zealand, Beata Stoczynska has held the position of Charge d’Affaires at the Polish Embassy in Wellington. Mrs Stoczynska has had extensive experience within the Polish foreign ministry and is resident in Wellington.

Burnham Military Camp

Rebekah — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:41:30 +1300

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).

I specifically greet you: Colonel Phil McKee, Commander of the 3rd Land Force Group of the New Zealand Army; Major Ross James , Officer Commanding the Youth Development Unit and your fellow staff; LSV Trainees; Distinguished Guests otherwise; Ladies and Gentlemen.

Aranui High School Technology Block Opening

Rebekah — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:37:52 +1300

Blockhouse Bay Intermediate School Jubilee Hall Opening

Rebekah — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:30:37 +1300

Aranui High School Technology Block Opening

Rebekah — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:25:42 +1300

Surf Life Saving Canterbury

Rebekah — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:19:13 +1300

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].

Burnham Military Camp

Rebekah — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:21:34 +1300

Kapiti College Sports and Recreation Centre

Rebekah — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:14:38 +1300

Official opening of Porirua College's three new learning houses

Rebekah — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:58:35 +1300

Supreme Court

Rebekah — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:11:12 +1300

We the People(s) Conference

antony — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:36:48 +1300

Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration Conference

antony — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:41:38 +1300

Auckland Justices of the Peace Association

Rebekah — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:58:46 +1300

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/evening (Sign).

May I specifically greet you: Les Smith and David Grove, President and Vice-President respectively of the Auckland Justices’ of the Peace Association; Justices of the Peace; Distinguished Guests otherwise; Ladies and Gentlemen.

Chinese New Year 2010

Rebekah — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:47:00 +1300

Auckland Philharmonia Summer Matinee

Rebekah — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:53:32 +1300

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).

I specifically greet you: Rosanne Meo and Barbara Glaser, Chair and Chief Executive respectively of the Auckland Philharmonia; Conductor Brett Kelly and members of the Orchestra; soloists Helen Medlyn, and Emma Sloman; Distinguished Guests otherwise; Ladies and Gentlemen.

Investiture for Rt Hon Helen Clark, ONZ

antony — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:15:00 +1300

Distinguished Guests, ladies and gentlemen. 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)

My wife Susan and I welcome you to Government House in Auckland for this investiture ceremony.