2008 Events
- Credentials Ceremony September 2008
On 30 September 2008, Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, hosted the last credentials ceremony at Government House Wellington prior to its closure for a three year conservation project.There are 4 images in this gallery
- Crown Prince of Perak visits Government House Auckland
The Crown Prince of Perak was hosted to lunch at Government House Auckland in October.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Gisborne Regional Visit
In October 2008, the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, and Mrs Susan Satyanand, made a regional visit to Gisborne and its surrounding districts.There are 10 images in this gallery
- New Government appointed
Following the November 8 General Election, the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, appointed a new National-led Government led by Hon John Key.There are 2 images in this gallery
- Queen's Altar Frontal presentation
The Governor-General presented The Queen's Altar Frontal to St Faith's Anglican Church at Ohinemutu, near Rotorua, on 12 October 2008 to recognise the gallantry of the late Lance Sergeant Haane Manahi.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Scholarship Awards
In November 2008, Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, and Mrs Susan Satyanand, hosted functions at Government House in Auckland where the winners of the 2009 Rhodes Scholarships and the Sir George Elliot Scholarships were announced.There are 2 images in this gallery
- Sir Jon Trimmer reception
As Patron of the Royal NZ Ballet, Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, hosted a reception at Government House Wellington in September 2008 to mark Sir Jon Trimmer's 50 year service with the company.There are 2 images in this gallery
- An Impressive Silence Exhibition opening
To mark the 90th anniversary of Armistice Day, the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, opened a new exhibition, An Impressive Silence, at Archives New Zealand, on 11 November 2008.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Chatham Islands regional visit
In December 2008, the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, and Mrs Susan Satyanand, made a regional visit to the most eastern part of New Zealand, the Chatham Islands.There are 6 images in this gallery
- Heart Foundation celebrates 40 years
The Heart Foundation marked its 40th birthday with a reception at Government House Auckland.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Investitures - September 2008
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, and Mrs Susan Satyanand, hosted a series of investitures ceremonies at Government House Wellington and Government House Auckland in September 2008. The investiture ceremonies in Wellington in early September were the last to be held before Government House closed for a three-year conservation project.There are 62 images in this gallery
- Project K Awards
As Patron of the Foundation for Youth Development, Mrs Susan Satyanand presented the Project K Youth Awards at a ceremony at Government House Auckland in September 2008.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Speaker Confirmation Ceremony
Hon Dr Lockwood Smith was sworn in as Speaker of the House of Representatives by Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, at a ceremony at Parliament on 8 December 2008. The ceremony was held in the Legislative Council Chamber as Government House was closed for a three year conservation project.There are 2 images in this gallery
- State Visit to India
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, and Mrs Susan Satyanand, made the first State Visit by a New Zealand Governor-General to India in September 2008, visiting New Dehli, Mumbai and Hyderabad.There are 8 images in this gallery
- Writ for General Election signed
On October 8, the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, authorised the 2008 General Election by signing a writ instructing the Chief Electoral Officer, Robert Peden, to hold an election. The event was the last that the Governor-General undertook in Government House Wellington prior to its closure for a three-year Conservation Project.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Credentials Ceremony August 2008
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, accepted the credentials of new Ambassadors to New Zealand at a ceremony at Government House in Wellington in August 2008.There are 4 images in this gallery
- International travel to North Asia
In August, the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, and Mrs Susan Satyanand, travelled to North Asia to support the New Zealand team at the Beijing Olympics and to undertake a State Visit to Mongolia.There are 12 images in this gallery
- St John National Property Pride Award
As Prior of the Order of St John, the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, presented the 2008 Order of St John National Property Pride Award to volunteers from the Mercury Bay St John Ambulance Station on 26 August 2008.There is 1 image in this gallery
- King of Tonga's Coronation
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, and Mrs Susan Satyanand, represented New Zealand at the coronation celebrations for the King of Tonga in July and August 2008.There are 3 images in this gallery
- Child Cancer Foundation Life Membership Awards
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, presented the Child Cancer Foundation's highest award, Life Membership, to two people at a ceremony at Government House in Wellington in July 2008.There is 1 image in this gallery
- New Registrar of the Order of New Zealand
Rebecca Kitteridge was presented with the Badge of the Registrar of the Order of New Zealand at a ceremony at Government House Wellington in July 2008.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Premier of Niue visits Government House
The Premier of Niue visited Government House in July 2008.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Freemasons University Scholarships
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, presented Freemasons New Zealand University Scholarships at a ceremony at Goverment House in Wellington in May 2008.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Indian Government honours Sir Edmund Hillary
At a ceremony hosted by the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, at Government House Auckland in May 2008, the Indian Government honoured the late Sir Edmund Hillary.There is 1 image in this gallery
- New flag for the Governor-General
The Governor-General's new flag was flown for the first time at a ceremony at Government House Auckland on June 2008.There are 2 images in this gallery
- Sargeson Fellows celebrated
Award winning New Zealand writers, Brigid Lowry and Paula Morris, were formally celebrated as the 2008 Buddle Findlay Sargeson fellows at an event on Monday 19 May 2008 at Government House in Wellington.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Sports education centre opening
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, and Mrs Susan Satyanand, opened stage one of Samuel Marsden Collegiate School's sports education centre on 27 May 2008.There is 1 image in this gallery
- State Welcome for the President of Kiribati
The President of Kiribati, HE Anote Tong, and HE Mrs Meme Tong, visited New Zealand in June 2008.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Visit to Canada and New York
In April-May 2008, the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, and Mrs Susan Satyanand, travelled to North America. The Governor-General made the first State Visit by a New Zealand Governor-General to Canada before heading to New York where he visited the United Nations and received the Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award on behalf of New Zealand.There are 11 images in this gallery
- Visit to Te Papapa School
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, visited Onehunga's Te Papapa School to address staff and students on leadership and kiwiana in June 2008.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Waikato Regional Visit
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, and Mrs Susan Satyanand, visited the Waikato region in June 2008.There are 3 images in this gallery
- Czech Ambassador presents his credentials
The Ambassador of the Czech Republic presented his credentials at Government House in Wellington in April 2008.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Investitures - April 2008
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, hosted a series of investiture ceremonies at Government House Wellington and Government House Auckland in April to recognise those honoured in the New Year's Honours list.There are 62 images in this gallery
- State Welcome for the President of Singapore
The President of Singapore, HE S.R. Nathan, was welcomed to New Zealand with a State Welcome at Government House Wellington in April 2008.There are 3 images in this gallery
- Children's Day
The Patron of Children’s Day, Her Excellency Susan Satyanand, hosted a Children’s Day celebration at Government House in Wellington on Sunday March 2.There are 4 images in this gallery
- Feet First Walk to School Week
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, and Mrs Susan Satyanand, joined children from St Francis School in Auckland on March 7 to support Feet First Walk to School Week.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Garden Reception
Wet weather didn’t stop the annual Garden Reception at Government House in Wellington on Saturday March 1 with the event being held inside the House instead.There are 3 images in this gallery
- Girl Guiding New Zealand Fun Day
Her Excellency Susan Satyanand, as Patron of Girl Guiding New Zealand, hosted a Guides Fun Day at Government House in Wellington on 15 March 2008 to mark the centenary of the Guiding movement in New Zealand.There are 3 images in this gallery
- Kiwi creche opening
Her Excellency Mrs Susan Satyanand officially opened the Opouahi Kiwi Creche in the Hawke's Bay on 19 March 2008.There is 1 image in this gallery
- New Zealand Down Syndrome National Achiever Awards
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, Patron of the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association, and Mrs Susan Satyanand, hosted the Association's T4T High Tea function at Government House in Wellington on 12 March 2008.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Credentials Ceremony February 2008
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, received the credentials of new Ambassadors to New Zealand at a ceremony at Government House in Wellington in February.There are 4 images in this gallery
- State Visit to Australia
The Governor-General Hon Anand Satyanand and Mrs Susan Satyanand made a brief State Visit to Australia on 18-19 February 2008.There are 3 images in this gallery
- Waitangi Day 2008
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, and Mrs Susan Satyanand, visited Waitangi, the Hawke’s Bay and Auckland to mark Waitangi Day 2008.There are 9 images in this gallery
- Royal NZ Navy Divisions
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, as Commander-in-Chief, reviewed the Parade of the Royal New Zealand Navy at the Ngataringa Bay Sports Grounds near the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland on 18 January 2008.There are 2 images in this gallery
- State Funeral for Sir Edmund Hillary
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Sir Edmund Hillary (88) conqueror of Mt Everest with sherpa Tenzing Norgay, died in Auckland on 11 January 2008. He was farewelled with a State Funeral at St Mary's Church in Parnell, Auckland, on 22 January 2008.There are 2 images in this gallery
