Judge Satyanand appointed as the next Governor-General of New Zealand

Statement from Buckingham Palace, London.

The following statement has been made from Buckingham Palace, London:

"The Queen, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, has been pleased to approve the appointment of Judge Anand Satyanand as the next Governor-General of New Zealand.

"Judge Satyanand will serve in succession to Dame Silvia Cartwright and will assume office in August 2006."

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