Image galleries
- Rhodes Scholars 2010
The New Zealand Rhodes Scholarship selection committee, chaired by Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, met at Government House Auckland on 18 November.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Roots of Empathy Baby Celebration 2009
The Roots of Empathy Baby Celebration was held at the Wellington Town Hall on Monday 16 November 2009. This event was dedicated to thanking the parents and babies who have made the Roots of Empathy programme possible.There are 5 images in this gallery
- 2009 Asthma and Respiratory Achievers Awards
The 2009 Asthma and Respiratory Achievers Awards were held at Premier House on 10 November. The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Satyanand hosted the event and His Excellency presented the Supreme Achievers Award to nine outstanding individuals.There are 6 images in this gallery
- HMNZS Taupō visits Whangarei
As Lady Sponsor of HMNZS Taupō, Lady Satyanand attended the Charter Parade when the inshore patrol vessel made its first official visit to its homeport, Whangarei, on 31 October 2009. Photos courtesy of the Royal New Zealand Navy.There are 6 images in this gallery
- Redesignation of Sir Archie Te Atawhai Taiaroa
At a ceremony on 21 October 2009 at Hato Paora College, near Fielding, the Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, redesignated Sir Archie Te Atawhai Taiaroa as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Sir Archie, of Taumarunui and a Hato Paora alumnus, was made a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2003 but under recent changes to the New Zealand Royal Honours system, chose to be redesignated as a Knight Companion.There are 12 images in this gallery
- Taranaki Regional Visit
The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Satyanand, visited Taranaki in late October 2009.There are 6 images in this gallery
- Credentials ceremony - 7 October 2009
The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Satyanand, hosted a credentials ceremony at Government House Vogel in Lower Hutt on 7 October 2009.There are 4 images in this gallery
- Osteoporosis New Zealand "You Deserve a Medal" Ceremony
The Osteoporosis New Zealand "You Deserve a Medal" awards are open to all New Zealanders aged 65 and over and aim to encourage older people to stay physically active – a key contributor to maintaining bone health. Three New Zealanders received awards at the Osteoporosis New Zealand You Deserve a Medal ceremony in Parliament.There is 1 image in this gallery
- State Visit to Papua New Guinea
The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Satyanand, made a State Visit to Papua New Guinea from 28 September 2009 to 2 0ctober 2009.There are 20 images in this gallery
- State Visit to the Solomon Islands
The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Satyanand, made a State Visit to the Solomon Islands from 2 October to 5 October 2009.There are 16 images in this gallery
- Investitures - August and September 2009
There are 145 images in this gallery
- Redesignation of Dame Lois Muir
Dame Lois Muir was redesignated as a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit at ceremony hosted by the Govenor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Satyanand, at the Dunedin Club on 8 September 2009. Dame Lois was made a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2004, but chose to be redesignated as a Dame Companion under recent changes to the Royal New Zealand Honours system.There are 3 images in this gallery
- Shining Star Awards
Lady Satyanand presented Shining Star Awards at National Social Worker's Day on 23 September 2009.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Tawa Rotary Club visit
The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Satyanand, attended a meeting of the Rotary Club of Tawa. As a part of the visit, the Governor-General presented Paul Mears with a Paul Harris Fellow Award on 25 August 2009.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Tokelau flag presentation
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The flag of Tokelau, part of the Realm of New Zealand, was flown for the first time at a ceremony hosted by Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, at Government House Vogel in Lower Hutt.There are 2 images in this gallery
- Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award
Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, as President of the Young New Zealander's Challenge announced that in honour of the late Sir Edmund Hillary, the awards would in future be known as the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award. The new name was announced at a event at the Wellington Club on 20 August 2009.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Investiture of Sir John Walker
Sir John Walker was invested as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit by Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, at a ceremony at Government House in Auckland on 15 August 2009. Sir John was knighted for services to athletics and the community. Since being made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1992 for his services to athletics, Sir John Walker has continued to be involved with sport and the community, in particular youth. He has served as a Manukau City councillor since 1998. He has also been involved with the provision of community based projects for young people and their families. In 2008, he established the John Walker Find Your Field of Dreams Foundation to provide young people with the opportunity to engage in sport.There are 3 images in this gallery
- Knights and Dames ceremony
The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, redesignated more than 60 New Zealanders as Dames or Knights of the New Zealand Order of Merit at a ceremony at Old St Paul's in Wellington on 14 August 2009. The ceremony followed changes insituted by the New Zealand Government to reinstate titular honours as part of the New Zealand Royal Honours system.There are 10 images in this gallery
- ANZSIL Conference
The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, gave a closing address to the Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law conference at Victoria University of Wellington's Pipitea Campus on 4 July 2009. Photos: Image Services, Victoria University.There are 3 images in this gallery
- Credentials - 8 July 2009
The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, accepted the credentials of the new ambassadors from Turkey, Brazil, Cambodia and Romania at a ceremony at Government House Vogel in Lower Hutt on 8 July 2009.There are 8 images in this gallery
- Property Pride Awards
The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, as Prior of the Order of St John in New Zealand, presented the 2009 St John National Property Pride Award to the staff of the Te Kuiti Ambulance Station in a small ceremony at Government House Vogel in Lower Hutt on 9 July 2009.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Royal Humane Society of New Zealand Bravery Awards
The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, as Patron of the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand, presented seven bravery medals at Government House in Auckland on 3 June 2009.There are 8 images in this gallery
- Accolade of Knighthood
At a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on 29 April 2009, the Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, received the accolade of knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.There is 1 image in this gallery
- Credentials - 6 May 2009
The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, accepted the credentials of the High Commissioners of Singapore, Bangladesh and Tonga at a ceremony at Government House Vogel on 6 May 2009.There are 4 images in this gallery
- New Zealand Scholarship Top Scholar Awards
With the Minister of Education, Hon Anne Tolley, the Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, presented the Top Scholar Awards from the 2008 Scholarship Examinations at a ceremony at Parliament's Banquet Hall on 14 May 2009. The ceremony was held at Parliament rather than Government House due to the closure of the House in late 2008 for a major conservation project.There are 11 images in this gallery
- State Visit to Turkey
The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Satyanand, undertook a State Visit to Turkey from 22 April 2009. The visit included attending and speaking at ANZAC Day commemorations at Gallipoli.There are 14 images in this gallery
- Credentials Ceremony April 2009
The Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, accepted the credentials of the envoys of the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia and Morocco at a ceremony at Government House Vogel in Lower Hutt on 16 April 2009.There are 4 images in this gallery
- Investitures - March-April 2009
Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, and Mrs Susan Satyanand, hosted investiture ceremonies in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland in March and April 2009 to invest those New Zealanders honoured in the New Year's Honours list.There are 69 images in this gallery
- Credentials ceremony - 5 March 2009
Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, accepted the credentials for new envoys from Sierra Leone, Myanmar, Guatemala and Croatia at ceremonies at Government House Vogel on 5 March 2009.There are 4 images in this gallery
- Royal Commission on Auckland Governance
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, received the report of the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance at a ceremony at Government House Vogel, Lower Hutt, on 25 March 2009.There are 4 images in this gallery
- State Welcome for the President of Korea
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, welcomed the President of the Republic of Korea, HE Lee Myung-bak, to New Zealand with a formal State Welcome at Government House Auckland on 3 March 2009There are 4 images in this gallery
- Wellington Regional Hospital opening
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, opened Wellington's new Regional Hospital on 6 March 2009.There are 7 images in this gallery
- West Coast regional visit
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, visited the West Coast of the South Island in March 2009.There are 17 images in this gallery
- Credentials ceremony
Envoys from Cyprus, the European Commission and Colombia presented their credentials to the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, at Government House Vogel on 17 February 2009. This was the first credentials ceremony to be held at the Governor-General's new home in Lower Hutt, while Government House Wellington is closed for a three-year conservation project.There are 5 images in this gallery
- Diocesan School for Girls' Aquatic Centre opening
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, officially opened the new aquatic centre at Diocesan School for Girls' in Epsom on 13 February 2009.There are 3 images in this gallery
- Investiture for Johnny Devlin
Singer Johnny Devlin received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to entertainment at an investiture ceremony at Islington House in Wellington on 10 February 2008.There are 2 images in this gallery
- Marking Waitangi Day 2009
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, visited Northland, South Auckland and Auckland to mark Waitangi Day 2009.There are 24 images in this gallery
- PDSA Gold Medal
On behalf of the PDSA, Britain's largest veterinary charity, Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, travelled to the South Taranaki town of Manaia, and presented Alan Gay with the charity's Gold Medal, on 11 February 2009. The award was a posthumous award for Mr Gay's dog, Jack Russell Terrier, George, who in 2007, saved several children from being attacked by two pit bull terriers.There are 2 images in this gallery
- Sixty years of New Zealand Citizenship
Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, spoke at a ceremony at Parliament on 23 February 2009 to mark 60 years of New Zealand citizenship.There are 5 images in this gallery
- Speaker delivers Address–in–Reply speech to Governor–General
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Dr Lockwood Smith, delivered the Address-in-Reply speech to the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, at Government House Vogel on 19 February 2009.There are 2 images in this gallery
- State Welcome for the President of Timor-Leste
As a part of a State Visit to New Zealand, the President of Timor-Leste, HE Dr Jose Ramos-Horta, was welcomed to New Zealand with a State Welcome at Premier House in Thorndon, Wellington on 16 February 2009. Later the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, hosted a state luncheon in his honour at Government House Vogel in Lower Hutt.There are 3 images in this gallery
- Navy Reviews 2009
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 23 January 2009.There are 4 images in this gallery
- 2008 Events
There are 248 images in this gallery
- 2007 Events
There are 115 images in this gallery
- 2006 and 2005 Events
There are 7 images in this gallery
- Conservation Project
There are 43 images in this gallery
- Government House Auckland
Government House Auckland is much smaller than Government House Wellington, having been originally built as a family home. Sir Frank and Lady Mappin bought the property in 1921 and spent the next 45 years, after building the residence, developing and landscaping the grounds. They gifted it to the Queen to be the Governor-General's official residence in Auckland in 1962.There are 26 images in this gallery
- Government House Vogel
With the closure of Government House Wellington for a three-year conservation project, when resident in the capital, the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand and Mrs Susan Satyanand, will reside at Vogel House in Lower Hutt, which has been renamed Government House Vogel in the interim. Vogel House was built as a wedding gift for Jocelyn Riddiford from her parents when she married James Vogel in 1932. In 1966 Mrs Vogel gifted the property to the government as a Prime Ministerial residence. The House has been the official residence of, among others, Prime Minister, the late Rt Hon Sir Robert Muldoon, and for a short time Prime Minister, the late Rt Hon David Lange. From 1999 to 2008, it was the home of the Hon Jim Anderton.There are 3 images in this gallery
- Government House Wellington
Government House in Wellington is a large, two-storey house, built mostly of wood, with attics, a grand staircase, a ballroom, dozens of other large and small rooms, very long corridors and a flag tower. It is the official residence of the Governor-General, but it also contains offices, and is used frequently for receptions of many kinds. This gallery contains photographs of the grounds and various rooms within the House.There are 48 images in this gallery
- Official photographs
High resolution photographs of the Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady SatyanandThere are 2 images in this gallery
