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Analysis - The political stakes are sky high as the government waits anxiously for confirmation from Pfizer that enough of the Covid-19 vaccine will arrive to keep the rollout going.

The Kiwi Prime Minister believes there will be a 'time and place' to have that conversation.

Praise for the appointment of Aotearoa’s first wahine Maori Governor-General. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced yesterday the appointment of Dame Cindy Kiro for a five-year term has been approved by the Queen, She will take up the role in October, replacing Dame Patsy Reddy. Dame Cindy, from Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Kahu, has a highly distinguished and lengthy career in academic and leadership positions, including a term as Children’s Commissioner, and is currently the chief e...

It hasnt always been this way. In the days of Empire, Britain appointed New Zealands Governor-General, or the Governor, as it was called before 1917. In the early days of British settlement when there was no New Zealand Government, we had no say in the matter.  Even after New Zealand politicians got the right to govern themselves, in 1856, they still had no say - not until the early 1900s when Britain started preparing a short list of Crown-approved candidates, which the New Zealand Prime Mini...

Former Childrens Commissioner Dame Cindy Kiro announced as next Governor-General Newshub 1 hour ago Replay Video UP NEXT Former Childrens Commissioner Dame Cindy Kiro has been appointed as the next Governor-General once incumbent Dame Patsy Reddys time is up. Dame Cindy, who is of Māori and Pākehā descent, has held leadership roles at several New Zealand universities and a number of roles in community and voluntary organisations. Born in Whangārei in 1958, Dame Cindy is the eldest of six...

Dame Patsy Reddy is the third woman to hold the role in New Zealand.

Press Release – New Zealand Government Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has welcomed the appointment of Dame Cindy Kiro as the next Governor-General of New Zealand. The appointment of Dame Cindy for a five-year term has been approved by the Queen and … Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has welcomed the appointment of Dame Cindy Kiro as the next Governor-General of New Zealand. The appointment of Dame Cindy for a five-year t...

She will begin her five-year term on 14 September. She will be New Zealands 21st Governor-General. She will succeed former Chief of the Defence Force Sir Jerry Mateparae, when his term finishes at the end of August. Dame Patsy is a lawyer who recently worked with Sir Michael Cullen on a review of New Zealands intelligence and security agencies. Prime Minister John Key said he welcomed the announcement that the Queen had approved the appointment. "She is a passionate New Zealander, a well-respec...

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