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But Ardern is in no rush to make it happen.  "Ive been very clear that despite being a republican, Im not of the view that in the here-and-now in my term of office, that this is something New Zealanders feel particularly strongly about. "I dont know that Ive had one person actually raise with me generally day-to-day the issue of becoming a republic. This Government has prioritised those issues that we do see as a priority. But I do still think there will be a time and a place; I just dont see ...

Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern 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 she will take up the role in October. “I am delighted Dame Cindy has accepted the role. She has a highly distinguished and lengthy career in academic and leadership positions and has made significant contributions across a number of fields and organisations,...

Dame Cindy Kiro to be next Governor-General of New Zealand - Ardern Monday, May 24, 2021 RNZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced Dame Cynthia (Cindy) Kiro will be the next Governor-General of New Zealand. From 2003 to 2009 Dame Cindy was the Childrens Commissioner, and holds a PhD in social policy and an MBA in business administration. She has been an associate professor and head of Massey Universitys school of public health, and has a role at the Royal Society. She will...

Ardern expects NZ will become a republic in her lifetime but has never sensed urgency Newshub 2 hrs ago © Image - Getty; Video - Newshub Watch the Prime Ministers press conference. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expects New Zealand will ditch the Queen and become a republic in her lifetime, but she has "never sensed urgency" from Kiwis.  It comes as Ardern announced the appointment of former Childrens Commissioner and head of the Welfare Expert Advisory Group Dame Cindy Kiro as the next Go...

She was made a Dame this year for services to child wellbeing and education. "I am delighted Dame Cindy has accepted the role," Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday as she made the announcement in Wellington. "She has a highly distinguished and lengthy career in academic and leadership positions and has made significant contributions across a number of fields and organisations." Ardern said she spoke to Queen Elizabeth II last week, who shared her belief that Dame Cindy was "wholly suit...

Live updates Welcome to The Spinoff’s live updates for May 25, bringing you the latest news updated throughout the day. Get in touch at stewart@thespinoff.co.nz 9.35am: Outdoor swearing in ceremony for Fast Party ‘unlawful’ Sāmoa’s attorney general has deemed a swearing in ceremony by the incoming Fast Party “unlawful”. The party conducted the ceremony outside the parliament precinct after literally being locked outside by the outgoing government. Attorney general Savalenoa Mareva ...

The next Governor-General will have to be named quite soon. Dame Patsy Reddy (appointed 2016) is nearing the end of her five-year term. At the best of times, being a credible local stand-in for a head of state that’s based in London cannot be an easy job. Yet for the next appointee, the usual republican rumblings will be the least of it. The next G-G will almost certainly be in office when the Elizabeth II era finally comes to an end, and when the reign of her deeply uncharismatic son gets un...

Dame Patsy Reddy. Photo: Dom Thomas She and her husband Sir David Rendel Kingston Gascoigne got the vaccine as being part of the over 65s category. "I am feeling perfectly fine. In fact, a little bit surprised because I didnt even feel a prick as the needle entered my arm. But Im very, very delighted that Ive been able to get vaccinated today. "David and I have both been vaccinated in the over 65s category, but isnt it wonderful? A marvel of modern science that with such a dreadful disease spr...

A long-time fan of Graham’s work, Dame Patsy said she was blown away by the exhibition. “It was extremely moving and so stunning,” she said, “I’ve seen a lot of his work but never on this scale.” ANDY JACKSON/Stuff Dame Reddy was accompanied by her husband Sir David Gascoigne, before they headed off on the HNZMS Aotearoa. “I will always remember it and I hope that there will be support for at least keeping one of the works here, because they wont look the same anywhere else.”...

Live: National Anzac Day remembrance service underway in Wellington Newshub 2 hrs ago Mark Quinlivan, Crystal Wu © Newshub. Watch: West Coast man makes more than 100 poppy bowls for RSAs, churches, and marae. Kia ora, good morning and welcome to Newshubs live online coverage of Anzac Day 2021. The public holiday marks the anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915. West Coast man makes more than 100 poppy bowls for...