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Indigenous woman named next NZ governor-general AP, WELLINGTON Children’s advocate Cindy Kiro hopes to inspire Maori girls after becoming the first Indigenous woman appointed to the role of governor-general, she said yesterday. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that she had picked Kiro for the largely ceremonial role as Queen Elizabeth II’s representative, and that the queen had approved. Under New Zealand’s constitutional system, the British monarch remains the nation�...

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...

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.”...

Prince Philip remembered at New Zealands memorial service Prince Philip remembered at New Zealands memorial service Prince Philip remembered at New Zealands memorial service Prince Philip was remembered in New Zealand on Wednesday as frank, engaging and willing to meet people from all walks of life during his 14 visits to the country. New Zealand lowered its flags and held a national memorial service for Philip at the Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul, where Philip and Queen Eliz...

ABC News Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOn New Zealand remembers Prince Philip at national service Prince Philip was remembered in New Zealand as frank, engaging and willing to meet people from all walks of life during his 14 visits to the country By NICK PERRY Associated Press April 21, 2021, 7:29 AM • 2 min read The Associated Press New Zealands Governor-General Patsy Reddy speaks during a national memorial service for Prince Philip at the Cathedral o...

NZ state memorial for Prince Philip Newshub 3 hrs ago © Provided by Newshub New Zealand is holding a state memorial service to farewell Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, died nearly two weeks ago at the age of 99. In tribute to the Duke, New Zealand is holding a memorial service at Wellington Cathedral on Wednesday at 3pm. It will be attended by senior figures, including the Prime Minister and the Governor-General. Flags have also been d...

The Duke of Edinburgh has been remembered in New Zealand as frank, engaging and willing to meet people from all walks of life during his 14 visits to the country. New Zealand lowered its flags and held a national memorial service for Philip at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, where the duke and the Queen had worshipped several times over the years on their visits to the country. Philip died on April 9 at the age of 99 and was mourned at a funeral service on Saturday at Windsor Castle. The N...

Ada Andrew in high spirits on turning 100 Ada Andrew, front centre, surrounded by family on her 100th birthday. There were plenty of smiles at Summerset Falls Retirement village in Warkworth on March 29, as family and friends gathered to celebrate Ada Andrew’s 100th birthday. Ada says she puts her long life down to “being good”. “I don’t drink, I don’t smoke. I love my family and they all love me,” she says. Ada says one of her favourite pastimes these days is watching Parliame...

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Ambassador under investigation for alleged exploitation in NZ, compared to modern slavery Newshub 12/03/2021 © Video - Newshub Nation; Image - Newshub Nation/Governor-General of NZ Watch the full report. Newshub Nation can reveal a foreign Ambassador is under investigation in his country for alleged exploitation on Kiwi soil. Perus Ambassador to New Zealand brought a woman to Wellington to work as a maid. One expert says the claims - if true - would amount to "modern slavery". The woman ha...