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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 Children's Commissioner, and holds a PhD in social policy and an MBA in business administration. She has been an associate professor and head of Massey University's school of public health, and has a role at the Royal Society. She will take office as Governor-General at a ceremony on Thursday 21 October this year, after Dame Patsy ...

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 Minister's 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 Children's Commissioner and head of the Welfare Expert Advisory Group Dame Cindy Kiro as the next Governor-General to replace Dame Patsy Reddy as the Queen's representative.  Ardern said while sh...

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 suitable" for the role. "Over many decades, Dame Cindy has demonstrated her passion for the wellbeing of...

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 Betham-Savalenoa has warned that those involved in the ceremony could be subjected to civil or crimi...

By 9.50am the lane had been dissembled before the council could take action. Patrick Morgan 7.50: Crash at SH1 Paekākāriki has been cleared and the southbound lane is fully open. Motorists are asked to be patient while congestion clears. 7am: Crash blocking lane between Paekākāriki Hill Rd and Ames St. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency are reporting a two car crash that is blocking the southbound lane of SH1 between Paekākāriki Hill Rd and Ames St. Police said there were no significant injuries reported. Motorists are advised to slow down and pass with care. Contractors are en r...