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Former Children's Commissioner Dame Cindy Kiro announced as next Governor-General Newshub 1 hour ago Replay Video UP NEXT Former Children's Commissioner Dame Cindy Kiro has been appointed as the next Governor-General once incumbent Dame Patsy Reddy's 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 children and is of Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahu and British descent. She also has connecti...

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 term has been approved by the Queen and she will take up the role in October. “I am delighted Dame ...

She will begin her five-year term on 14 September. She will be New Zealand's 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 Zealand's 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-respected businesswoman and a staunch supporter of our creative sector. "She is thoughtful, articulate a...

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