Cindy Kiro
Kahurangi (Dame) Alcyion Cynthia Kiro (born 1958) is a New Zealand public health academic, administrator, and activist. She is the 22nd Governor-General of New Zealand since 21 October 2021. Kiro is the first Māori woman, the third person of Māori descent, and the fourth woman to hold the office.[2]
Kahurangi (Dame) Cindy Kiro | |
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.jpg) Kiro in 2021 | |
| 22nd Governor-General of New Zealand | |
| Assumed office 21 October 2021 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Jacinda Ardern Chris Hipkins Christopher Luxon |
| Preceded by | Dame Patsy Reddy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alcyion Cynthia Kiro 1958 (age 66–67)[1] Whangārei, New Zealand |
| Alma mater | University of Auckland Massey University European University Institute |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Public health |
| Thesis | Kimihia Hauora Māori = Māori Health Policy and Practice (2001) |
| Academic advisors | Michael Belgrave Chris Cunningham |
Kiro studied at Massey University where she completed a PhD in 2001.[3]
Cindy Kiro Media
Kiro showing Queen Elizabeth II her insignia of Companion of the Queen's Service Order during a virtual private audience, 19 October 2021
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Kiro signing the warrant appointing Chris Hipkins as prime minister at Government House, Wellington, 25 January 2023
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Flag of the Governor-General of New Zealand
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Kiro appointing Kieran McAnulty as a member of the Executive Council at Government House, Wellington, 14 June 2022
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Kiro signing the book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster House, 16 September 2022
Kiro and consort Richard Davies outside St Paul's Cathedral in London, June 2022
References
- ↑ Small, Zane (24 May 2021). "Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces Dame Cindy Kiro as next Governor-General". Newshub.
- ↑ "Dame Cindy Kiro: New Zealand's first Māori woman to be governor-general, on her 'very poor' upbringing and life of service". New Zealand Herald. 24 May 2021. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/dame-cindy-kiro-new-zealands-first-maori-woman-to-be-governor-general-on-her-very-poor-upbringing-and-life-of-service/HAOIFR2264TD6FK5KCENIBCYRA/. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
- ↑ Kiro, Cynthia A. (2001) (in en). Kimihia hauora Māori = Māori health policy and practice : a thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Massey University, Albany, New Zealand. Massey University. https://mro.massey.ac.nz/handle/10179/2166.