Governor-General of New Zealand
The Governor-General of New Zealand is the representative of the monarch of New Zealand (currently King Charles III). The governor-general is appointed by the king with the advice of the Prime Minister of New Zealand. Usually, a person serves as Prime governor-general for five years, although there is no term limit and the person can serve longer.
| Governor-General of New Zealand
Kāwana Tianara o Aotearoa (Māori) | |
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| Style | Her Excellency the Right Honourable |
| Residence | Government House, Wellington Government House, Auckland |
| Seat | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Nominator | Prime Minister of New Zealand |
| Appointer | Monarch of New Zealand on the advice of the Prime Minister |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure (usually 5 years by constitutional convention) |
| Formation | 3 May 1841 |
| First holder | William Hobson as Governor of New Zealand |
| Salary | NZ$371,900 annually[1] |
| Website | Governor-General of New Zealand |
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The current governor-general is Dame Cindy Kiro, who was appointed in 2021.
Living former governors-general
- Governor-General Silvia Cartwright.jpg
Dame Silvia Cartwright
(2001–2006)
7 November 1943 (aged 82) - Anand Satyanand official photo.jpg
Sir Anand Satyanand
(2006–2011)
22 July 1944 (aged 81) - Jerry Mateparae official photo.jpg
Sir Jerry Mateparae
(2011–2016)
14 November 1954 (aged 71) Dame Patsy Reddy
(2016–2021)
17 May 1954 (aged 71)
Governor-General Of New Zealand Media
- Sir Keith Holyoake circa 1980.jpg
Keith Holyoake, a former prime minister, was a controversial choice as Governor-General.[2]
- Being sworn in by Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias.jpg
Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy (right) takes the affirmation after being sworn in by the Chief Justice, Dame Sian Elias, on 28 September 2016
- Sir Jerry met by the Prime Minister of NZ, Rt Hon John Key - Flickr - NZ Defence Force.jpg
Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae performs a hongi with the Prime Minister at his swearing-in ceremony outside parliament, 31 August 2011
- Appointment of the New Ministry, Government House 27 November 2023.jpg
Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro presides over the swearing in of the new Sixth National Government on 27 November 2023
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Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae reads a speech from the throne at the opening of parliament, 2011
- President Bill Clinton pays a courtesy call to New Zealand Governor General Sir Hardie-Boys.jpg
Governor-General Sir Michael Hardie Boys receives US President Bill Clinton at Government House, Wellington, 11 September 1999
- Dame Patsy and Sir David with Governor-General and Mrs Hurley (cropped).jpg
Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy and her husband Sir David Gascoigne with Governor-General of Australia David Hurley and Linda Hurley in 2021
- Estonian Ambassador H.E. Mr Andres Unga presents his credentials to the Governor-General of New Zeeland Sir Jeremiah Mateparae. 20.03.2013 (8573388233).jpg
Government House, Wellington, the primary residence of the governor-general
- Governor-General of New Zealand Jaguar XJ8 Battle of Britain 70th commemorations.jpg
The official vehicle of Government House in 2010, a Jaguar XJ8. During official travel it is the only vehicle in the country not required to use standard number plates.
- Flag of the Governor-General of New Zealand, 2008.jpg
Military personnel holding the governor-general's flag. This flag was first flown on 5 June 2008.
Related pages
References
- ↑ "Governor-General (Salary) Determination 2020". legislation.govt.nz. Parliamentary Counsel Office. 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ↑ Cox 2001.
