Patsy Reddy
Dame Patricia Lee Reddy (born 17 May 1954) is a New Zealand lawyer and businesswoman. She was the 21st Governor-General of New Zealand from 2016 until 2021.[1][2]
Dame Patsy Reddy | |
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| 21st Governor-General of New Zealand | |
| In office 28 September 2016 – 21 October 2021 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | John Key Bill English Jacinda Ardern |
| Preceded by | Sir Jerry Mateparae |
| Succeeded by | Dame Cindy Kiro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Patricia Lee Reddy 17 May 1954 (aged 71) Matamata, New Zealand |
| Spouse(s) | Geoff Harley
(div. 1988) |
| Residence | Government House, Wellington |
| Alma mater | Victoria University of Wellington |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Patsy Reddy Media
Dame Patsy Reddy (right) with Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias at the swearing-in ceremony, 28 September 2016
Dame Patsy Reddy gives assent to a bill, 18 October 2016
Reddy with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin during a visit to Israel, 27 October 2017
Dame Patsy Reddy with PM Jacinda Ardern and Deputy PM Winston Peters at swearing-in of the Executive Council, 26 October 2017
Dame Patsy Reddy and Sir David Gascoigne with Governor-General of Australia David Hurley and Linda Hurley in 2021
Dame Patsy Reddy and Sir David Gascoigne sign the Visitors' Book at Parliament House, Wellington, 2016
Flag of the Governor-General of New Zealand
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References
- ↑ "New Governor-General: who is Dame Patsy Reddy?". New Zealand Herald. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ↑ "Dame Patsy Reddy – biographical notes" (PDF). beehive.govt.nz. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 April 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.