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.
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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 and has a brilliant legal mind. I am sure New Zealanders will be proud to have her as our Governor-General.
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Source: New Zealand Governor General
Rau rangatira mā, e kui mā, e koro mā, e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Nau mai haere mai ki te Whare Kawana
Kia ora tātou katoa.
(A special welcome to Sir Graeme Dingle and Jo-Anne, Lady Dingle.)
Thank you all for joining David and me here to celebrate the wonderful work Sir Graeme and Jo-Ann do, along with their terrific team at the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Vice-Regal involvement with the Graeme Dingle Foundation extends right back to the organisation’s early beginnings.
Former Governor-General Sir Paul Reeves was among those who gathered with Sir Graeme and Jo-Anne in 1994 on Maungakiekie – One Tree Hill – to figure out how best to support Aotearoa’s youth to thrive.