His Excellency, as Commander in Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force visited Waiouru Barracks this afternoon where a new Defence Plan was announced to members of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
Earlier this afternoon, His Excellency invited guests to Government House where it was announced that the Governor-General would be stepping down, with Robert_Grey recommended to replace him.
Early this evening, His Excellency invited guests to Government House where he recited the Proclamation of Ascension for His Majesty King Tom following the abdication of Charles I.
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On the advice of the Prime Minister, His Excellency hosted SandraJSully at Government House where he invited them to form a government in His Majesty's name to which they gracefully accepted.
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His Excellency had the pleasure of opening the 15th Parliament of New Zealand this afternoon with the Speech from the Throne which has passed the House of Representatives with a majority.
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This afternoon, His Excellency invited @borispfeffelrbx to form a Government in His Majesty's name.
He gracefully accepted and was then sworn-in as the 15th Prime Minister of New Zealand.
His Excellency visited Rhodesia's new Wellesley Barracks alongside the Regimental Commanding Officer of the 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment.
His Excellency looks forward to pursuing the construction of a joint operating base for Rhodesian and New Zealand forces.
His Excellency was officially sworn into the office of Governor-General this afternoon. His Excellency then inspected members of the New Zealand Defence Force.
His Excellency inspected the Rhodesian Special Air Service as well as members of the 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment at Waiouru this morning, accompanied by the Governor-General of Rhodesia.
His Excellency the Governor-General was delighted to attend the Diplomatic Reception at Dublin Castle this evening.
During the reception, the Governor-General met with UK and US officials regarding the ongoing conflict with the Soviet Union.
Statement from His Majesty the King on the resignation of The Earl of Devon, @MatthewPawIeyRX, as Governor-General of New Zealand: https://t.co/tKHOe3bcvj
His Excellency the Governor-General has informed His Majesty the King of his resignation as Governor-General & Commander-in-Chief of the Realm of New Zealand. God Defend New Zealand & God Save the King. Resignation Letter: https://t.co/MplW0Iq6xD
His Excellency the Governor-General invited the Prime Minister, Rt Hon BorisAJohnson, to attend him at Government House this afternoon for His Excellency's final audience with the Prime Minister as Governor-General of New Zealand. God Defend New Zealand & God Save the King.
His Excellency the Governor-General as his final act as Governor-General has granted Royal Assent to the Immigration Procedure Bill 2019. God Defend New Zealand and God Save the King. You can view all current legislation here: https://t.co/7qajgEosqm
"It has been a true honour to serve this great nation as your Governor-General for the past six months and I truly believe that my replacement will continue my legacy by dutifully exercising the duties of this great office. God Save the King." -@MatthewPawIeyRX 2/2
His Excellency inspected members of the Royal NZ Infantry Regiment and the NZ Special Air Service at Waiouru this morning where His Excellency announced his intention to step down as Governor-General and announced his replacement as The Rt. Hon. @thomasjmonty. 1/2
His Excellency welcomed His Majesty the King to Wellington this morning where His Excellency gave a speech welcoming His Majesty to New Zealand after which His Majesty delivered his speech and was given a tour of Wellington. God Defend New Zealand & God Save the King.