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Government House

What we do

Government House provides administrative and support services for the Governor-General and maintains Government House and its grounds in Wellington, as well as the smaller Government House in Auckland.

Government House provides administrative and support services for the Governor-General and maintains Government House and its grounds in Wellington, as well as the smaller Government House in Auckland.

Government House in Wellington

Dame Cindy Kiro
The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO
in Wellington is the official residence of the Governor-General of New Zealand, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, and Dr Richard Davies.

Around 20,000 visitors pass through Government House in Wellington each year, from foreign Heads of State, politicians and diplomats, to ordinary New Zealanders of all ages. Functions hosted by the Governor-General range from formal ceremonies, state dinners and honours investitures to garden parties, receptions and open days. Tours of the House and grounds are available and can be booked online.

Government House has about 34 staff providing administrative and support services for the Governor-General to enable her to carry out the functions of the office, and to maintain the official residence and grounds in Wellington, as well as the smaller Government House in Auckland.

The Governor-General's website contains extensive information on the role of the Governor-General, her engagements, speeches and photographs as well as information about Government House.

Government House in Auckland

Government House Auckland is the official residence of the Governor-General when she is in Auckland. The house is smaller and designed more as a family house than Government House Wellington.

Last updated: 
Friday, 19 November 2021

Contact us

General enquiries

Contact us by using our online enquiry form

Office of the Chief Executive
Level 8 Executive Wing
Parliament Buildings
Wellington

Email
information@dpmc.govt.nz

Phone
(04) 830 5000

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For all other media queries, please email media@dpmc.govt.nz.

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