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The Governor-General is the Queen’s representative in New Zealand – and has constitutional, ceremonial and community
roles. She requires high-quality advice and support to carry out these roles in a way that is appropriate for the representative of the head of state. The Wellington and Auckland Government Houses are important facilities for carrying out the Governor-General’s duties and also as historic places.
Output Class Financial Performance
| 30.06.04
Actual $000 |
30.06.05
Actual $000 |
30.06.05
Main Estimates $000 |
30.06.05
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue - Crown | 3,102 | 3,266 | 3,332 | 3,266 |
| Revenue - Other | 58 | 54 | 48 | 58 |
| Expenditure | 3,131 | 3,296 | 3,362 | 3,296 |
| Surplus | 29 | 24 | 18 | 28 |
Objective
To provide efficient and effective support to the Governor-General to enable her to carry out her ceremonial and public role.
Performance
The Governor-General undertook an extensive programme of official engagements both within New Zealand and overseas.
Arrangements were made and briefings provided to the Governor-General to enable her to attend 243 official engagements in New Zealand. The Governor-General hosted 182 functions at Government House Wellington (the House in Auckland was closed for refurbishment for most of the period). A total of 30,000 people visited the two houses, either attending functions or on house visits individually or in groups.
The functions included nine investiture ceremonies for recipients from the 2004 Queen’s Birthday Honours List and the 2005 New Year Honours List, and five credential ceremonies.
A ceremonial welcome, garden reception and dinner were held in honour of HRH the Prince of Wales, who stayed at Government House Wellington. Official welcome ceremonies and state lunches were held in Auckland in honour of the President of Pakistan and the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina while a similar ceremony was held at Government House Wellington for the President of Indonesia. A state dinner was held in honour of the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands, who stayed at Government House Wellington. A dinner was held in honour of the Prime Minister of Bahrain.
The Governor-General made extended visits to South Otago, Central Otago, the East Coast of the North Island, the West Coast of the South Island, and Invercargill during which she visited and met New Zealanders in their communities, schools, institutions, and businesses – and on marae.
In her ceremonial role, the Governor-General played a key part in New Zealand activities concerning the return from France of the remains of the Unknown Warrior and their subsequent interment at the National War Memorial in Wellington. She also addressed the remembrance ceremony for the 25th anniversary of the Mt Erebus air disaster. Ceremonies involving the New Zealand defence forces included the presentation of a new Queen’s Colour to the RNZAF at RNZAF Base Ohakea.
As an initiative to promote wider public knowledge of the office and role of the Governor-General, a social studies resource for primary, intermediate and secondary schools has been incorporated into the Government House website. This was launched at a number of venues around the country and has attracted wide interest.
Objective
To provide services to the Governor-General to ensure the efficient and effective running of the official programme and household.
Performance
A wide range of functions and ceremonial occasions was delivered to the standard required for the Governor-General. Catering and domestic services were provided in accordance with the Governor-General’s requirements. Some areas for improvement have been identified and are under action.
Objective
To preserve and enhance the buildings and grounds of Government House as an appropriate residence of the head of the state and as an historic place.
Performance
The major focus for the year has been the redevelopment of Government House Auckland. The project was completed in April 2005 with a reopening held on 13 May 2005.
Significant projects carried out in Government House Wellington during this period include residence refurbishment, painting of the ballroom ceiling, and the start of the staged upgrade of security.
An independent review was commissioned during the period in order to ascertain the present condition, desirable maintenance level, and fitness for purpose of both the Auckland and Wellington properties. This will inform the development of a 25-year asset-management plan for the properties.
Objective
To satisfy the Governor-General that the development projects and the maintenance programmes are implemented effectively.
Performance
The Governor-General’s views were sought regularly, particularly in regard to grounds management and development and other development projects. Her views were also sought during the preparation of the asset-management plan.