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The Governor-General is the Queen’s representative in New Zealand –
and has important constitutional, ceremonial and community roles. She
needs to receive 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.
Financial performance
| 30.06.02 Actual $000 |
30.06.03 Actual $000 |
30.06.03 Main Estimates $000 |
30.06.03 Supp. Estimates $000 |
|
| 3,203 47 3,231 19 |
Revenue - Crown Revenue - Other Expenditure Surplus |
3,102 46 3,131 17 |
3,102 48 3,132 18 |
3,102 48 3,132 18 |
Key Task
Ensuring that events and functions run smoothly and are organised to a high
standard agreed with the Governor-General.
Achievement
There were 278 functions held at the Government Houses in Wellington and Auckland
during the reporting period. This compares with 223 in the previous year (2001/02).
This year’s functions included two open days and two outdoor concerts at both Government Houses which were visited by 31,000 people during the year. Many official guests were hosted at Government House, including the President of East Timor and their Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess of Japan.
Official welcome ceremonies, state dinners, investitures, and credentials
ceremonies were held at Government House in Wellington.
Key Task
Ensuring that the services provided are efficient (cost effective and well
organised).
Achievement
Services were provided in accordance with the requirements of the Governor-General
and her programme.
Key Task
Ensuring that the Governor-General’s programme is well balanced.
Achievement
Arrangements were made and briefings provided to the Governor-General to enable
her to attend 226 separate official engagements throughout New Zealand including
Stewart and Chatham Islands. This compares with arrangements and briefing
for 247 engagements in 2001/02.
The Governor-General visited Nauru in March to represent New Zealand at the
funeral of President Dowiyogo, and made a state visit to Turkey during which
she attended ANZAC Day services at Gallipoli.
Key Task
Ensuring that the Governor-General is highly satisfied with all services and
functions.
Achievement
Catering and domestic services were provided in accordance with the Governor-General’s
requirements.
Correspondence requirements were met and speech material provided in a timely manner.
All services, functions and ceremonial occasions were delivered to a standard required by the Governor-General.
Key Task
Ensuring that rolling programmes are planned and implemented for garden development,
building preservation, and restoration of valuable art works.
Achievement
During the year a number of projects were completed including the exterior
painting and ground-floor carpeting in Wellington, roofing repairs in Auckland
and Wellington, and improvements to the sub-floor area in Auckland.
Key Task
Ensuring that the programmes implemented meet the requirements of the Governor-General.
Achievement
The annual capital and maintenance programme was presented and accepted by
the Governor-General and the department in August 2002. A longer-term maintenance
programme for Auckland was completed, and a proposal to make additional capital
funding available from 2003/04 for improvements to the service area at Government
House in Auckland was accepted by the government.
Key Task
Seeking the Governor-General’s views on the quality and adequacy of buildings
and grounds maintenance, as part of the quarterly programme-review process.
Achievement
The Governor-General’s views were sought regularly, particularly in regard
to development work and garden development projects.