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Organisation Name
Website
Brief History of the organisation (e.g. year established, purpose, number of members)
Date of last meeting with Governor-General
Vice-regal patronage
Royal patronage
Contact person
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Address
Town/City
Postcode
Phone number
Mobile Phone number
Fax number
E-mail
Function or event name
Preferred date or date range for function
What is the Governor-General's role?
Is the event connected with a political party or organisation?
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If you are inviting the Governor-General to a function at a venue other than Government
House in Wellington or Auckland, please provide the exact address, including room and
building.
Government House Wellington (please select a function venue from the drop down menu)
Please select one
If you have selected other, please specify below:
Government House Auckland (please select a function venue from the drop down menu)
Please select one
If you have selected other, please specify below:
At what time is the Governor-General expected at the event?
What is the expected time of departure?
Who will meet the Governor-General on arrival?
Lady Janine Mateparae may accompany the Governor-General. Is there a role for Lady
Janine?
Is the Prime Minister or a Cabinet Minister attending and what is their role?
Inviting the Governor General to your event
Some events may involve a cultural dimension. Does your event involve a Māori cultural
dimension? If so, please briefly outline.
Please list other dignitaries invited/attending
Number of guests (The expected size of the audience)
Has the audience been vetted for any potential security risks? If so by whom, and what was
the outcome?
Are you issuing a press release? (Please note all press releases need to be approved in
advance by Government House Public Affairs Team)
What are your wider plans for media involvement in the event?
Will the Governor-General unveil a plaque? (Please note plaques must be approved in
advance by Government House Public Affairs Team)
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Will alcohol be served?
Dress standard for men (medals maybe ticked with other options)
Black tie
Business suit
Medals
Other (please specify)
Dress standard for women (medals maybe ticked with other options)
Evening dress
Business suit
Day dress
Medals
Other (please specify)
If your event is to be held at Government House in Wellington or Auckland, please specify
your expectations around event costs.
If you have selected the second option, please indicate what percentage of costs you will be
prepared to pay.
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Speech requirements (please note speeches are five minutes unless otherwise
agreed)
Will the Governor-General be expected to give a speech?
Speech duration (please note speeches are five minutes unless otherwise arranged)
Who should the Governor-General formally acknowledge at the start of his speech? (Please
include the name of your CEO/Chairperson and any other senior dignitaries likely to be
present including Mayors, Ministers and Ambassadors).
What subject(s) you would like the Governor-General to talk about? (Please summarise as
bullet points).
Do you have any other questions you need answered in relation to the Governor-General’s
attendance?
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