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    Jun 19

    Very proud to have enabled the creation of this extraordinary album through the ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ Matairangi Mahi Toi Artist in Residence partnership with the ⁦⁩: Troy Kingi on his new album 'Black Sea Golden Ladder'

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    Jun 2

    Welcome to Country from local traditional owners and Ceremonial Welcome for HE The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy and HE Sir David Gascoigne at Government House in Canberra

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    Jun 3

    Governor-General of Australia HE Gen. the Hon David Hurley and HE The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy visit the in Canberra with HE Mrs Linda Hurley and HE Sir David Gascoigne. Image courtesy of AUSPIC.

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    Jun 2

    Ngunnawal elder Auntie Violet, the Wiradjuri Echoes & Māori elders Isaac & Trish Cotter welcome 🇳🇿 HE The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy & HE Sir David Gascoigne to Government House in Canberra, alongside 🇦🇺 Governor-General HE General Hon David Hurley & Mrs Linda Hurley.

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  5. Apr 9

    New Zealand mourns the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

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  6. 25 Sep 2020

    Final investiture ceremony in Auckland for this year

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  7. 23 Sep 2020

    This afternoon’s investiture at Government House in Auckland

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  8. 23 Sep 2020

    Investitures at Government House in Auckland this week. Congratulations to this morning’s 8 recipients

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  9. 19 Mar 2020

    A message from Dame Patsy

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    2 Mar 2020

    Our final inductee is , who fronts legendary New Zealand rock band Shihad and now international artist collective The Adults. At Massey, his MFA project Haja explored traditional Sudanese women’s music, inspired by his wedding with wife Dana.

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    2 Mar 2020

    Annie thanks many people in the room, saying that in recognising her, Massey recognises all the people she has learned from.

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    2 Mar 2020

    Annie remembers Merata Mita, who taught her never to work without kaupapa.

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    2 Mar 2020

    Third, we recognise Annie Collins, acclaimed film editor. She has worked on iconic films from Scarfies to Out of the Blue, Lord of the Rings to Patu! She is known for the humanity she brings to her documentary and film work, and her keen eye for magical details.

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    2 Mar 2020

    Gordon’s daughter Carol Henderson accepts Gordon’s award. She says it is important to acknowledge the role creativity plays in our culture. Gordon would be thrilled.

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    2 Mar 2020

    Our next inductee is the late Gordon Tovey, artist and educator. He led a revolution of teaching art and crafts in schools in Aotearoa and the South Pacific, with a belief in fostering children’s creativity. His work ensured Māori art was taught in schools alongside Pākeha.

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    2 Mar 2020

    Anne says this sends a signal to the next generation of what’s possible when we put our hearts, minds and souls into what we do.

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    2 Mar 2020

    The photographic work of our first inductee, Distinguished Professor Anne Noble (Laureate) ONZM, offers sensitive and delicate consideration of people and our environment.

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    2 Mar 2020

    Her Excellency the Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy congratulates our Hall of Fame inductees for their contribution to the cultural landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand

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    2 Mar 2020

    Tonight we celebrate the achievements of four distinguished alumni from the College of Creative Arts 🎉✨ Photographer Professor Anne Noble, film editor Annie Collins, late educator Gordon Tovey, and musician Jon Toogood will be inducted into our Hall of Fame.

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    2 Mar 2020

    This recognises their contributions to the worlds of music, art, film and education. Anne, Annie, Jon and Gordon are outstanding role models for our students past and present, and we are proud to see alumni achieving such excellence.

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