The following is a list of the governors and governors-general of New Zealand.[1] As the personal representative of the New Zealand monarch, the governor-general performs many of the functions vested in the Crown, such as summoning and dissolving Parliament, granting or withholding the Royal Assent, making state visits, and receiving ambassadors. These functions are performed on the advice of the head of government, the prime minister.
Cindy Kiro (left), the incumbent governor-general, with her immediate predecessor, Patsy Reddy, in May 2021
From William Hobson's appointment in 1841, a total of 37 individuals have served as governor, governor-in-chief (1848–1853), or governor-general (since 1917). Sir Arthur Porritt was the first New Zealand-born governor-general, although he had been living in Britain for 31 years at the time of his appointment.[2] All governors-general since Sir Denis Blundell in 1972 have been New Zealand residents and, with the exception of Sir David Beattie, New Zealand-born.[3] The list does not include lieutenant-governors of the provinces of New Ulster and New Munster that existed between 1848 and 1853.[a] The table also does not include administrators of the government, who fulfil viceregal duties between the terms of governors-general, or at other times when the governor-general is overseas or otherwise unable to carry out the role. The role of administrator is normally undertaken by the chief justice.
Historically, governors and governors-general were generally British aristocrats, a reflection of colonial-era affiliations. From the 1970s onward, however, a significant shift occurred, aligning with a more inclusive approach that mirrored New Zealand's diverse population. All governors-general since 1972 have been New Zealand residents. Sir Paul Reeves, in office from 1985 to 1990, was the first Māori governor-general. Dame Catherine Tizard, who served from 1990 to 1996, was the first female governor-general. Sir Anand Satyanand, who held the position from 2006 to 2011, was the first governor-general of Indian and of Pasifika ancestry. Governors-general have had a range of backgrounds, encompassing judges, a mayor, archbishop, surgeon, diplomat, general, farmer, and prime minister.[5]
"Patriated – the Governor-General". Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 20 December 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
External linksedit
Official Website of the Governor-General of New Zealand
A history of the Governor-General in New Zealand
Rulers.org: Extensive list of Governors-General of New Zealand
April 11, 2024
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The following is a list of the governors and governors general of New Zealand 1 As the personal representative of the New Zealand monarch the governor general performs many of the functions vested in the Crown such as summoning and dissolving Parliament granting or withholding the Royal Assent making state visits and receiving ambassadors These functions are performed on the advice of the head of government the prime minister Cindy Kiro left the incumbent governor general with her immediate predecessor Patsy Reddy in May 2021From William Hobson s appointment in 1841 a total of 37 individuals have served as governor governor in chief 1848 1853 or governor general since 1917 Sir Arthur Porritt was the first New Zealand born governor general although he had been living in Britain for 31 years at the time of his appointment 2 All governors general since Sir Denis Blundell in 1972 have been New Zealand residents and with the exception of Sir David Beattie New Zealand born 3 The list does not include lieutenant governors of the provinces of New Ulster and New Munster that existed between 1848 and 1853 a The table also does not include administrators of the government who fulfil viceregal duties between the terms of governors general or at other times when the governor general is overseas or otherwise unable to carry out the role The role of administrator is normally undertaken by the chief justice Contents 1 Overview 2 List 3 Notes 4 References 5 Sources 6 External linksOverview editGovernors general have been appointed under letters patent issued in 1917 and the current letters patent issued in 1983 4 Historically governors and governors general were generally British aristocrats a reflection of colonial era affiliations From the 1970s onward however a significant shift occurred aligning with a more inclusive approach that mirrored New Zealand s diverse population All governors general since 1972 have been New Zealand residents Sir Paul Reeves in office from 1985 to 1990 was the first Maori governor general Dame Catherine Tizard who served from 1990 to 1996 was the first female governor general Sir Anand Satyanand who held the position from 2006 to 2011 was the first governor general of Indian and of Pasifika ancestry Governors general have had a range of backgrounds encompassing judges a mayor archbishop surgeon diplomat general farmer and prime minister 5 List editGovernors and Governors General of New Zealand No Name Portrait Term of office Length of term Monarch Premier Prime MinisterAs lieutenant governor1 William Hobson nbsp 30 January 1840 3 May 1841 1 year 93 days Victoria None b As governor1 William Hobson nbsp 3 May 1841 10 September 1842 1 year 130 days Victoria None b 2 Robert FitzRoy nbsp 26 December 1843 17 November 1845 1 year 326 days3 Sir George Grey nbsp 18 November 1845 31 December 1853 c 8 years 43 days4 Thomas Gore Browne nbsp 6 September 1855 2 October 1861 6 years 26 days Henry SewellWilliam FoxEdward StaffordWilliam Fox 3 Sir George Grey nbsp 4 December 1861 5 February 1868 6 years 63 days Alfred DomettFrederick WhitakerFrederick WeldEdward Stafford5 Sir George Ferguson Bowen nbsp 5 February 1868 19 March 1873 5 years 42 days William FoxEdward StaffordGeorge WaterhouseWilliam Fox6 Sir James Fergusson nbsp 14 June 1873 3 December 1874 1 year 172 days Julius Vogel7 George Phipps Marquess of Normanby nbsp 9 January 1875 21 February 1879 4 years 43 days Daniel PollenJulius VogelHarry AtkinsonGeorge Grey8 Sir Hercules Robinson nbsp 17 April 1879 8 September 1880 1 year 144 days John Hall9 Sir Arthur Hamilton Gordon nbsp 29 November 1880 23 June 1882 1 year 206 days Frederick Whitaker10 Sir William Jervois nbsp 20 January 1883 22 March 1889 6 years 61 days Harry AtkinsonRobert StoutHarry AtkinsonRobert StoutHarry Atkinson11 William Onslow Earl of Onslow nbsp 2 May 1889 24 February 1892 2 years 298 days John Ballance12 David Boyle Earl of Glasgow nbsp 7 June 1892 6 February 1897 4 years 244 days 13 Uchter Knox Earl of Ranfurly nbsp 10 August 1897 19 June 1904 6 years 314 days Richard SeddonEdward VII14 William Plunket Lord Plunket nbsp 20 June 1904 8 June 1910 5 years 353 days William Hall Jones Joseph Ward15 John Dickson Poynder Lord Islington nbsp 22 June 1910 2 December 1912 2 years 163 days George V Thomas Mackenzie 16 Arthur Foljambe Earl of Liverpool nbsp 19 December 1912 27 June 1917 4 years 190 days William MasseyAs governor general1 Arthur Foljambe Earl of Liverpool nbsp 28 June 1917 7 July 1920 3 years 9 days George V William Massey2 John Jellicoe Viscount Jellicoe nbsp 27 September 1920 26 November 1924 4 years 60 days3 Sir Charles Fergusson nbsp 13 December 1924 8 February 1930 5 years 57 days Francis BellGordon CoatesJoseph Ward4 Charles Bathurst Lord Bledisloe nbsp 19 March 1930 15 March 1935 4 years 361 days George Forbes5 George Monckton Arundell Viscount Galway nbsp 12 April 1935 3 February 1941 5 years 297 days Michael Joseph SavageEdward VIII 6 Sir Cyril Newall nbsp 22 February 1941 19 April 1946 5 years 56 days George VI Peter Fraser7 Bernard Freyberg Lord Freyberg nbsp 17 June 1946 15 August 1952 6 years 59 days 8 Sir Willoughby Norrie nbsp 2 December 1952 25 July 1957 4 years 235 days Elizabeth II Sidney Holland9 Charles Lyttelton Viscount Cobham nbsp 5 September 1957 13 September 1962 5 years 8 days Keith HolyoakeWalter Nash 10 Sir Bernard Fergusson nbsp 9 November 1962 20 October 1967 4 years 345 days Keith Holyoake11 Sir Arthur Porritt nbsp 1 December 1967 6 September 1972 4 years 280 days Jack Marshall12 Sir Denis Blundell nbsp 27 September 1972 5 October 1977 5 years 8 days Norman KirkBill Rowling 13 Sir Keith Holyoake nbsp 26 October 1977 23 October 1980 2 years 363 days Robert Muldoon14 Sir David Beattie nbsp 6 November 1980 10 November 1985 5 years 4 days David Lange15 Sir Paul Reeves nbsp 20 November 1985 29 November 1990 5 years 9 days Geoffrey PalmerMike Moore 16 Dame Catherine Tizard nbsp 12 December 1990 3 March 1996 5 years 104 days Jim Bolger17 Sir Michael Hardie Boys nbsp 21 March 1996 21 March 2001 5 years 0 days Jenny Shipley 18 Dame Silvia Cartwright nbsp 4 April 2001 4 August 2006 5 years 122 days Helen Clark19 Sir Anand Satyanand nbsp 23 August 2006 23 August 2011 5 years 0 days 20 Sir Jerry Mateparae nbsp 31 August 2011 31 August 2016 5 years 0 days John Key21 Dame Patsy Reddy nbsp 28 September 2016 28 September 2021 5 years 0 days Bill English 22 Dame Cindy Kiro nbsp 21 October 2021 Incumbent 2 years 167 days Jacinda ArdernCharles III Chris HipkinsChristopher LuxonNotes edit For their respective lieutenant governors see New Ulster Province and New Munster Province a b New Zealand attained responsible government following the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 Between 1 January 1848 and 7 March 1853 the viceregal representative held the office of governor in chiefReferences edit Former Governors General Beaglehole 2012 Patriated the Governor General Appendix B Letters Patent Constituting the Office of Governor General of New Zealand 1983 Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet DPMC Cabinet Manual Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 19 April 2023 New Zealand s Governor General an historical perspective gg govt nz Government House Retrieved 10 August 2023 Sources editBeaglehole Diana 30 October 2012 Porritt Arthur Espie Dictionary of New Zealand Biography Retrieved 22 April 2013 Governor General of New Zealand Former Governors General gov gen govt nz Archived from the original on 22 February 2013 Retrieved 22 April 2013 James Colin 22 August 2006 The huge challenge ahead of the Maori Queen s successor The New Zealand Herald Archived from the original on 6 February 2012 McLean Gavin October 2006 The Governors New Zealand Governors and Governors General Otago University Press ISBN 978 1 877372 25 4 Republic inevitable Clark The Evening Post 4 March 2002 Patriated the Governor General Ministry for Culture and Heritage 20 December 2012 Retrieved 22 April 2013 External links 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