Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died in Balmoral on 8 September 2022 (GMT) at age 96. She had reigned as Queen of the Commonwealth, including New Zealand, for 70 years. As a nation, New Zealand mourns the loss of our longest-reigning Sovereign.
The Governor-General has released information about what her death means for New Zealand. This will continue to be updated with new information as it comes to hand.
You can read the statement from the Governor-General here.(external link)
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed New Zealanders’ deep sadness at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, describing Her Majesty as a monarch with an unwavering sense of duty.
You can read the statement from the Beehive here.(external link)
On behalf of the New Zealand judiciary, Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann has today paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
You can read the statement from the Chief Justice here.(external link)
Further information is also available on the Royal Family’s website(external link).
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