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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.
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.