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Cyril Newall

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History of the Governor-General

History of the governor-general

New Zealand has had a governor or (from 1917) governor-general since 1840. The work of these men and women has reflected the constitutional and political history of New Zealand in many ways. Read the full article

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With the appointment of Lord Onslow in 1889, a new type of governor took up residence in Government