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Maori And Military Assist Satyanand Into G-G Role

Published: Wed 23 Aug 2006 02:07 PM
Maori And Military Assist Satyanand Into G-G Role


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This morning Anand Satyanand was sworn in on the steps of Parliament as the first New Zealand Governor-General of Asian descent. Prior to the swearing in Mr Satyanand recieved garlands from the Asian community and he also received a traditional Maori welcome. It appeared most of New Zealand's armed forces not on active service overseas were involved in the swearing in of New Zealand's 19th Governor-General.
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