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Dame Silvia's appointment welcomed

Published: Thu 24 Aug 2000 06:28 PM
Rt Hon Jenny Shipley
Leader of the Opposition
Thursday 24 August 2000
Dame Silvia's appointment welcomed
Opposition Leader Jenny Shipley today warmly welcomed the announcement of Dame Silvia Cartwright as New Zealand's next Governor-General.
"Dame Silvia is a gifted New Zealander who has contributed a lot to the country and will contribute more in this role.
"I have worked closely with Dame Silvia and New Zealanders can be confident she will do a good job," Mrs Shipley said.
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