Media release
14 March 2008
Governor-General fractures ankle
The Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, has been forced to reduce his community engagements after fracturing a bone
in his right ankle.
While the Governor-General has been instructed by his doctors to rest his leg, the fracture in no way affects his
ability to carry out his constitutional roles.
The Governor-General accidentally “rolled his ankle” in Christchurch on Wednesday morning. After having an x-ray in
Wellington yesterday morning (Thursday), it was revealed that he had broken a bone in his right ankle. The
Governor-General’s lower leg and foot have been placed in a cast and he is using crutches.
On medical advice, the Governor-General has been instructed to rest his leg for at least a week when it is hoped the
plaster cast can be removed and replaced with a walking cast.
Because of the requirement to rest, the Governor-General has been reluctantly forced to cancel his attendance at some
community events while Mrs Susan Satyanand may represent the Governor-General at some engagements.
ENDS