Patsy Reddy
governor-general of New Zealand from 2016 to 2021
Dame Patricia Lee Reddy GNZM QSO DStJ (born 17 May 1954) is a New Zealand lawyer and businesswoman. She was the 21st Governor-General of New Zealand from 2016 until 2021.[1][2]
Dame Patsy Reddy | |
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21st Governor-General of New Zealand | |
In office 28 September 2016 – 21 October 2021 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | John Key Bill English Jacinda Ardern |
Preceded by | Sir Jerry Mateparae |
Succeeded by | Dame Cindy Kiro |
Personal details | |
Born | Patricia Lee Reddy 17 May 1954 Matamata, New Zealand |
Spouse(s) |
Geoff Harley (div. 1988) |
Residence | Government House, Wellington |
Alma mater | Victoria University of Wellington |
Profession | Lawyer |
References
change- ↑ "New Governor-General: who is Dame Patsy Reddy?". New Zealand Herald. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ↑ "Dame Patsy Reddy – biographical notes" (PDF). beehive.govt.nz. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 April 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.