Patsy Reddy
21st Governor-General of New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dame Patricia Lee Reddy GNZM CVO QSO DStJ (born 17 May 1954) is a New Zealand lawyer and businesswoman who served as the 21st governor-general of New Zealand from 2016 to 2021.
Quick Facts 21st Governor-General of New Zealand, Monarch ...
Dame Patsy Reddy | |
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21st Governor-General of New Zealand | |
In office 28 September 2016 – 28 September 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 (1954-05-17) 17 May 1954 (age 69) Matamata, New Zealand |
Spouse(s) |
Geoff Harley (div. 1988) |
Alma mater | Victoria University of Wellington |
Profession | Lawyer |
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Before becoming governor-general, Reddy was a partner of a law firm, headed a major review of intelligence agencies, held multiple directorships, chaired the New Zealand Film Commission and worked as a chief negotiator on Treaty of Waitangi settlements. Prime Minister John Key advised the Queen to appoint Reddy to succeed Sir Jerry Mateparae as the Queen's representative, and Reddy was sworn in for a five-year term on 28 September 2016.