Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Governor-General fractures ankle
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
Gordon Campbell: On The Risks Of AI In The Workplace
Dayenu: Condemning Use Of Government Funding For Extremist Report On Antisemitism
PSA: Councils Must Work With Unions And Communities In Fast-Track Reform
Tauranga City Council: Mauao Restoration Work Has Begun
Horizon Research: New Poll Finds High Concern About Fuel Situation
Tiaki Wai: Over 1,150 People Give Feedback On Tiaki Wai Water Services Strategy
Greenpeace Aotearoa: Israeli Forces Illegally Attack Peaceful Humanitarian Flotilla
