GG thanks retiring Usher of the Black Rod
Monday, 7 November 2005, 10:05 am
Press Release: Governor General
7 November 2005
Governor-General thanks retiring Usher
of the Black Rod
Colonel William (Bill) Nathan, OBE,
ED, has retired from the position of the Usher of the Black
Rod. Colonel Nathan of Te Atiawa-Pipitea, Ngati Kahungunu
and Ngai Tahu was appointed to the position in 1993, and has
served as Black Rod and an Honorary Officer of the
Governor-General's household under three Governors-General,
Dame Catherine Tizard, Sir Michael Hardie Boys and Dame
Silvia Cartwright.
Dame Silvia has thanked Colonel Nathan
warmly for his dedicated service to her and her predecessors
over the last 12 years. She has very much appreciated the
dedication and dignity he has brought to the role of Black
Rod and to ceremonial events, including the presentation of
credentials and investitures at Government House.
Mr
David Baguley, Director of the Honours Secretariat in the
Cabinet Office, will act as Black Rod on a temporary basis
until a new appointment is made.
ENDS
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