Governor General Anand Satyanand of New Zealand

National leader Dr Don Brash said, "Judge Satyanand has had a long period of public service in both judicial and quasi-judicial roles, and I congratulate him on his appointment.
Anand Satyanand is of Indo-Fijian descent and a former New Zealand lawyer, judge and ombudsman.
Satyanand was born and raised in Auckland to an Indo-Fijian and Anglo-Indian family.
Later, when Satyanand was a law student, he helped Clive Edwards (later Tongan deputy prime minister) when he stood in Auckland Central for National.
Satyanand was appointed by Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand, on the advice of Prime Minister Helen Clark.
Satyanand is the first Governor-General not to hold a knighthood (Colonel Thomas Gore Browne, Governor of New Zealand 1855-1861, was knighted in office.
In 1995 Satyanand was appointed as an ombudsman, completing two five-year terms in February 2005.
Throughout his career, Satyanand has contributed to professional legal education in New Zealand and internationally.
Satyanand has a long-standing interest in international affairs and New Zealand's place in the world.
Satyanand was born in Auckland on July 22, 1944.
Anand Satyanand has been sworn in Wednesday at Parliament as NewZealandGovernor General.
Throughout his working life Satyanand has made a substantial contribution to legal reform and legal education, Prime Minister Helen Clark said.
the first Asian to hold this post.
born-and-bred, he traces his roots to India.
Satyanand is on a week-long visit to India to strengthen ties between the two nations after New Zealand dropped its opposition to the Indo-US nuclear deal.
Satyanand was born and raised in Auckland.
Satyanand is the first Governor-General of Asian descent.
Satyanand married in 1970 and has three adult children.
Judge Satyanand has the experience, respect and demeanour to fulfil the various demands of this most important constitutional role in the manner we expect in New Zealand.
When asked by the media in April his view of New Zealand becoming a republic, Satyanand said "I am an admirer of our country's present constitutional arrangements and the mechanisms which enable a straightforward change of government and our connection with our historical past.
Satyanand is the first New Zealander of Asian descent to reach the helm of the government in the land of Kiwis.
Satyanand said India and New Zealand have much in common, including use of the English language, a Westminster parliamentary democracy, a common law-based legal system, Commonwealth ties and sporting affiliations in cricket and hockey.
The Hon Anand Satyanand was sworn in as New Zealands 19th Governor-General for a five-year term in August 2006.
The Hon Anand Satyanand was born and raised in Auckland, where he attended Richmond Road School in Ponsonby, and Sacred Heart College in Glen Innes.
Mrs Satyanand was active in the Auckland Plunket Society and local kindergarten committees.
Judge Satyanand has had a multi-faceted career as a lawyer, a judge, and an ombudsman.
Throughout his working life Judge Satyanand has made a substantial contribution to legal reform and legal education.
Judge Satyanand has close ties to Asia and to the Pacific.
His Excellency Satyanand is in India on a state visit, the first ever by a New Zealand Governor General to India.
privilege, Satyanand said he was committed to doing the best for New Zealand.
and positive aspects discussed, affirmed and celebrated.
born in Auckland on July 22, 1944, to immigrant parents.
Satyanand said he had decided to issue an annual New Year's message to bring attention to a number of issues New Zealanders might consider as they looked to the future.
Judge Satyanand has pursued a number of interests alongside his judicial and ombudsman work, for example in legal education, law reform and prison parole work.
New Zealand Governor-General Anand Satyanand met Maharashtra Governor S.
five year term as a Parliamentary Ombudsman.
Anand Satyanand, a PIO, was sworn in as New Zealands new governor general on August 23rd, 2006.
Satyanand was made a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DCNZM) in the Queens Birthday Honors in 2005.
Mr Satyanand is an Indo-Fijian Catholic - "a 'most-but-not-every-Sunday' Catholic," as he describes himself.
The pair have three adult children and "they are very proud of their dad", Mrs Satyanand says like a mother.
education in New Zealand and internationally.
in Auckland on 22 July, 1944 and raised in New Zealand.
North, Waitakere, Otahuhu and Auckland.
Satyanand was born and raised in New Zealand (his parents were Indo-Fijians) and last held the job of the Parliaments ombudsman.
They moved to New Zealand, where Judge Satyanand was born and went to school and university.
Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) New Zealand Governor-General Anand Satyanand met Maharashtra Governor S.
Born in 1944 in Auckland, Satyanand had a multi-faceted career as a lawyer, judge and ombudsman, before his appointment as governor-general.
Our two countries have much in common, including use of the English language, a Westminster parliamentary democracy, a common law-based legal system, Commonwealth ties and sporting affiliations in cricket and hockey,' Satyanand has said.
While I was born and bred in New Zealand, it is a great honour to return to the homeland of my grandparents, representing my country as governor-general of New Zealand,' Satyanand has said.
Anand Satyanand expressed happiness at the visit to his native State after many years.
Anand Satyanand said he was impressed by the development in Andhra Pradesh.
Anand Satyanand sworn in New Zealand governor generalByAjay Kutty, IANS, Wed, Aug 23, 2006Total Views : 79 Previous | Next | Send to Friend Wellington : Amid a fanfare of trumpets and a 21-gun salute, Anand Satyanand has been sworn in on the steps of parliament as the first New Zealand governor-general of Asian descent.
Calling the role an "extraordinary privilege", Satyanand said he was committed to doing the best for New Zealand.
Satyanand said he wanted to see the country's strengths and positive aspects discussed, affirmed and celebrated.
Satyanand was born in Auckland on July 22, 1944, to immigrant parents.