Patsy Reddy

Patsy Reddy, born on May seventeenth, nineteen fifty-four, is a distinguished New Zealand lawyer and academic who made history as the twenty-first governor-general of New Zealand from two thousand sixteen to two thousand twenty-one.

Before her appointment as governor-general, Reddy had an illustrious career in law and public service. She was a partner at a prominent law firm and played a pivotal role in leading a comprehensive review of New Zealand's intelligence agencies. Her expertise also extended to various directorships, including a significant tenure as chair of the New Zealand Film Commission.

Reddy's contributions to the nation include her work as a chief negotiator on Treaty of Waitangi settlements, showcasing her commitment to addressing historical grievances. In two thousand sixteen, Prime Minister John Key recommended her to the Queen for the esteemed role of governor-general, succeeding Sir Jerry Mateparae. Reddy was officially sworn in on September twenty-eighth, two thousand sixteen, embarking on a five-year term as the Queen's representative in New Zealand.