Dame Cindy Kiro Sworn-In As New Zealand's 22nd Governor-General

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 21: (L-R) Clarke Gayford, Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern, Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, husband Dr Richard Davies and Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard pose during a swearing-in ceremony at Parliament on October 21, 2021 in Wellington, New Zealand. Dame Cindy Kiro becomes New Zealand's 22nd Governor-General, after taking over the role from Dame Patsy Reddy. Dame Cindy Kiro is the first female Māori Governor-General. The Governor-General is the Sovereign's representative in New Zealand, responsible for carrying out a number of formal duties, including dissolving and opening Parliament, and giving Royal assent to passed bills so they become law. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)