Rugby World Cup 2015

Rugby is a game built on values – respect, pride, team work and discipline.

I feel we need to ensure that we become the gold standard of sporting governance.

It is an honour to be here at Putiki marae, so close to the Whanganui River

One simple lesson from history is that when people come together to talk, to exchange ideas and to develop common goals, wonderful things can happen.

As I believe you say in China, “one generation plants the trees in whose shade another generation rests”.

This GREAT Festival is a statement from the United Kingdom that we are excited about partnering with China in creativity and innovation.

I can barely think of another country on earth which pays so much reverence to its ancient customs whilst also being so outwardly modern.

I hope that wherever the future takes you, that you will continue to be role models and to inspire others through sport.

No hundredth birthday greeting will give greater pleasure to deliver than the one I give to you, along with these New Colours today.

These men and women would no longer be defined by their injuries but as competitors, athletes and team mates.

Football, then as now, had the power to bring people together and break down barriers.

This is a generation that urgently needs our help, for their future and the future prosperity of Africa.

This really is a most beautiful country.

These games have shown the very best of the human spirit.

You have truly honoured the memory of Captain Flinders in London.

The Invictus Games this September will give these inspirational people the opportunity to showcase their talent and in doing so, prove that anything is really possible.

We go away with wonderful memories, and George goes away with his cuddly wombat, which he has taken to chewing so lovingly.

I was well prepared: the affection that my grandmother The Queen has for this nation is infectious.

On this visit, I have no doubt that it will be Catherine and not just me who falls for New Zealand.