Lynn Grieveson writes on environment and education, is sub-editor at Newsroom Pro and a contributing photographer to Newsroom.

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Photo essay: New Government sworn in

The new Labour-led coalition government has been sworn in by Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy.

Newsroom's Lynn Grieveson photographed the day's events - the formalities and the festivities.

In the gallery below, click through to see the day as it unfolded.

Scroll or swipe vertically to navigate through the gallery. (Smartphone users: Tilt your phones sideways for optimal viewing.)

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