As part of Queen's Birthday Honours to mark the Platinum Jubilee two people have joined the Order of New Zealand, among 187 honoured today.
"The health sector in New Zealand relies on women and we've got to value them properly. There are three new Knights Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit, and three new Dame Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Sir Tipene O'Regan said he has received a tsunami of congratulations after being awarded the highest honour.
Former Silver Ferns head coach Ruth Ellina Aitken, Judge Carolyn Henwood and Dr Judith Helen McGregor will be made Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of ...
Hugh Rennie, Ted Manson, Greg Horton and John Monaghan received Queen's Birthday Honours for 2022. Video / NZ Herald / VUW / Getty. NZ Herald.
He became chair of the council, now called the Fonterra Co-operative Council, in 2004, and was in the role until 2007. He chaired the Royal New Zealand Ballet from 1999 to 2003, was a trustee of Theatre Arts Charitable Trust from 1997 to 2013, and chaired the Policy Committee of the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography from 1991 to 2000. In his home community, Monaghan chaired Eketahuna School's board of trustees and was involved in local rugby club leadership. His father and grandfather both led dairy companies in the Tararua district in the days when dozens of co-operatives were scattered around the country. Through GDT sales, more than $10b of milk returns were paid out to Fonterra's 10,000 farmer-shareholders in each of the past three dairy seasons. Monaghan became chair of Fonterra in 2018. A Tararua dairy farmer, Monaghan was an inaugural member of the Fonterra Shareholders' Council, created at the time of the merger to be a watchdog for the interests of the company's farmer-owners. Rennie's citation says his pro bono and community work has covered the arts, science and sport. His fundraising for Saint Kentigern Boys School recently raised $1.8m to refurbish Roselle House. You certainly go through a phase where you think 'my life has been stolen from me.'" Your News is the place for you to save content to read later from any device. Register with us and content you save will appear here so you can access them to read later.
To be a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:HOHEPA, Dr Patrick Wahanga (Patu). For services to Māori culture and education.
He has been a kaumātua for a large number of organisations, including as a member of Haerewa, the Māori Cultural Advisory Group of Auckland Art Gallery. As part of this role, he led the New Zealand delegation accompanying an exhibition of fifty portraits of Māori by pre-eminent painter Gottfried Lindauer to Europe in late 2014. He served as a member of Te Waka Toi, the Māori Board of Creative New Zealand from 2004 and 2008. A leader in the ‘Māori renaissance’ he was the first to advocate for a marae at the University of Auckland. In the 1980s he wrote a report for the government on the establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal, and repeal of the Māori Affairs Act. From 1997 to 2007, he served as the Commissioner of the Māori Language Commission, heavily promoting Te Reo Māori and developing proficiency testing.
A host of New Zealanders have been honoured for their service in the 2022 Queen's Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours list.
Here is the full list of Queen's Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours recipients for 2022: The Order of New Zealand. To be additional Members of the Order.
Former Dunedin bass-baritone opera singer Jonathan Lemalu has credited his family, his tutors and "the huge support" from Dunedin's multicultural, school, ...
She has coached and managed netball teams throughout her teaching years and held executive roles on the Eastern Southland Netball Committee, including president. But even during my time at school and beyond, the generation after me have had so many opportunities and it’s not only welcomed, it’s embraced now as part of the culture." "But there’s this thing that, I was always looked upon on a sports field as very different to other people. It’s kind of a seductive environment to get involved in." "Everything that I do, I don’t do it for recognition. "We have a lot of transient people who come here for work. She is also a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. I’ve made some of my best friends being involved with the Masters Games." It’s a huge honour indeed, particularly in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year." "It’s certainly an honour, and has taken me somewhat by surprise. They all deserve a medal." "I’m proud to represent us all.
Press Release – New Zealand Government. Dr Collin Fonotau Tukuitonga a Pacific champion during the COVID 19 pandemic has been made a Knight in the Queens ...
This has become a hub for Māori and Pacific learning. “A formidable sportsman, Luteru has scored a truly amazing 18,145 runs across all cricket’s formats. Dr Tukuitonga , a Niuean, has been a champion of many health initiatives from …
Single scull champion Emma Twigg and women's pair winners Kerri Williams (nee Gowler) and Grace Prendergast provided two of the most memorable moments for the ...
Sometimes it's a bit hard to let all the moments sink in, so it's pretty amazing." "That's the million dollar question and one I keep pondering. It's been pretty exceptional kicking off with the gold in Tokyo and then finding out Charlotte was pregnant not long after. It's one of those ones you get in your email inbox and think is this a joke? Twigg has one of the great redemption stories in New Zealand sport. Her career has included Olympic, senior, U23 and junior world titles in the single scull.
Former Silver Ferns coach and Paeroa local Ruth Aitken has become a dame for her services to netball. Aitken was already an Officer of the New Zealand Order of ...
Hahei fireman Ian Carter was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for his services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community. She was also an initial trustee of the New Zealand AIDS Foundation. She is now a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Aitken's message to those wanting to make a career like hers was clear: "whatever your passion – pursue it! Other new Waikato members of the New Zealand Order of Merit include Adrienne Dalton of Miranda for her services to conservation and youth, Manaia local Makareta Desai for her services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community, Cambridge rowing champions Emma Twigg and Kerri Williams for their services to rowing and Miranda Shorebird advocate Keith Woodley for his services to shorebird conservation. Thames resident Walter (Wati) Ngamane was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori and tourism. Also, an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit is Bub (Hera) White of Raglan for her services to Māori and tertiary education. Thames woman Denise Messiter has become an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to Māori and health. She returned to New Zealand in 2016 and has been a member of the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand since 2017 and a life member of Netball New Zealand since 2021. Also receiving an honour was Dr Miriam Saphira of Matatoki, who became a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the LGBTQIA+ community. Other new Waikato Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit include blood transfusion expert and alcohol harm awareness advocate Dr David Woodfield for his services to transfusion medicine, and internationally renowned cricket player Ross Taylor of Hamilton for services to cricket and Pacific communities. Aitken was already an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, an honour she received in 2011.
Dated at Wellington this 6th day of June 2022. MICHAEL WEBSTER, Secretary and Registrar, The Order of New Zealand. The New Zealand Order of Merit. The Queen has ...
Mr Mervyn Paul Huxford, of Auckland. For services to hockey and the community. Mr Michael Compton Cole, of Auckland. For services to the Coastguard and the RSA. Ms Cheryll Bronwyn Martin, of Auckland. For services to the community. Mr Bill Rangi Urale, of Auckland. For services to music and the community. Ms Stacey Anne Shortall, of Wellington. For services to the law and the community. The Reverend Victoria Pernel Terrell, of Auckland. For services to the disability community. Ms Jo Mere Pilkington, of Auckland. For services to the events sector and the community. Mr Siaosi Fa’alogo, of Porirua. For services to the New Zealand Police and the community. Mrs Tolupene Peau, of Auckland. For services to the Tokelau community. Mr Hurimoana Nui Dennis, of Auckland. For services to Māori and the community. Dr Gordon Ian Nicholson, of Auckland. For services to health and the community. Dr Alastair MacCormick, of Auckland. For services to tertiary education and the community.
The Order of New Zealand The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday and Platinum Jubilee, to make the ...
Mr Mervyn Paul Huxford, of Auckland. For services to hockey and the community. Mr Michael Compton Cole, of Auckland. For services to the Coastguard and the RSA. Ms Cheryll Bronwyn Martin, of Auckland. For services to the community. Mr Bill Rangi Urale, of Auckland. For services to music and the community. Ms Stacey Anne Shortall, of Wellington. For services to the law and the community. The Reverend Victoria Pernel Terrell, of Auckland. For services to the disability community. Ms Jo Mere Pilkington, of Auckland. For services to the events sector and the community. Mr Siaosi Fa'alogo, of Porirua. For services to the New Zealand Police and the community. Mrs Tolupene Peau, of Auckland. For services to the Tokelau community. Mr Hurimoana Nui Dennis, of Auckland. For services to Māori and the community. Dr Gordon Ian Nicholson, of Auckland. For services to health and the community. Dr Alastair MacCormick, of Auckland. For services to tertiary education and the community.
Dated at Wellington this 6th day of June 2022. MICHAEL WEBSTER, Secretary and Registrar, The Order of New Zealand. The New Zealand Order of Merit. The Queen has ...
Mr Mervyn Paul Huxford, of Auckland. For services to hockey and the community. Mr Michael Compton Cole, of Auckland. For services to the Coastguard and the RSA. Ms Cheryll Bronwyn Martin, of Auckland. For services to the community. Mr Bill Rangi Urale, of Auckland. For services to music and the community. Ms Stacey Anne Shortall, of Wellington. For services to the law and the community. The Reverend Victoria Pernel Terrell, of Auckland. For services to the disability community. Ms Jo Mere Pilkington, of Auckland. For services to the events sector and the community. Mr Siaosi Fa’alogo, of Porirua. For services to the New Zealand Police and the community. Mrs Tolupene Peau, of Auckland. For services to the Tokelau community. Mr Hurimoana Nui Dennis, of Auckland. For services to Māori and the community. Dr Gordon Ian Nicholson, of Auckland. For services to health and the community. Dr Alastair MacCormick, of Auckland. For services to tertiary education and the community.