Leslie Holborow

Emeritus Professor Leslie Holborow, of Paekakariki, received the Insignia of a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for services to education and the community.  Emeritus Professor Holborow has contributed to university education in New Zealand for more than 20 years.  He was the Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University for 12 years until 1998, during which time the student roll doubled, income trebled, and its international reputation was strengthened.  He also oversaw the establishment of the Victoria University Foundation and the Adam Art Gallery and the development of the Pipitea campus.  Professor Holborow has also been involved with music and was a member of the Friends of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Committee and the Music Federation Management Board.  He served as chair of the Lilburn Residence Trust and the Wellington Group of the Wagner Society and as a trustee of the New Zealand Quartet.  Professor Holborow is pictured with Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and his family, after the investiture ceremony.