The full ceremony from Government House.
This afternoon's recipients -
Dame Denise L’Estrange-Corbet, of Auckland, DNZM, for services to fashion and the community
Mr William (Lindsay) Tisch, of Matamata, QSO, for services as a Member of Parliament
Ms Rachel Brown, of Auckland, ONZM, for services to sustainable business development
Ms Nicola Legat, of Auckland, ONZM, for services to the publishing industry
Mr Wetini Mitai-Ngatai, of Rotorua, ONZM, for services to Māori performing arts
Mr Murray Chandler, of Auckland, MNZM, for services to chess
Dr Renee Liang, of Auckland, MNZM, for services to the arts
Ms Petrina Togi-Sa’ena, of Auckland, MNZM, for services to Pacific music
Reverend Matiu Eru, of Hastings, QSM, for services to Māori and education
Mrs Kathleen Greenwood, of Wellsford, QSM, for services to the community
Mrs Inga Nu’u, of Auckland, QSM, for services to the community