This afternoon began the Wellington investiture ceremonies honouring the New Year 2021 New Zealand Honours recipients. Among those receiving insignia today were environmentalist Sam Judd, who founded Sustainable Coastlines and actor/producer Peter Elliott.
Sir Mason Durie was also welcomed among the select group of 20 living New Zealanders who hold New Zealand’s highest honour, the Order of New Zealand. Sir Mason is an eminent academic who has contributed enormously to Māori health in New Zealand.
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