Dame Cindy presented insignia to six Honours recipients this afternoon at the Christchurch Town Hall. Dr Michael Dunbier was acknowledged for services to agricultural science, including as Director of DSIR Crop Research, and foundation CEO of the New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research Ltd. Francis and Shireen Helps were also acknowledged for services to wildlife conservation, particularly in their support of kororā (little penguins) and hoiho (yellow eyed penguins). Sincere congratulations to all of this afternoon's recipients.
You can find more images from the ceremony here.