This morning, eleven Royal Honours recipients and their guests were welcomed to the first of nine investiture ceremonies to be held this month at Government House Wellington. Recipients included Yolanda Soryl, CNZM, who was acknowledged for her work in developing phonics education, Professor Frank Bloomfield, ONZM, whose research has advanced knowledge of fetal development and infant nutrition, and Dr Graeme Elliott, ONZM, who was recognised for his research into New Zealand's endangered birds and the threats to their survival. Our warmest congratulations to all the recipients.
More photos can be found here: Wellington Investitures 21 May AM media gallery.