Nine recipients were welcomed to Government House this afternoon for their investiture ceremony, including Elizabeth Cunningham, who received a KSO for services to governance. Mrs Cunningham has been heavily involved with the Māori Women’s Welfare League, helped lead Environment Canterbury’s climate change policy, and is the elective representative of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.
Also among those recognised was Ligi Hetutū, who received a KSM for services to the Niuean community. She established Niue language classes on the Wellington region, chairs the Wellington Niuean Language committee and holds several roles with the Wellington Niuean Presbyterian Church. Congratulations to all this afternoon’s recipients.
For more photos, click here: 5 September PM Investiture Media Gallery.