For this year’s final investiture ceremony, Dame Cindy welcomed nine recipients to Government House Auckland. Among them was Dame Theresa Gattung, who was recognised for services to women, governance and philanthropy. Dame Theresa, who was the first female CEO of an NZX listed company, co-founded the Gattung Foundation to support education and communities, reduce inequality and poverty, and to advocate for animal welfare. She also helped establish Coralus – an organisation supporting female innovators and entrepreneurs.
Also among those recognised was Silver Ferns icon Temepara Bailey, who has won a World Cup and two Commonwealth gold medals with our national netball team. Warm congratulations to all today’s recipients!
You can find more images from today's ceremony in the Investiture Ceremony 2 October 2024 AM image gallery.