Twelve remarkable New Zealanders were honoured at an investiture ceremony this afternoon in Wellington, including Sir Chris Parkin who was knighted for services to philanthropy and the arts.
Also acknowledged was Mr Donald Trott who received his CNZM in acknowledgement of his extensive services to opera. Former Black Cap Mr Martin Guptill received his MNZM for services to cricket and Professor Rod MacLeod and Mr Iain Potter each received their ONZM for services to palliative care, and services to sport and health respectively.
Commodore Andrew Brown received his New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration for his leadership during New Zealand’s response to the grounding and sinking of HMNZS MANAWANUI.
You can view photos from the ceremony here: Investiture ceremony 18 May 2026 PM.
