Investiture ceremonies continued this morning at Government House Wellington, with twelve more inspirational individuals receiving their insignia.
Professor Sir Graham Le Gros was knighted for his considerable service to medical science. The Reverend Dr Patricia Allan, one of the first women to be ordained in New Zealand was recognised with an ONZM for services to survivors of abuse.
Other recipients were honoured for a wide range of causes including services to conservation, education, the Coastguard, rowing and Pacific communities. Warmest congratulations to all of this morning’s recipients.
You can view more images from the ceremony here: Investiture ceremony 19 May 2026 AM.