Mrs Chris Duggan, of Ātiamuri, MNZM for services to science education
Chris Duggan founded House of Science in 2014, a not-for-profit organisation with the mission to ensure science education is accessible, engaging and effective for primary school students. Under her leadership as Chief Executive Officer, The House of Science has since provided more than 200,000 students with bilingual, curriculum-aligned science kits delivered to hundreds of schools across New Zealand. Her work has had a profound impact on revitalising science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. Mrs Duggan also provides professional development to trainee teachers at various tertiary institutions, equipping the next generation of primary educators to deliver engaging and effective science lessons.