Mrs Luen Hoani, of Auckland, KSM for services to Māori language education
Mrs Luen Hoani manages Te Kohanga Reo o Ngā Tikanga Pono on Auckland’s North Shore, where she has supported kaiako teaching te reo Māori for more than 35 years. She chairs Te Puna Hauora o Te Raki Paewhenua Board of Trustees, which provides wraparound services of primary healthcare, social services, whānau ora and iwi support, particularly for those with high and complex needs. She is a Director of Te Puna Whānau Ora Network Alliance. Mrs Hoani was involved with North Shore Māori Women’s Welfare League and has contributed to the Northcote Tigers Rugby League and Sports Club.