Service to the RNZAF recognised
Squadron Leader James Jennings, of Palmerston North, and Group Captain (Rtd) Mary Cox, of Wellington, were honoured for their service to the New Zealand Defence Force. Mr Jennings received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit while Ms Cox received the Distinguished Service Decoration. They are pictured after the investiture ceremony with the Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, Lt General Jerry Mateparae, Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force, and Air Vice Marshal Graham Lintott, Chief of Air Force.