Lynda Reid, of Auckland, ONZM, for services to education
As Principal of St Cuthbert’s College in Auckland, Mrs Reid led the school to high levels of academic success. She introduced a range of innovative programmes, championed personalised learning, introduced a second qualification with the International Baccalaureate diploma, and established a residential, experiential education programme at Kahunui to build girls’ resilience and life skills. She established strong professional learning programmes for her teachers. She encouraged partnerships with colleagues in New Zealand and overseas, and in particular with low-decile schools in Auckland. She led several professional and advisory bodies, serving as the Vice President of Independent Schools of New Zealand and as a member of the Ministerial Group on the Reform of the Teachers’ Council. Mrs Reid was a foundation executive board member of the New Zealand Initiative think tank.