Dame Helen Winkelmann and Mr Hurimoana Dennis, of Auckland, MNZM for services to Māori and the community
Hurimoana Dennis is Chair of Te Puea Memorial Marae. Under his leadership, relationships between the Board of Trustees and wider Marae whānau were rejuvenated, a strategy and business plan were established, financial stability was achieved, and a Marae rebuild and Transitional Housing programme were initiated. He is a member of the National Kohanga Reo Trust and Chair of the Board of Trustees for Te Paa (People at Risk Solutions), which focuses on the care and re-integration of people released from prison. Mr Dennis has been instrumental in the Taumata Kōrero forum of 16 Māori providers, delivering COVID-19 vaccination services, food and medicine access, and rangatahi support across Tamaki Makaurau.