Investiture ceremonies continued this morning at Government House Auckland, with seven further recipients acknowledged for their outstanding achievements and service to Aotearoa New Zealand. Sir Ian Mune received his knighthood for a lifetime of service to New Zealand film, television, and theatre. Many New Zealanders will know Sir Ian for his roles co-writing and performing in the classic New Zealand films ‘Sleeping Dogs’ (1977) and ‘Goodbye Pork Pie’ (1981), as well as directing ‘Came a Hot Friday’ (1984). Other recipients received their insignia for services to journalism, gymnastics, Māori health and social services, dance, heritage preservation, and photography. Our warmest congratulations to all those acknowledged at this morning's very special ceremony.
You can find more images from this morning's ceremony in the image gallery for the Auckland Investiture Wednesday 8 May 2024 AM.