Dame Cindy welcomed nine recipients to Government House Wellington for their investiture ceremony this afternoon, including horticulturalist Murray McPhail, who founded LeaderBrand in 1975. The fresh produce company has now grown to become one of the largest employers in Tairāwhiti. Also among those recognised was Associate Professor Tristram Ingham, who received an ONZM for his advocacy for the disability community. His contributions include helping to establish Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled people, and being a representative on the Independent Monitoring Mechanism (IMM) to the United Nations.
For more photos, click here: Wellington Investitures 23 May PM gallery.
