Children’s author David Hill was among the recipients for this afternoon’s investiture ceremony at Government House Wellington. Mr Hill has published over 50 books including See Ya, Simon and Right Where It Hurts, and is also a columnist, playwright, and mentor to emerging writers. Mrs Raana Tuuta received a QSM for her services to Māori and the community. Among her many roles on the Chatham Islands, Mrs Tuuta is the kuia and Kai Karanga for the community, chaired the Island’s Federated Farmers Association, is a board member for the Department of Conservation Chatham Islands Committee and taught kapa haka at Te One Primary School.
For pictures from this ceremony, click here: Wellington Investiture 24 May PM gallery.
