The eleven Honours recipients at this afternoon's investiture ceremony included Michael Hollings, who became the first Royal New Zealand Honours recipient to receive the insignia for a King's Service Order (KSO), in recognition of his work in distance education, the revitalisation of te reo Māori within the Public Service, kohanga reo and theatre. Tere Gilbert (ONZM) was also recognised for her services to Māori language education. ONZM insignia were presented to Professor Emerita Nicola Peart for her services to the law, and to Gordon Glentworth for his services to the livestock and dairy industries.
To view images from the ceremony, go to this link Investiture Ceremony 3 September pm.
