To begin the final week of Wellington’s King’s Birthday 2024 investiture ceremonies, Dame Cindy welcomed 10 recipients to Government House. Among them was Gemma New, who received an ONZM for services to music direction. She has conducted over 50 orchestras around the world, including in the United States, Canada, Scotland, and holds the distinction of being the first woman to be the Principal Conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Also among those recognised was David Cade, who received a KSM for services to conservation and bio-security awareness. He is a leading advocate for the control and reduction of didymo – an invasive pest that harms our fresh waters.
To view images from this morning's ceremony, go to this link Investiture Ceremony 10 September 2024.
