For this week’s final investiture ceremony, Dame Cindy welcomed eight recipients to Government House Auckland. Former Silver Fern Adine Wilson was recognised for her contributions to netball in New Zealand. Ms Wilson played for the Silver Ferns from 1999-2007, was part of the World Cup winning team in 2003, and was captain when the Silver Ferns won their first Commonwealth Games gold in 2006.
Also among those honoured today was Vincent Ashworth, who received a CNZM for services to agriculture. Mr Ashworth was a Senior Agriculturalist with the World Bank, helping farmers in over 30 developing countries with food production. Warm congratulations to all of today’s recipients!
You can find more images from this morning's ceremony in the Investiture Ceremony 27 September 2024 AM image gallery.