At this afternoon’s investiture ceremony, former All Blacks coach John Hart received a CNZM for services to sports governance. Mr Hart chaired the New Zealand 2011 Group, which managed the 2011 Rugby World Cup, hosted in New Zealand for the second time. He has also been heavily involved in the New Zealand Golf Open Tournament, and is a director of the Blues Rugby Club Board.
Also among those recognised was Marama Royal, who is Chair of Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei Trust, and led the launch of the Toi Ora Health Insurance Scheme.
To view images from the ceremony, go to this link Investiture Ceremony 21 May 2025PM.