At this afternoon’s investiture ceremony, seven more remarkable New Zealanders were honoured for their service across a range of fields.
Mr Tony Falkenstein received his CNZM for services to philanthropy and business education. Mr Falkenstein has been integral in funding and enabling international exchanges for business students at both the University of Auckland and Waikato University.
Also honoured was former White Ferns captain Ms Sophie Devine who received her ONZM for services to cricket. Ms Devine led the White Ferns to a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, to their maiden T20 World Cup title in 2024 and holds the record for the fastest ever 50 in Women’s T20 International cricket, from 18 balls.
Other recipients who were honoured for services to the community, business and women, journalism, cancer research, and the Punjabi community.
You can view images from the ceremony here: Investiture ceremony 15 April 2026 PM.
