A further eleven inspirational individuals were honoured at Government House Wellington this afternoon, including Dame Dorothy Spotswood in recognition of more than 50 years of services to philanthropy and charitable causes.
Ms Sue Elliott was awarded an ONZM for services to the arts and governance, and Ms Judith Hamilton received her ONZM for services to rowing, including leading Rowing New Zealand's to its most successful Olympics ever in Tokyo.
This afternoon’s ceremony saw five recipients each receive their MNZM in a range of areas including fashion, health, culture, education and business
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