The final investiture ceremony for this Auckland round saw six notable New Zealanders recognised for their contributions across a range of spheres.
Congratulations to Dr Mike Matthews, of Hamilton, CNZM, for services to food technology and the food industry; Dr George Mason, of New Plymouth, ONZM, for services to conservation, philanthropy and the community; Gary Wilson, of Pukekohe, ONZM, for services to Māori and Pacific journalism and broadcasting; Dr David Codyre, of Auckland, MNZM, for services to mental health;Barb Cuthbert, of Auckland, QSM, for services to cycling and transport advocacy; Gillian Vaughan, of Papakura, QSM, for services to wildlife conservation
![Image of Dr Mike Matthews, of Hamilton, CNZM, for services to food technology and the food industry](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_full_column/public/2020-07/01%20Dr%20Mike%20Matthews%20%283%29.jpg?itok=EHCf5OZC)
![Image of Gillian Vaughan, of Papakura, QSM, for services to wildlife conservation](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_full_column/public/2020-07/06%20Gillian%20Vaughan%20%282%29.jpg?itok=Amuk2bmM)