This morning six recipients were honoured at their investiture ceremony in Auckland, as well as the family of one recipient who had sadly. Recipients include Distinguished Professor Marson Conder, for his contributions to mathematics and Afamasaga Vaafusuaga Telesia Alipia, who has done amazing work in Pacific early childhood education.
Dame Patsy discovered a connection to one of this morning’s recipients, Mr Rowan Garrett, who received his QSM for services to brass bands. Mr Garrett and Dame Patsy’s father, Neil Reddy, were both foundation members of the Kerepehi Brass Band in 1946. Mr Garrett joined the band as a 10 year old and has been a member for the past 70 years.
