Friday afternoon closed the Wellington New Year 2021 investiture ceremonies, with 14 recipients receiving their honours. Celebrated author Elizabeth Knox received a CNZM for services to literature and playwright Victor Roger was awarded an ONZM.
Superintendent John Price also received an ONZM for service to New Zealand Police and the community. Superintendent Price led Canterbury Police response to the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake, the 2017 Port Hills fire. He was also Forward Commander for the 2019 mosque shooting response and was Operation Commander during the Christchurch earthquakes.
