This morning the Administrator of the Government, Dame Susan Glazebrook presented insignia to a further ten recipients of some of the last New Zealand Royal Honours to be approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Sir Hugh Rennie received the accolade of a Knight for his significant contributions across business, law, governance and the community. Mrs Marama Tuuta, MNZM was acknowledged for her work in education and on behalf of Ngati Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa. Les Lehi Tenise Atoni, MNZM was acknowledged for his work for the Tokelauan community. Expert Raranga exponent Mrs Wini Solomon received her QSM for services to Maori culture and heritage, and Mrs Vivien Morton received her QSM for her work with Plunket.
