Investiture ceremonies continued this afternoon at Government House Auckland, hosted by Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand. Emeritus Professor David Simmons received the insignia of a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for his pioneering work on sustainable tourism across both tertiary institutions and government – while Ms Betty-Anne Monga received the insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to music, including as part of the legendary poly-funk group, Ardijah. Many congratulations to all of today's recipients.
![Emeritus Professor David Simmons, CNZM, of Christchurch, for services to tourism and tertiary education](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_full_column/public/2023-04/gg-apr23-investiture11pm%20064.jpg?itok=vrSjhOyJ)
You can find more images from this afternoon's ceremony here.