Photos: Investiture ceremony

More than 40 people are being honoured at Government House in Auckland this week for their outstanding achievements in a range of fields. Steve Deane and Kieran Campbell witnessed yesterday's first investiture.

Hamish Bond and Eric Murray after they were presented with the Member of New Zealand Order of Merit by the Governor-General of New Zealand Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae. Photo / Dean Purcell

Image 1 of 5: Hamish Bond and Eric Murray after they were presented with the Member of New Zealand Order of Merit by the Governor-General of New Zealand Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae. Photo / Dean Purcell

Kia Ora Waitangi 2025
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Kia Ora Waitangi 2025

The week-long festivities have been full of colour ahead of Waitangi Day. Photos / Dean Purcell and Alyse Wright

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