What do you think of the 2011 New Year honours?

Sir Bob Charles. Photo / Glenn Jeffrey

Opinion

The list of New Year honours has been released. Among the recipients are golfer Sir Bob Charles, who is now a member of the Order of New Zealand. Restricted to 20 living people at any one time, the Order is our country's highest honour.

Inventor Ray Avery has been made Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to philanthropy.

Jeweller Michael Hill has been knighted for services to business and the arts, while Kiwi cooking icon Alison Holst is now Dame Alison.

The complete list of honours recipients is here.

What do you think of the 2011 New Year honours? Here is a selection of Your Views.