Honours for people making Northland a better place
A martial artist, firefighter, dementia researcher, conservationists and more.
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Honoured: Transpower chair Keith Turner
"When it doesn’t perform, everybody notices. When it does perform, nobody notices.”
Knighted: Billionaire philanthropist Sir Ted Manson
'Mum’s kindness has allowed me to be the person I am today. She guided and loved me.'
Knighthood for lifetime of Waikato community leadership: Sir John Gallagher
Sir John Gallagher is particularly proud of his work with Habitat for Humanity Hamilton.
‘Incredibly grateful’: Ian Foster reacts to New Year Honour
The former All Blacks coach has been made a companion of the NZOM.
Honoured: My Food Bag’s Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie
“It’s not an award for us, it’s an award for the industry.”
New Year 2025 Honours List
Celebrating those who are to be made knights or dames companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year's Honours list. Video / NZ Herald
Lydia Ko youngest ever to be made a dame
'You don’t really grow up thinking, ‘Oh, I’m going to become a dame',' says star golfer.
Services to Māori and education recognised with ONZM
Heke Huata has been involved in the cultural performing arts and education for 4 decades.
Havelock North’s Prue Lamerton made ONZM for services to nuclear medicine
An ONZM for a pioneer in medical science and a gift to Hawke's Bay.
‘Very honoured’: Ōtāne volunteer firefighter of 50 years receives King’s Service Medal
John Oliver has served with the Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade for more than 50 years.
‘An honour’: Māori educator reflects on receiving ONZM
Northland educator Dr Te Tuhi Robust honoured as ONZM for services to Māori and education.
New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients named
Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.
‘In my DNA’: Life of voluntary work sees Mary Anne Eyles awarded NY Honour
'I’m always looking for ways to be involved and to work with good people and help others.'
Hawke’s Bay cricket coach receives New Year Honour
The coach and mentor guided a Hawke's Bay high school to three national cricket titles.
Olly Newland gets honour for work in real estate, Jewish community, music
Greatest legacy with wife Merle is 'to provide a good example to children and grandchildren'.
Waikato region home to 25 New Year Honours recipients
Among them are a businessman, a former All Blacks coach, an artist and a wood turner.
Sir Richard Faull: From student to esteemed brain researcher
Sir Richard Faull to receive Honorary Doctor of Science from Otago University on 11 Dec.
Mokopuna launches clothing line celebrating Dame Whina Cooper's values
The collection honours land march pioneer's enduring values.
Lifetime achievement: Tā Pita Sharples and Neil Finn get Icon Awards
Tā Pita Sharples and Neil Finn win the 2024 Arts Foundation Icon Award for lifetime achievement.
Prince William makes republican Jacinda Ardern a dame
Ardern wore a traditional Māori kākahu cloak while accepting the honour.
Change of guard for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua
Dame Naida Glavish bows out of Rūnanga board service.
Dame June's passing marks the end of an era for Urban Māori
The matriarch of Māoridom died on Saturday morning at Otamaroa.
'You’ve got to accept old age': Mad Butcher steps back from public life
Peter Leitch says his memory is going but he's still as sharp as a tack.
'Nice pat on the back': Race starter made Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
McGovern said it is also recognition for racing participants who work behind the scenes.
Māori health advocate Dr Matire Harwood acknowledged with honour
A university dean and Papakura GP has been recognised for her tireless mahi for Māori.
King's Birthday honours: Former Ngāi Tahu CEO 'delighted' with CNZM
The iwi's first female leader, Arihia Bennett, says it is a 'shared acknowledgement'.
Manukau champion 'Nanny Annie' Candy gets honour
A veteran educator is humbled by an award for services to Māori and local government.
Gisborne's Fred Lewis receives NZOM for services to philanthropy and sport
Gisborne's Fred Lewis honoured for services to philanthropy and sport.
A journey of faith, language and service: Presbyterian Minister receives ONZM
Reverend Kaio has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Reid Fletcher recognised for nearly 50 years of service to wine industry
Reid Fletcher is honoured for his service to the Gisborne and New Zealand wine industry.
National honour for land management stalwart Kerry Hudson an email surprise
Land conservator Kerry Hudson has been named a Member of the NZ Order of Merit.
'Truly humbled': Jamie Mackay receives King's Birthday Honour
NZME host thought his mates were having him on when he made the Honours list.