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Knight worries about art funding
Auckland arts patron James Wallace is worried about financial support for the arts by upcoming generations of wealthy professionals.
Herald columnist humbled by award
Garth George never thought his achievements would land him on the New Year Honours list.
What do you think of the 2011 New Year honours?
Share your opinion of the 2011 New Year honours recipients - including Sir Bob Charles, Alison Holst and Ryan Nelsen.
Golfing legend greets honour with a plea
Sir Bob is a firm believer in the wider benefits of participation in sport and hopes his appointment will inspire young New Zealanders to become involved.
Michael Hill: knight, and man with mission
It took Michael Hill 40 years to set a goal for himself. But once he did, he says, life took care of itself.
<i>New Year Honours</i>: Full 2011 list
The country's highest honour, the Order of new Zealand, is restricted to 20 living people at any time.
Nation's favourite Aussie makes list
Steve Price thought he was being sold a dummy when he found out he would be made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Queen requests officials become lifelong 'Right Honourables'
The Queen has asked that NZ Prime Ministers, Governors General, Speakers of the House and Chief Justices be referred to as "Right Honourable" for the rest of their lives.