
Former Raetihi School principal recognised for services to Pacific education
'I disrupted the system somewhat by inviting the community to be a part of things.'
'I disrupted the system somewhat by inviting the community to be a part of things.'
Where among the many options will King Charles and Queen Camilla spend their time?
'Without the community, we are a nobody.'
Wayne Norrie has been honoured with an ONZM.
Rotorua's Reverend Tom Poata has been acknowledged.
Rod Graham has been active in the art and education communities for more than 50 years.
The self-described republican accepted it as 'a way to say thank you' to supporters.
An expert shares the ins and outs of the honours system.
Frew has been working for half a century for the Ruapehu and Whanganui communities.
Pat Wyatt has received the Queen's Service Medal for services to netball.
John Taylor has been dedicated to the disability sector for more than 35 years.
'I think history will show that we have done a pretty damn good job.'
The health professional is proud to have helped give Pacific people a voice.
Vegetable-growing, IT, a four-day week, journalism: honours for leaders in their fields.
'It has just been a lifetime passion. I can't see my life without it.'
Te Maari Anahera Whare has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
The King's Birthday Honours list in full.
Murray Warrington, MNZM, joined the Hastings Citizens Band in 1961, aged 11.
Venus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.
Bryce Dinneen has been named in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
Peter Housiaux has been recognised for his community service over many years.
New ONZM recipient Chris Maclean is quick to credit others for his success.
The Waipukurau dry-stock farmer and media identity receives an ONZM.
The life member has held almost every role in the brigade since signing up in 1972.
More than 180 honoured, including former PM, All Blacks coach, investigative journalist.
The conservation leader has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
She couldn't sleep all weekend after hearing about the honour.
He credits his grandparents with instilling values of manaakitanga, tautoko and service.
The plight of the kukupa, or native pigeon, sparked Prime's life's work.
Dianne Buchan has been a volunteer all her life and has received a Queen's Service Medal.