An investiture ceremony for author, chef and television presenter Peta Mathias will be held at Government House in Auckland today.
Mathias, who is well known for her culinary work, was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in last year's Queen's Birthday honours.
The ceremony, to be hosted by Governor-General Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae, is being held early because Mathias will be overseas at the time of the investiture ceremonies in May and September.
