Hugh Stringleman
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to agricultural journalism
Journalism is the only job Hugh Stringleman ever wanted to do. It's no wonder his work is well-regarded for his thorough research, accuracy and balance. So much that he's been made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year's Queen's Birthday honours for services to agricultural journalism.
The 72-year-old has been an agricultural journalist for more than 40 years and is renowned for presenting complex issues in an informative and instructive way.
The One Tree Point resident has been the agricultural editor of the Christchurch Press, managing editor of New Zealand Rural Press for 14 years and a contributing journalist for Global HQ for 20 years.