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Ralph Correa recognised for advocating ethnic inclusion in Northland
'Without the community, we are a nobody.'
Top accolade for Napier businessman, identity and tech guru
Wayne Norrie has been honoured with an ONZM.
Vicar with a difference honoured for bringing joy
Rotorua's Reverend Tom Poata has been acknowledged.
Half a century of service awarded with Queen's Service Medal
Rod Graham has been active in the art and education communities for more than 50 years.
Why Dame Jacinda was 'in two minds' about accepting honour
The self-described republican accepted it as 'a way to say thank you' to supporters.
'Cream on the cake': Local honoured for services to Māori language
Te Maari Anahera Whare has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Arise, Sir Smithy: 'The Professor' is honoured by the King
Why unseen moments matter most for rugby's newest Knight.
King's Birthday Honours: Who's been named? Full list revealed
The King's Birthday Honours list in full.
Top brass now: From humble band member to a King's Honour
Murray Warrington, MNZM, joined the Hastings Citizens Band in 1961, aged 11.
Whanganui illustrator awarded NZ Order of Merit
When she got the email letting her know she was on the list, she thought it was a scam.
Far North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service Medal
Venus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.
'Totally humbled': Tetraplegic recognised for services to disabled people
Bryce Dinneen has been named in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
Surf club stalwart surprised and humbled by award
Peter Housiaux has been recognised for his community service over many years.
Author and conservationist honoured, praises help of colleagues
New ONZM recipient Chris Maclean is quick to credit others for his success.
Peggy Frew of Ōhakune awarded a QSM for her long service to local communities
Frew has been working for half a century for the Ruapehu and Whanganui communities.
Lead Whakaari burns surgeon Dr Richard Wong She honoured on King's Birthday
'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'
Spirit and flax: Matekino Lawless, 95, receives King's Birthday Honour
'I accepted it for my children, that they be proud of their mother when she’s not around.'
Investigator acknowledges family, colleagues in King's Birthday Honour
'I think history will show that we have done a pretty damn good job.'
'Very privileged': Local netball icon recognised in King's Birthday honours
Pat Wyatt has received the Queen's Service Medal for services to netball.
'Pinnacle': Highland dancer awarded for half-century of service
'It has just been a lifetime passion. I can't see my life without it.'
Decades of work in the disability sector leads to prestigious honour
John Taylor has been dedicated to the disability sector for more than 35 years.
Business leaders named in King's Birthday Honours
Vegetable-growing, IT, a four-day week, journalism: honours for leaders in their fields.
It takes a village: Tofilau Talalelei Taufale accepts King's Honour for Pacific community
The health professional is proud to have helped give Pacific people a voice.
King's Birthday Honours: Steve Wyn-Harris recognised for services to farming, rural communities
The Waipukurau dry-stock farmer and media identity receives an ONZM.
Kaikohe firefighter Geoff Mayall honoured for lifetime's service
The life member has held almost every role in the brigade since signing up in 1972.
Dame Jacinda Ardern, Sir Wayne Smith, Queen Camilla lead Honours list
More than 180 honoured, including former PM, All Blacks coach, investigative journalist.
'Feel-good mahi': Māori arts and heritage preservation expert recognised
The conservation leader has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Working to better the community earns Brian Doughty a Queen's Service Medal
'You don't think about why you're doing this stuff, you just do it, it's good fun.'
King’s Birthday Honours: Alexis LewGor awarded MNZM
She couldn't sleep all weekend after hearing about the honour.
Iwi, education leader Toa Faneva recognised for services to Māori
He credits his grandparents with instilling values of manaakitanga, tautoko and service.
Humble kaumātua's lifelong work for the environment, Māori and health honoured
The plight of the kukupa, or native pigeon, sparked Prime's life's work.
Northland swimming stalwart honoured with QSM
Richard Dunkerton is approaching 50 years of swimming coaching.
Volunteer recognised for environmental and community efforts
Dianne Buchan has been a volunteer all her life and has received a Queen's Service Medal.