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Mokopuna launches clothing line celebrating Dame Whina Cooper's values
The collection honours land march pioneer's enduring values.
Lifetime achievement: Tā Pita Sharples and Neil Finn get Icon Awards
Tā Pita Sharples and Neil Finn win the 2024 Arts Foundation Icon Award for lifetime achievement.
Māori health advocate Dr Matire Harwood acknowledged with honour
A university dean and Papakura GP has been recognised for her tireless mahi for Māori.
King's Birthday honours: Former Ngāi Tahu CEO 'delighted' with CNZM
The iwi's first female leader, Arihia Bennett, says it is a 'shared acknowledgement'.
Manukau champion 'Nanny Annie' Candy gets honour
A veteran educator is humbled by an award for services to Māori and local government.
Gisborne's Fred Lewis receives NZOM for services to philanthropy and sport
Gisborne's Fred Lewis honoured for services to philanthropy and sport.
A journey of faith, language and service: Presbyterian Minister receives ONZM
Reverend Kaio has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Reid Fletcher recognised for nearly 50 years of service to wine industry
Reid Fletcher is honoured for his service to the Gisborne and New Zealand wine industry.
National honour for land management stalwart Kerry Hudson an email surprise
Land conservator Kerry Hudson has been named a Member of the NZ Order of Merit.
'Truly humbled': Jamie Mackay receives King's Birthday Honour
NZME host thought his mates were having him on when he made the Honours list.
Business leader recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Bill Holland has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Missioner's late wife would be 'over the moon' about his King's Birthday Honour
Joseph Huta said his late wife and children had been a 'huge support' during his career.
'I feel quite blessed': Dan Allen-Gordon hounoured for services to youth
Allen-Gordon says it’s incredible to be awarded for something he finds a privilege to do.
Victim Support volunteer honoured for making a difference
She volunteers 30 hours a week on top of her fulltime job.
'You don’t treat a picture, you treat a patient': Rotorua doctor honoured for services to radiology and education
Making pictures with ultrasound: Barbara Hochstein recognised in King's Birthday Honours.
Wildlife, community, arts and music stalwarts honoured in the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
King's Birthday Honours from around Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.
Levin's Noel McCutcheon honoured for services to racing
Noel McCutcheon has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
'Great reluctance': Ambulance officer receives KSM, 'embarrassed' to be honoured
Although the KSM honour is positive, Lake said he accepted it with great reluctance.
'Humbling' King's Service Medal for decades of fire service work
Te Puke fire chief recognised for services to Fire & Emergency NZ and the community.
Paekākāriki man honoured for six decades of wildlife conservation work
Dr Murray Williams says he enjoys motivating others to get involved in conservation.
Kāpiti detective honoured for work in NZ Police
'I really get fulfilment from helping people in their darkest hour,' Niall Deehan says.
Waikanae woman honoured with medal for decades of community service
Robin Clarke has been doing work in the community since the 1970s.
Former principal's passion for education and sports recognised
Rex Kerr made a difference in college, community, and rugby circles.
Brass band extraordinaire 'thrilled' with award
Merv Allison has played in brass bands for 82 years.
Waikato community legends gain royal attention
15 locals have received King's Birthday Honours.
Head of MSD in Hawke's Bay says King's Birthday honour is recognition for her team
Karen Bartlett has spent more than 40 years working for the public.
Taihape firefighter honoured for multiple services to community
'I love the community - my family has lived here for five generations.'