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New Year Honour recognises the '17yo farm boy from Marua' who became a table tennis great
James Morris, 71, has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
James Morris, 71, has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Hamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.
50 years ago, this QSM recipient set target to volunteer 10 per cent of his working week.
"I wish my wife was here," new knight companion of NZ Order of Merit says.
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The Waikanae stalwart's connection to Girls' Brigade dates back to the 1970s.
“Little wins on behalf of real people" drove New Year Honours recipient.
Barbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.
She has advocated for the health of communities in the Whanganui region for 25 years.
Rowena Tana, 63, has received a QSM for services to the Māori community.
Julie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.
Cathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.
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