Queen's Birthday

Hugh Rennie, Ted Manson, Greg Horton and John Monaghan received Queen's Birthday Honours for 2022. Video / NZ Herald / VUW / Getty. NZ Herald.

He became chair of the council, now called the Fonterra Co-operative Council, in 2004, and was in the role until 2007. He chaired the Royal New Zealand Ballet from 1999 to 2003, was a trustee of Theatre Arts Charitable Trust from 1997 to 2013, and chaired the Policy Committee of the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography from 1991 to 2000. In his home community, Monaghan chaired Eketahuna School's board of trustees and was involved in local rugby club leadership. His father and grandfather both led dairy companies in the Tararua district in the days when dozens of co-operatives were scattered around the country. Through GDT sales, more than $10b of milk returns were paid out to Fonterra's 10,000 farmer-shareholders in each of the past three dairy seasons. Monaghan became chair of Fonterra in 2018. A Tararua dairy farmer, Monaghan was an inaugural member of the Fonterra Shareholders' Council, created at the time of the merger to be a watchdog for the interests of the company's farmer-owners. Rennie's citation says his pro bono and community work has covered the arts, science and sport. His fundraising for Saint Kentigern Boys School recently raised $1.8m to refurbish Roselle House. You certainly go through a phase where you think 'my life has been stolen from me.'" Your News is the place for you to save content to read later from any device. Register with us and content you save will appear here so you can access them to read later.

To be a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:HOHEPA, Dr Patrick Wahanga (Patu). For services to Māori culture and education.

He has been a kaumātua for a large number of organisations, including as a member of Haerewa, the Māori Cultural Advisory Group of Auckland Art Gallery. As part of this role, he led the New Zealand delegation accompanying an exhibition of fifty portraits of Māori by pre-eminent painter Gottfried Lindauer to Europe in late 2014. He served as a member of Te Waka Toi, the Māori Board of Creative New Zealand from 2004 and 2008. A leader in the ‘Māori renaissance’ he was the first to advocate for a marae at the University of Auckland. In the 1980s he wrote a report for the government on the establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal, and repeal of the Māori Affairs Act. From 1997 to 2007, he served as the Commissioner of the Māori Language Commission, heavily promoting Te Reo Māori and developing proficiency testing.

A host of New Zealanders have been honoured for their service in the 2022 Queen's Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours list.

Dame Silvia Cartwright, Sir Tipene O'Regan, Ruth Aitken and Benji Marshall listed among the 'very best of New Zealand'.

Marshall played 31 tests for New Zealand between 2005 and 2019, including the stunning upset win over Australia in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup final. O’Regan is acknowledged for working tirelessly to improve the economic, cultural and social standing of Māori communities. And those articles are free. Career highlights include being the first woman appointed to the High Court in 1993. Retired University of Auckland Professor of Māori Language, and former Commissioner of the Māori Language Commission Dr Patu Hohepa is made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM). She is now chair of the executive board of the International Commission of Jurists investigating international law breaches by North Korea.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has extended her congratulations to the New Zealanders recognised for their service to the country in the Queen's Birthday and ...

“Credited with many of the ski sector innovations that secured New Zealand’s high standing across both international ski and tourism, Des Peters of Christchurch is honoured for his dedication to the industry than spans more than 40 years. “She is joined by Judge Carolyn Henwood for services to state, youth and the arts, having been instrumental in righting the wrongs of the past for survivors of abuse in state care; and netball legend Ruth Aitken, our most capped Silver Ferns coach in one of our most beloved sports. “At a time when New Zealand is reconnecting with the world, it makes me proud to highlight the abundance of service by New Zealanders that happens across our communities, as well as on the world stage,” Jacinda Ardern said.

Former Dunedin bass-baritone opera singer Jonathan Lemalu has credited his family, his tutors and "the huge support" from Dunedin's multicultural, school, ...

She has coached and managed netball teams throughout her teaching years and held executive roles on the Eastern Southland Netball Committee, including president. But even during my time at school and beyond, the generation after me have had so many opportunities and it’s not only welcomed, it’s embraced now as part of the culture." "But there’s this thing that, I was always looked upon on a sports field as very different to other people. It’s kind of a seductive environment to get involved in." "Everything that I do, I don’t do it for recognition. "We have a lot of transient people who come here for work. She is also a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. I’ve made some of my best friends being involved with the Masters Games." It’s a huge honour indeed, particularly in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year." "It’s certainly an honour, and has taken me somewhat by surprise. They all deserve a medal." "I’m proud to represent us all.