Source: Government House
At next week’s investiture ceremonies, Sir David Ellis and Sir Peter Boshier will receive the accolade of a knighthood for their services to the thoroughbred industry and philanthropy, and to the State and the judiciary. Professor Dame Elizabeth Rata will receive the insignia of a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to education.
The Honourable Paul Davison, KC, will receive the insignia of a Companion of the King’s Service Order for services to public service and the law.
Recipients will also include cricketer Suzie Bates, former Olympian Beatrice Faumuinā, screen producer Chloe Smith, maternal and perinatal health researcher Professor Caroline Crowther, and rugby league representative Lemalu Freddie Ah Kuoi.
The Governor-General, Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, will host 9 investiture ceremonies at Government House Auckland: Monday 28 September (3pm), Tuesday 29 September (10am and 3pm), Wednesday 30 September (10am and 3pm), Thursday 1 October (10am and 3pm), Friday 2 October (10am and 3pm).
See the full recipient lists below.
List of recipients
Monday 28 September 3pm
- The Honourable Paul Davison, KC, of Auckland, KSO for services to public service and the law
- Mr Evan Davies, of Auckland, ONZM for services to business and governance
- Mr Russell Lowe, of Te Puke, ONZM for services to horticulture and the kiwifruit industry
- Associate Professor Mary Low, of Hamilton, MNZM for services to accountancy education
- Mrs Tina O’Halloran, of Auckland, MNZM for services to education and the Niuean community
- Ms Elizabeth Mortland, of Taihape, KSM for services to the community
Tuesday 29 September 10am
- Sir David Ellis, of Ngaruawahia, KNZM for services to the thoroughbred industry and philanthropy
- Ms Ruth Davy, of Auckland, ONZM for services to nursing and women’s health
- Dr Yvonne LeFort, of Auckland, ONZM for services to Breastfeeding Medicine
- Lemalu Freddie Ah Kuoi, of Kaikohe, MNZM for services to rugby league and the community
- Mr John Flowers, of New Plymouth, MNZM for services to the community
- Ms Anne Lee, of Auckland, MNZM for services to refugees, migrants and education
- Mr Brent Miller, of Auckland, KSM for services to hockey
Tuesday 29 September 3pm
- Dr Reuben Collier, of Rotorua, CNZM for services to Māori and education
- Ms Karleen Everitt, of Haruru, ONZM for services to Māori and business
- Mr Trevor Janes, of Auckland, ONZM for services to business and public sector governance
- Dr Lesley Ansell, of Auckland, MNZM for services to midwifery
- Dr Katrina Roberts, of Matamata, MNZM for services to the dairy industry and the community
- Ms Jan Tonkin, of Auckland, MNZM for services to the business events sector
- Mr Steve Westgate, JP, of Whangārei, KSM for services to the community
Wednesday 30 September 10am
- Professor Dame Elizabeth Rata, of Auckland, DNZM for services to education
- Dr James Farmer, KC, of Auckland, CNZM for services to the law
- Miss Suzie Bates, of Auckland, ONZM for services to cricket and basketball
- Mrs Sue Nolan, of Auckland, ONZM for services to drug testing and forensic toxicology
- Dr Luk Chin, of Cambridge, MNZM for services to health and harness racing
- Ms Shirley Mackay, of Auckland, MNZM for services to swimming
- Mr Ralph Pitcher, of Whangamatā, KSM for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
Wednesday 30 September 3pm
- Mr Bryan Mogridge, of Auckland, CNZM for services to children’s health, governance and philanthropy
- Mr Doug Alderslade, of Auckland, ONZM for services to the racing industry
- Mr Patrick Gale, of Auckland, MNZM for services to education
- Miss Fane Fusipongi Ketu’u, JP, of Auckland, MNZM for services to Tongan language education
- Mrs Liz Maire, of Auckland, MNZM for services to conservation and education
- Mrs Terese Marr, of Auckland, MNZM for services to ADHD support and philanthropy
Thursday 1 October 10am
- Sir Peter Boshier, of Wellington, KNZM for services to the State and the judiciary
- Miss Beatrice Faumuinā, of Auckland, CNZM for services to sport and governance
- Mr Stephen Parker, of Auckland, ONZM for services to governance and the community
- Mr Murray Thom, of Auckland, ONZM for services to the arts and philanthropy
- Mr Alan McIntyre, JP, of Auckland, MNZM for services to education
- Mrs Kathleen Tuai-Ta’ufo’ou, of Pōkeno, MNZM for services to the Pacific community
- Mrs Vania Wolfgramm, of Auckland, MNZM for services to rugby
- Mr Bill Rayner, of Auckland, KSM for services to seniors and cultural heritage
Thursday 1 October 3pm
- Ms Chloe Smith, of Auckland, CNZM for services to the screen industry
- Mr Ken Williamson, KStJ, QSM, JP, of Hamilton, ONZM for services to governance and the community
- Professor Sharon Brownie, of Kamo, MNZM for services to health and nursing education
- Mr Mark Fisher, of Auckland, MNZM for services to sexual health, particularly people living with HIV
- Dr Alison Talmage, of Auckland, MNZM for services to music therapy and seniors
- Mr John Noble and Mrs Patricia Noble, of Auckland, KSM for services to residential care
Friday 2 October 10am
- Mr Peter Thompson, of Auckland, CNZM for services to philanthropy and rugby
- Ms Ann Smaill, of Arrowtown, ONZM for services to speech-language therapy
- Professor Richard Douglas, of Auckland, MNZM for services to rhinology
- Dr Rachael Griffiths-Hughes, of Hamilton, MNZM for services to music
- Ms Lisa Kingi-Bon, of Auckland, MNZM for services to rugby, particularly player welfare
- Mr Bruce McLachlan, of Ruakākā, MNZM for services to education
- Dr Udaya Samarakkody, of Hamilton, MNZM for services to Paediatric Surgery and the Sri Lankan community
- Ms Jane Manson, of Hamilton, KSM for services to the community
Friday 2 October 3pm
- Professor Caroline Crowther, of Auckland, CNZM for services to maternal and perinatal health
- Mrs Ronelle Baker, of One Tree Point, ONZM for services to children and people living with disabilities
- Ms Sandy Thompson, of Auckland, ONZM for services to governance, education and children
- Dr Shuchi Kothari, of Auckland, MNZM for services to the screen industry
- Talaleomalie Mena Loheni, of Auckland, MNZM for services to Pacific fashion
- Mr Morris Pita, of Auckland, MNZM for services to governance, business and Māori
- Mr John Sparling, of Auckland, MNZM for services to cricket
- Dr Shanthi Selvakumar, of Auckland, KSM for services to migrant and refugee communities
This list of recipients is correct on Thursday 24 September, and may be subject to change.