Source: Government House
Tomorrow, the Governor-General, Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, will present Royal New Zealand Honours to 20 recipients at two investiture ceremonies in the Limes Room of the Christchurch Town Hall.
Those being recognised include Māori artist and carver Riki Manuel, community law advocate Jenny Hughey, paediatrician Associate Professor Nicola Austin, former Commonwealth Games medallist Barbara Beable, athletics coach Dr Michael Beable, and financial literacy entrepreneur Kendall Flutey.
Others receiving their insignia include conservation volunteers, community leaders, educators, athletics officials, and supporters of the arts and youth organisations.
The ceremonies will take place on Tuesday 20 October at 10am and 3pm. See the full recipient lists below.
- Media must register attendance at least 2 hours before the ceremony.
- For security purposes, we require the names and phone numbers of all personnel attending from your organisation.
- Media should arrive no later than 30 minutes before each ceremony (9.30am and 2.30pm).
- Media are reminded that a reasonable standard of dress is expected.
Note: Government House can provide images of recipients to media on request. Images can also be downloaded from https://www.gg.govt.nz within 6 hours of the ceremony’s completion. Video will be posted on our website within 48 hours of the ceremony.
List of recipients
Tuesday 20 October 10am
- Mr Riki Manuel, of Christchurch, CNZM for services to Māori art
- Ms Jenny Hughey, of Christchurch, ONZM for services to community law and governance
- Mr Terry Nicholas, of Winton, MNZM for services to Māori and governance
- Mr Trevor Spittle, of Christchurch, MNZM for services to athletics
- Mrs Agnes Abuel-Guda, JP, of Rolleston, KSM for services to the Filipino community
- Mr Graeme Kates, of Arthur’s Pass National Park, KSM for services to conservation and the community
- Mr Leigh Martin, JP, of Rolleston, KSM for services to brass bands
- Mrs Barb Simpson, of Queenstown, KSM for services to conservation and the community
- Mr Noel Walker, of Te Anau, KSM for services to Scouts and the community
- Mrs Sue Walker, of Te Anau, KSM for services to Scouts and the community
Tuesday 20 October 3pm
- Associate Professor Nicola Austin, of Christchurch, ONZM for services to children’s health
- Mrs Barbara Beable, of Wānaka, MNZM for services to athletics
- Dr Michael Beable, of Wānaka, MNZM for services to athletics
- Ms Kendall Flutey, of Christchurch, MNZM for services to business and financial literacy
- Pāpā Ruawhitu Pokaia, of Christchurch, MNZM for services to Māori and education
- Mrs Barbara Astill, JP, of Auckland, KSM for services to women, the community and governance
- Mrs Sue Breen, of Rolleston, KSM for services to gifted children education
- Mr Douglas Brenssell, of Oamaru, KSM for services to the community
- Reverend Tapita Ching, of Richmond, KSM for services to the Pacific community and education
- Mrs Miriam Spragg, of Christchurch, KSM for services to barbershop singing and music administration
This list of recipients is correct on Monday 19 October and may be subject to change.