Master carver Owen Mapp has been honoured as a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori carving and bone art.
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A lifetime supporting Māori land development
For more than 50 years, Peter Little has worked in the development and administration of Māori Land and today is being honoured as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services.
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Māori celebrated in 2019 New Year's Honours List
Almost 200 New Zealanders have been honoured today in the New Year 2019 Honours List. Among them features a number of notable Māori including squash champion Joelle King, expert in Māori language and customs Pouroto Ngaropo and community leader Eileen Whaitiri.
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Te Heuheu and Graham receive Queen's medals
A longstanding former female politician and a prolific artist were among those given honours at Auckland government house today.
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Raewyn Bhana receives a QSM for helping communities
Raewyn Bhana (Ngāpuhi, Indian) has received a Queen's Service Medal for her contribution for services to the community of South Auckland. Bhana is a member of Safer Aotearoa Family Violence Prevention Network (SAFVPN), an organisation based in South Auckland that provides social services, healthcare and advocates for some of the most at risk and vulnerable families in the Auckland area.
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Recipients recognised for services to Māori health
Three healthcare advocates have been recognised for their services to Māori and health in this year’s New Year Honours.
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Māori recognised for contribution to education
Reverend Matiu Eru, Dr Haare Williams, Sarah Reo, Hare Paniora, and Archdeacon Wiremu Kaua are a part of the 2018 New Year Honours list for their contribution to Māori and education.
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Trio honoured for services to community, Māori
Among the recipients of the 2018 New Year Honours are several notable figures recognised for their services to Māori and the community. This year’s honourees include Naida Glavish, Hine Manuel-Kohn and Sharon Wilson-Davis.
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Leaders in Māori arts honoured
Renowned kapa haka exponent Wetini Mitai-Ngatai, prominent Māori artist Frederick Graham and multi-disciplinary artist Lisa Reihana are among the many Māori have been named in the 2018 Queen's New Year Honours list.
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World Champion woodchooper receives NZ Order of Merit
Ngāpuhi woodchopping legend Jason Wynyard has won over 200 world championships but being recognised as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit is a huge achievement for his sport.