Whānau Ora champions of Te Waipounamu were recognised in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours list. Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu pouārahi Helen Leahy says the list reflects the flair of many outstanding Māori.
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A forward-thinker ahead of his time- student honours mentor
One of Sir Derek Lardelli's kapa haka protégés says that his strength is looking to the future.
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Kiri Nathan honoured for services to Māori and the fashion industry
Designer Kiri Nathan has been honoured as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to Māori and the fashion industry in the 2020 Queen's Honours List announced today.
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Oscar winner Taika Waititi honoured for services to film
Filmmaker Taika Waititi has been named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to film as part of the Queen’s Honours List announced today.
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Dame Aroha Reriti-Crofts recognised for 50 years of service to Māori
Aroha Reriti-Crofts is to become a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to Māori and the community.
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Tū Hana te Tā! Sir Derek Lardelli Knighted for services to Māori Art
Tohunga tā moko and kapa haka exponent Derek Lardelli (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Konohi, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Kaipoho) is made a Knight Companion of The New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM) for services to Māori art in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
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Queen's Honours 2020- 178 acknowledged
Some of our biggest names in Māoridom were recognised in the 2020 Queen's Honours List including tohunga tāmoko Prof Derek Lardelli, former Māori Women's Welfare President Aroha Reriti-Crofts and Hollywood movie hitmaker Taika Waititi.
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It's never been about me, it's always about we- Dame Areta Koopu
After over 30 years in social services, Mrs Areta Koopu CBE of Ngāti Konohi has today been named a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. The Māori Women's Development director is one four Dames and three Knights in the 2019 Queens Birthday Honours.
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2019 Queen's Honours list totals 183
The 183 honours recipients include four Dame and three Knight Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern congratulated the group, "Every honours recipient has made a valuable contribution to their community and our country. Their commitment to excellence and service represents the best of New Zealand."
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Tūhoe sociology and criminology academic honoured
Professor Tracey McIntosh will be honoured today as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to education and the social sciences.