Dr Patrick Patu Wahangū Hōhepa (Ngāpuhi, Te Māhurehure and Te Ātiawa) has been knighted for his services to Māori culture and education.
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Paddling pioneer who made waka ama popular honoured
Referred to by many as the godfather of Waka Ama, Matahi Brightwell (Te Arawa, Tūwharetoa) has been made an officer of the NZ Order of Merit for his services to one of the most popular sports in th
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Reluctant Queen's Birthday honouree acknowledges her parents
When businesswoman Hinerangi Edwards was told she made the Queen’s Birthday Honours list and was going to become a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, she wanted to turn it down. But her mat
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Benji Marshall honoured for 18 years in rugby league
"Hopefully me doing what I did inspires others, especially young Kiwi kids."
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Wi Te Tau Taepa adds a new medal to his 'chest full'
By Atutahi Potaka-Dewes, Te Rito journalism cadet.
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Ōtepoti gold medallist Holly Robinson joins NZ Order of Merit
By Christina Tran, Te Rito journalism cadet.
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Trevor Taurima honoured but claims he's just following in his grandfather's footsteps
By Elizabeth Ormond, Te Rito journalism cadet.
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Nicknamed 'God' at his rugby club but new title humbling, All Black great Sir Buck Shelford says
“Most of the players down the rugby club they called me god. But to have Sir in front of my name is very humbling and it’s something I have to get used to”, Shelford said.