Of Ngāti Hine, Te Aupōuri and Ngāti Rangi descent, Waihoroi Hoterene has dedicated his life to the protection, revitalisation ...

Renowned Māori academic, language advocate and orator Professor Thomas Charles (Tom) Roa has been appointed a Companion of ...

A towering figure in te ao Māori, Mr Mark Joseph (Joe) Harawira has been recognised as a Companion of the King’s Service ...

Long-time advocate for tāngata whaikaha Māori, Mrs Christina (Chrissie) Cowan, has been appointed an Officer of the New ...

Former judge and public servant Coral Shaw has been appointed a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, recognising ...

Disability advocate and Māori leader Ms Helena Audrey Tuteao has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit ...

In the 2026 New Year Honours, Professor Beverley-Anne (Bev) Lawton (Ngāti Porou) has been appointed a Companion of the New ...

In the 2026 New Year Honours, Mr Leith Pirika Comer (Te Arawa – Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Māmoe, Ngāti Pāhauwera) has ...

Highly respected sports administrator, lawyer and cultural advocate Mr Roger Bruce Douglas Drummond has been appointed a ...

A lifetime commitment to protecting native wildlife and restoring fragile ecosystems around Rakiura has been recognised with ...

Dr Lorraine Eade’s appointment as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit reflects a deep and sustained commitment to ...

Respected kaumātua, language champion and educator Mr Andrew Ruawhitu Pokaia, widely known as Pāpā Ruawhitu, has been ...