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Otago Daily Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
More recognition for New Zealand's queen of cycling
The most successful cyclist in New Zealand Olympic history has dedicated her latest honour to the people who supported her decorated career - and it isn't over yet. Four-time Olympic medallist and double Olympic champion Ellesse Andrews has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in this year's King's Birthday Honours for services to cycling. The 25-year-old sprinter said front of mind was her parents who were there when it all began. Her father, Jon Andrews, was no stranger to the cutthroat world of elite cycling when he introduced his young daughter to the sport. He won a Commonwealth Games bronze medal in the time trial, and knew the speeds she would be reaching when she raced the steeply banked oval tracks of the velodrome. He also wore the silver fern at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona and at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria. While mother Angela Mote-Andrews knew about competing on two wheels as an elite mountainbiker. Currently competing in Japan with the New Zealand team, Andrews said the honour was a bolt from the blue. "It means a lot to me but also really signifies the support that I have to had to get to this point," Andrews said. "Absolutely my family, my friends and everyone has been so supportive and I guess beyond that the community that we have within cycling in New Zealand." Andrews grew up in Luggate and attended Wānaka Primary School and Mount Aspiring College until her final two years when she attended St Peter's in Cambridge. She set new standards in the sport after winning gold medals in the Women's Sprint and Keirin along with a silver medal in the Women's Team Sprint at last year's Paris Olympic Games. She became the first New Zealand cyclist to win two gold medals and three medals in total at a single Olympics. Together with the silver medal she attained in the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, taking her Olympic medal haul to four medals. The previous best was two medals won by cyclist Hayden Roulston at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. Alongside her Olympic medals, Andrews won the the Keirin title at the World Track Cycling Championships in Glasgow in 2023. She also won three gold medals at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. While the medals on the track have come thick and fast, she didn't have an honour like this on her radar. "I didn't really expect it at all so it was really a massive surprise to read the email and then to see it come out today - yes, it's a huge privilege." "I'm really proud to have been a part of it and I'm really proud to go out there on the world stage and really to continue to put New Zealand on the map because we have so many talented riders."
Scoop
2 days ago
- Scoop
Commissioner Congratulates Honours Recipient
A police officer who has dedicated her career to supporting her community has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours. Senior Constable Terri Middleton, a School Community Officer based in Greymouth on the West Coast, has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for Services to New Zealand Police and the community. In 34 years in Police, Terri's work has included work with young people in and out of school, victims of child abuse and family harm, in drug education, Blue Light and inside the Gloriavale community (citation below). Today Commissioner Richard Chambers led the congratulations. 'I congratulate Terri on this fantastically well-deserved honour,' he says. 'I'm absolutely delighted to see her awesome work in her community recognised at the highest level. 'It is impossible to count the lives Terri has changed for the better, or quantify the harm prevented by her engagement with some of the most vulnerable people in our society. 'I'm proud of the great work our people do every day to support their communities and, as a former Tasman District Commander, especially proud to see this honour go to a Tasman colleague who exemplifies the very best of community policing.' Terri says she is humbled and deeply honoured. 'It is a privilege to be involved in so many people's life experiences,' she says. 'I am passionate about helping people and trying to make a difference and for this to happen you need to be well supported by others.' She thanks her Police Leadership Team, her colleagues and her family. 'I very much want to thank them as I know it isn't easy for any family to have a police officer in the mix – there are definitely some challenges. I very much appreciate their love and support as I couldn't do my job without them.' CITATION Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit For Services to New Zealand Police and the community. Senior Constable Terri Middleton Terri Middleton joined New Zealand Police in 1991 in Greymouth, spending nine years as an interviewer and investigating child abuse, and as the West Coast School Community Officer since 2002. Ms Middleton has been instrumental in delivering education and prevention initiatives into all West Coast schools, as well as volunteering thousands of hours to local organisations, sporting clubs and charity events. She has introduced numerous initiatives over and above her School Community Officer role including Youth Boot Camps, life skills programmes and others, intensive programmes requiring considerable coordination. More recently, she has been a driving force for a Prevention First Drug Education across the region, both within schools and the broader community. She has chaired the West Coast Blue Light branch since 2010 and is the West Coast Health and Safety Area Representative for the Police Association and Welfare Officer. She developed Te Wa Maaku in 2021, a community approach to help women exposed to family harm through fitness and wellbeing. In 2015, Ms Middleton initiated engagement with the school principal of Gloriavale Christian Community that led to a multi-agency response of active engagement with Gloriavale, enabling her to build trust and co-deliver a range of initiatives that would otherwise have not been introduced to the young people of the community.
Otago Daily Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
King's Birthday honours list 2025
The list of people in New Zealand awarded honours this King's Birthday weekend. A more detailed list of local recipients, or people with local connections, can be found in the Dunedin section. Dames Companion (DNZM) Ranjna Patel ONZM, QSM, JP for services to ethnic communities, health and family violence prevention, Auckland. Prof Alison Stewart CNZM, for services to plant science and the arable sector, Prebbleton. Catriona Ruth Williams MNZM, for services to spinal cord injury research and equestrian sport, Masterton. Knights Companion (KNZM) Mark Leslie Smith Cooper, KC for services to the judiciary, Martinborough. Brendan Jon Lindsay MNZM, for services to business and philanthropy, Auckland. Ewan Francis Smith CNZM, for services to Cook Islands business and tourism, Cook Islands. Companions (CNZM) Catherine Joy Andersen, for services to the music industry, Auckland. Wayne Robert Boyd, for services to business, philanthropy and sport, Auckland. Prof George Charles Clifton, for services to structural engineering, Auckland. Anthony Edwin Falkenstein ONZM, for services to philanthropy and business education, Auckland. Steven Leonard Joyce, for services as a member of Parliament, Albany. Donald Angus Mackinnon, for services to sports governance, Auckland. Prof Ian George Mayhew, for services to the veterinary profession, especially equine medicine, Gisborne. David Edwin McKee, for services to New Zealand Sign Language and the Deaf community, Wellington. William Charles Nathan OBE, ED, for services to Māori, Wellington. Prof Lesley Kay Rameka, for services to Māori and early childhood education, Taupō Ruth Margaret Richardson, for services as a member of Parliament and to governance, Christchurch. Dr Ai Ling Tan, for services to gynaecology, Auckland. Dr Mark Greenslade Thomas, for services to people living with HIV/Aids and antibiotic research, Auckland. Officers (ONZM) Prof George David Baxter, for services to physiotherapy and health, Alexandra. Gillian Lorraine Bohm, for services to health, Wellington. Prof Philip Michel Jose Brinded, for services to psychiatry, Christchurch. Fergus Graham Brown, for services to the tourism industry, Waikanae. Graham Vincent Brown, for services to the venison industry, Rangiora. David Paul Burton, for services to food writing, Wellington. Peter Hardy Ballantyne Carty, for services to fly-fishing, Tūrangi. Suzanne Noreen Cato, for services to music, television and education, Auckland. Hohepa Conrad, for services to Māori, particularly kaupapa waka, Kaitaia. Peter Michael de Blois, for services to music, Invercargill. Dr Celia Jane Devenish Giddings, for services to women's health and education, Dunedin. Sophie Frances Monique Devine, for services to cricket, Christchurch. Judith Mary Dobson, for services to the community, broadcasting and historical preservation, Auckland. Prof Bernadette Kathleen Drummond, for services to dentistry and education, Dunedin. Daryl Kelvin Eason, for services to wildlife conservation, Nelson. Susan Elizabeth Elliott, for services to the arts and governance, Ōtaki. Rear Admiral James Leslie Gilmour (Rtd.), for services to the New Zealand Defence Force, Collingwood. Kirk Brian Hardy, for services to drug abuse prevention and education, Auckland. Dafydd (Dai) Morgan Henwood, for services to the entertainment industry and charitable fundraising, Auckland. Prof Patria Anne Hume, for services to sports science and injury prevention, Auckland. Gary Rodney Lane, for services to conservation and philanthropy, Auckland. Julia May Marshall, for services to children's literature, Waikanae. Peter David Martin JP, for services to the community, particularly Pacific and LGBTQ+ communities, Auckland. Murray Graham Mexted, for services to rugby, Mount Maunganui. David Ross Morgan, for services to aviation, Auckland. Panchanatham Narayanan QSM, JP, for services to multicultural communities, Upper Hutt. Peter Arnold Nation, for services to the agricultural industry and governance, Hamilton. Gillian Christine Naylor, for services to rural communities, particularly women, Alexandra. John Daniel O'Sullivan, for services to business and philanthropy, Havelock North. Dr Fiona Dorothy Pardington MNZM, for services to photography, Waimate. Dr Susan Parry, for services to gastroenterology, Auckland. David Robert Percy, for services to fire safety technologies, business and the community, Wellington. Eric Clive Power, for services to swimming, Pleasant Point. Timothy Grant Southee, for services to cricket, Hamilton. Gail Patricia Spence, for services to language education, Napier. Prof Paul Spoonley, for services to sociology, Auckland. John Bradley Struthers, for services to cycling, the cycling industry and business, Auckland. Mark William Joseph Vela, for services to mental healthcare and education, Auckland. Jennifer Mary Wake, for services to theatre and television, Napier. Neil William Walker JP, for services to primary industries and the community, Hawera. Sarah Louise Walker, for services to BMX and sports governance, Cambridge. Dr Richard John Wild, for services to animal welfare and the veterinary sector, Christchurch. Portia Louise Woodman-Wickliffe, for services to rugby, Mount Maunganui, Wayne Wright, for services to education and philanthropy, Ōmokoroa. Members (MNZM) Anae Lupematasila Lima Arthur John Anae, for services to the Samoan community, Auckland. Ellesse Mote Andrews, for services to cycling, Christchurch. Richard Balcombe-Langridge, for services to business, Auckland. Catherine Juliet Bell, for services to food education, Auckland. Dr Santosh Prasad Bhandari JP, for services to the Nepalese community, Auckland. Darryl Bishop, for services to mental health, Orewa. Victor Kenneth Boyd, for services to survivors of abuse in care, Auckland. Anna Catherine Cottrell, for services to documentary film-making and migrant communities, Wellington. Simon Eric Denny, for services to art, Germany. Welmoed (Chris) Duggan, for services to science education, Ātiamuri. Ronald Bruce Ealam, for services to Search and Rescue, Oxford. Robert Tuahuru Edwards, for services to the community and governance, Ōpōtiki Susan Ann Elley, for services to education, Christchurch. Terri Jayne Fairhall (Terri Middleton), for services to the New Zealand Police and the community, Greymouth. Allison Daphne Christina Franklin, for services to people with disabilities, Christchurch. Okesene Uili Galo, for services to the Tokelau community, Wellington. Rez Gardi, for services to refugees and human rights advocacy, Auckland. Alan Charles Gilmore, for services to astronomy, Tekapo. Francis Quinn Goldingham, for services to outdoor recreation and seniors, Palmerston North. Elizabeth Helen Graham, for services to Māori and education, Hastings. Patricia Pearl Gregory, for services to the fashion industry, Auckland. Aaron Mark Halstead, for services to Search and Rescue and the tourism industry, Queenstown. Dr Nina Emilia Hood, for services to education, Auckland. Lesley Mary Huckins, for services to swimming, Christchurch. Meleua Enda Ikiua, for services to Vagahau Niue language and education, Auckland. Martin Kaipo, for services to social services and the community, Whangārei. Lalita Vanmali Kasanji, for services to the IT industry and the Indian community, Wellington. Brian Patrick Kelly, for services to broadcasting, Tauranga. William James Kermode, for services to governance and philanthropy, Auckland. Pamela Margaret Kilmartin, for services to astronomy, Tekapo. John Junior Kumitau, for services to the Pacific community, Kamo. Laurinne Marion Laing, for services to sports and people with intellectual disabilities, Auckland. Ross James Lawrence, for services to the ski industry, Queenstown. Lisa Li, for services to the tourism industry, Auckland. James Eric Lilley, for services to conservation and the community, Christchurch. Janet Crystal-Lee Lilo, for services to the arts, Auckland. Pauline-Jean Henrietta Luyten, for services to rugby and the Pacific community, Timaru. Rev David Elliott Major, for services to the community and the State, Levin. Ngatepaeru Marsters, for services to midwifery and Pacific communities, Auckland. Lloyd James McCallum JP, for services to the dairy industry and the environment, Winton. Suzanne Michelle McFadden, for services to sports journalism and women, Auckland. Ian Robert Flockhart McKelvie, for services to local government, governance and as a member of Parliament, Palmerston North. Grant Allan McMillan, ED, for services to education and the community, Christchurch. Victoria Mary Mee, for services to women and business, Pukekohe. Eugene Joseph Meredith, for services to American Football, Auckland. Allan George Mincher, for services to aviation engineering, Christchurch. Margaret Mary Mitchell, for services to the Royal New Zealand Naval Women's Association, Auckland. Dr Alishia Rangiwhakawaitau Moeahu, for services to Māori culture, Lower Hutt. Dr Malcolm George Davis Mulholland, for services to health and Māori, Palmerston North. Khoa Truong Nguyen, for services to New Zealand-Vietnam relations and the community, Lower Hutt. Julia Louisa Pearse, for services to governance and the community, Dunedin. Sunit Prakash JP, for services to the IT industry and the Indian community, Wellington. Dr Maxine Mariri Ronald, for services to breast cancer treatment and research, Parua Bay. Gary James Herbert Rooney, for services to business and philanthropy, Waimate. Bruce Winston Ross, for services to cycling, Invercargill. Charles Edward Ross, for services to the community, Ashburton. Morrin Jackson Rout, for services to the arts, particularly literature, Lyttelton. Annie Burma Teina Tangata Esita Scoon, for services to softball and the Pacific community, Palmerston North. Diana Rosemary Shand, for services to the environment and the community, Christchurch. Simon John Caufield Strombom DSD, ED, for services to war commemoration and historical preservation, Porirua. Veronica Ngarutai Kaye Thompson, for services to basketball, Wellington. Diane Anita Turner, JP, for services to governance, seniors and Māori, Whakatāne. Hariata Ann Vercoe, for services to Māori, health, and the community, Rotorua. Louise Annette Wallace, for services to the entertainment industry, Auckland. Andrew Norman Williamson, for services to agriculture, Pegasus. Marilyn Kay Yeoman, for services to education and the community, Hamilton. Honorary Member Viliami Teumohenga, for services to education and the Pacific community, Ashurst. King's Service Order Companions (KSO) Dr Christopher Evan Longhurst, for services to survivors of abuse in care, Napier. Tyrone Marks, tor services to survivors of abuse in care, Hamilton. Phillip Wayne Paikea, for services to the prevention of family violence and the community, Ruakaka. Dover Spencer Samuels, for services as a member of Parliament, Kerikeri. Peter William Tipene, for services to Māori, Kawakawa. King's Service Medal (KSM) Heather Jayne Baldwin, for services to the community, Wellington. Tina May Barrett JP, for services to the community, Rotorua. Debra Ann Bell, for services to the community, Rotorua. Narendra Bhana, for services to the Indian community, Auckland. Marius Jean Bron, for services to Search and Rescue and the community, Fox Glacier. Judith Marion Browne JP, for services to the community, Whanganui. Julia Mary Castles, for services to language education and migrant communities, Auckland. John Albert Coleman, for services to the community and sport, Kaikohe. Lily Coleman, for services to the community and sport, Kaikohe. Ross Melville Cooper, for services to rugby, Waihi. Margaret Jean Cousins, for services to local government and the community, Lower Hutt. Glenda Gaye Davies, for services to the community, Havelock. Aperira Ngahau Davis, for services to the community, Moerewa. Deborah Grace Davis, for services to the community, Moerewa. Gavin Lloyd Dennis JP, for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community, Matata. Edwin John Eeles JP, for services to pipe bands, Auckland. Anthony William Norman Enderby, for services to conservation, Cambridge. Jennifer Fay Enderby, for services to conservation, Cambridge. Zora Estelle Feilo-Makapa, for services to the Niue community and the arts, Auckland. Penelope-Jane Frost, for services to children and social work, Auckland. Christine Ada Gilbertson, for services to midwifery, Alexandra. Kaiaho (Butch) Kereama Green, for services to music, Rangiora. Heidi Elizabeth Griffin, for services to the arts and the community, New Plymouth. Allyson Teresa Hamblett, for services to people with disabilities and the transgender community, Auckland. Ven Sohim Hay, for services to the Cambodian community, Auckland. Katerina Hauhaua Hepi, for services to Māori language education, Kawakawa. Nicola Linda Hickey (Nicky Rawlings), for services to Victim Support, Napier. Luen Nanette Hoani, for services to Māori language education, Auckland. Parminder Kaur JP, for services to multicultural communities, Christchurch. Kevin Francis Loe JP, for services to the community and agriculture, Blenheim. Timothy Peter Marshall, for services to the community and waka ama, Gisborne. Audrey Myra Mattinson, for services to Scottish country dancing and the community, Rangiora. Annie Elizabeth McCracken, for services to the community, Invercargill. Rev Rosemary McMillan, for services to the community, Woodville. Clem Burnard Mellish, for services to Māori art and music, Havelock. Graham Frederick Charles Milligan MStJ, for services to the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association, Tauranga. Fergus Charles Denis More, for services to the community and the law, Invercargill. Graham (Kereama) Douglas Nathan, for services to Māori, Silverdale. Terence John O'Regan, for services to nursing and the community, Moana. Alison Isabel Perrin JP, for services to the community and music, Rotorua. Narayanan Kutty Pulloothpadath, for services to ethnic communities, New Plymouth. Berry Jane Rangi, for services to the community, particularly Pacific peoples, Napier. Karen Elizabeth Richards, for services to textiles history and conservation, Richmond. Papali'i Seiuli Johnny Siaosi, for services to health and the Pacific community, Auckland. Rosemary Jan Sloman JP, for services to the community, Whakatāne. Roberta Jane Smallfield JP, for services to historical research and the community, Dunedin. Alan (Curly) Rex Troon, for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Taihape. Jacqueline June Watson, for services to the community and the arts, Kaiapoi. Dr Glenys Margaret Weir, for services to health, Gore. Merrilyn Joy Withers, for services to youth and the Baptist movement, Lower Hutt. Yuanyong Yang, for services to bonsai and the Chinese community, Auckland. Honorary King's Service medal Mr Eteuati Fa'avae, for services to the Pacific community, Nelson. Siesina Ofahelotu Latu, for services to the Pacific community, Timaru.
NZ Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- NZ Herald
King's Birthday Honours 2025: The full list - knights, dames and all other recipients
Emeritus Distinguished Professor Alison Stewart, CNZM, for services to plant science and the arable sector Emeritus Distinguished Professor Alison Stewart has been made a dame companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to plant science and the arable sector. Photo / File Catriona Ruth Williams, MNZM, for services to spinal cord injury research and equestrian sport Catriona Williams has been made a dame companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to spinal cord injury research and equestrian sport. Photo / Lynda Feringa Knights Companion (KNZM) Mark Leslie Smith Cooper, KC, for services to the judiciary Now-retired Justice Mark Cooper has been made a knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the judiciary. Photo / Courts of NZ Brendan Jon Lindsay, MNZM, for services to business and philanthropy Brendan Lindsay has been made a knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and philanthropy. Photo / Jason Oxenham Ewan Francis Smith, CNZM, for services to Cook Islands business and tourism Ewan Smith has been made a knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Cook Islands business and tourism. Photo / LinkedIn Companions (CNZM) Catherine Joy Andersen, for services to the music industry Wayne Robert Boyd, for services to business, philanthropy and sport Professor George Charles Clifton, for services to structural engineering Anthony Edwin Falkenstein, ONZM, for services to philanthropy and business education Steven Leonard Joyce, for services as a Member of Parliament Steven Joyce has been made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Photo / Nick Reed Donald Angus Mackinnon, for services to sports governance Professor Emeritus Ian George Mayhew, for services to the veterinary profession, especially equine medicine Dr David Edwin McKee, for services to New Zealand Sign Language and the Deaf community William Charles Nathan, OBE, ED, for services to Māori Dr Lesley Kay Rameka, for services to Māori and early childhood education Ruth Margaret Richardson, for services as a Member of Parliament and to governance Dr Ai Ling Tan, for services to gynaecology Dr Mark Greenslade Thomas, for services to people living with HIV/Aids and antibiotic research Officers (ONZM) Emeritus Professor George David Baxter, for services to physiotherapy and health Gillian Lorraine Bohm, for services to health Associate Professor Philip Michel Jose Brinded, for services to psychiatry Fergus Graham Brown, for services to the tourism industry Graham Vincent Brown, for services to the venison industry David Paul Burton, for services to food writing Peter Hardy Ballantyne Carty, for services to fly-fishing Suzanne Noreen Cato, for services to music, television and education Hohepa Conrad, for services to Māori, particularly kaupapa waka Peter Michael de Blois, for services to music Dr Celia Jane Devenish Giddings, for services to women's health and education Sophie Frances Monique Devine, for services to cricket Judith Mary Dobson, for services to the community, broadcasting and historical preservation Jude Dobson has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the community, broadcasting and historical preservation. Photo / Supplied Professor Bernadette Kathleen Drummond, for services to dentistry and education Daryl Kelvin Eason, for services to wildlife conservation Susan Elizabeth Elliott, for services to the arts and governance Rear Admiral James Leslie Gilmour, (Rtd), for services to the New Zealand Defence Force Kirk Brian Hardy, for services to drug abuse prevention and education Dafydd (Dai) Morgan Henwood, for services to the entertainment industry and charitable fundraising Professor Patria Anne Hume, for services to sports science and injury prevention Gary Rodney Lane, for services to conservation and philanthropy Julia May Marshall, for services to children's literature Peter David Martin, JP, for services to the community, particularly Pacific and LGBTQ+ communities Murray Graham Mexted, for services to rugby David Ross Morgan, for services to aviation Panchanatham Narayanan, QSM, JP, for services to multicultural communities Peter Arnold Nation, for services to the agricultural industry and governance Gillian Christine Naylor, for services to rural communities, particularly women John Daniel O'Sullivan, for services to business and philanthropy Dr Fiona Dorothy Pardington, MNZM, for services to photography Dr Susan Parry, for services to gastroenterology David Robert Percy, for services to fire safety technologies, business and the community Eric Clive Power, for services to swimming Timothy Grant Southee, for services to cricket Gail Patricia Spence, for services to language education Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley, for services to sociology John Bradley Struthers, for services to cycling, the cycling industry and business Mark William Joseph Vela, for services to mental health care and education Jennifer Mary Wake, for services to theatre and television Neil William Walker, JP, for services to primary industries and the community Sarah Louise Walker, for services to BMX and sports governance Dr Richard John Wild, for services to animal welfare and the veterinary sector Portia Louise Woodman-Wickliffe, for services to rugby Wayne Wright, for services to education and philanthropy Members (MNZM) Anae Lupematasila Lima Arthur John Anae, for services to the Samoan community Ellesse Mote Andrews, for services to cycling Richard Balcombe-Langridge, for services to business Catherine Juliet Bell, for services to food education Dr Santosh Prasad Bhandari, JP, for services to the Nepalese community Darryl Bishop, for services to mental health Victor Kenneth Boyd, for services to survivors of abuse in care Anna Catherine Cottrell, for services to documentary filmmaking and migrant communities Simon Eric Denny, for services to art Welmoed (Chris) Duggan, for services to science education Ronald Bruce Ealam, for services to Search and Rescue Robert Tuahuru Edwards, for services to the community and governance Susan Ann Elley, for services to education Terri Jayne Fairhall (Terri Middleton), for services to the New Zealand Police and the community Allison Daphne Christina Franklin, for services to people with disabilities Okesene Uili Galo, for services to the Tokelau community Rez Gardi, for services to refugees and human rights advocacy Alan Charles Gilmore, for services to astronomy Francis Quinn Goldingham, for services to outdoor recreation and seniors Elizabeth Helen Graham, for services to Māori and education Patricia Pearl Gregory, for services to the fashion industry Aaron Mark Halstead, for services to Search and Rescue and the tourism industry Dr Nina Emilia Hood, for services to education Lesley Mary Huckins, for services to swimming Meleua Enda Ikiua, for services to Vagahau Niue language and education Martin Kaipo, for services to social services and the community Lalita Vanmali Kasanji, for services to the IT industry and the Indian community Brian Patrick Kelly, for services to broadcasting William James Kermode, for services to governance and philanthropy Pamela Margaret Kilmartin, for services to astronomy John Junior Kumitau, for services to the Pacific community Laurinne Marion Laing, for services to sports and people with intellectual disabilities Ross James Lawrence, for services to the ski industry Lisa Li, for services to the tourism industry James Eric Lilley, for services to conservation and the community Janet Crystal-Lee Lilo, for services to the arts Pauline-Jean Henrietta Luyten, for services to rugby and the Pacific community Reverend David Elliott Major, for services to the community and the State Ngatepaeru Marsters, for services to midwifery and Pacific communities Lloyd James McCallum, JP, for services to the dairy industry and the environment Suzanne Michelle McFadden, for services to sports journalism and women Ian Robert Flockhart McKelvie, for services to local government, governance and as a Member of Parliament Grant Allan McMillan, ED, for services to education and the community Victoria Mary Mee, for services to women and business Eugene Joseph Meredith, for services to American Football Allan George Mincher, for services to aviation engineering Margaret Mary Mitchell, for services to the Royal New Zealand Naval Women's Association Dr Alishia Rangiwhakawaitau Moeahu, for services to Māori culture Dr Malcolm George Davis Mulholland, for services to health and Māori Khoa Truong Nguyen, for services to New Zealand-Vietnam relations and the community Julia Louisa Pearse, for services to governance and the community Sunit Prakash, JP, for services to the IT industry and the Indian community Dr Maxine Mariri Ronald, for services to breast cancer treatment and research Gary James Herbert Rooney, for services to business and philanthropy Bruce Winston Ross, for services to cycling Charles Edward Ross, for services to the community Morrin Jackson Rout, for services to the arts, particularly literature Annie Burma Teina Tangata Esita Scoon, for services to softball and the Pacific community Diana Rosemary Shand, for services to the environment and the community Simon John Caufield Strombom, DSD, ED, for services to war commemoration and historical preservation Veronica Ngarutai Kaye Thompson, for services to basketball Diane Anita Turner, JP, for services to governance, seniors and Māori Hariata Ann Vercoe, for services to Māori, health, and the community Louise Annette Wallace, for services to the entertainment industry Andrew Norman Williamson, for services to agriculture Marilyn Kay Yeoman, for services to education and the community Honorary Member Viliami Teumohenga, for services to education and the Pacific community King's Service Order (KSO) Companions Dr Christopher Evan Longhurst, for services to survivors of abuse in care Tyrone Marks, for services to survivors of abuse in care Phillip Wayne Paikea, for services to the prevention of family violence and the community Dover Spencer Samuels, for services as a Member of Parliament Dover Samuels has been made a companion of the King's Service Order. Photo / Michael Cunningham Peter William Tipene, for services to Māori King's Service Medal (KSM) Heather Jayne Baldwin, for services to the community Tina May Barrett, JP, for services to the community Debra Ann Bell, for services to the community Narendra Bhana, for services to the Indian community Marius Jean Bron, for services to Search and Rescue and the community Judith Marion Browne, JP, for services to the community Julia Mary Castles, for services to language education and migrant communities John Albert Coleman, for services to the community and sport Lily Coleman, for services to the community and sport Ross Melville Cooper, for services to rugby Margaret Jean Cousins, for services to local government and the community Glenda Gaye Davies, for services to the community Aperira Ngahau Davis, for services to the community Deborah Grace Davis, for services to the community Gavin Lloyd Dennis, JP, for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community Edwin John Eeles, JP, for services to pipe bands Anthony William Norman Enderby, for services to conservation Jennifer Fay Enderby, for services to conservation Zora Estelle Feilo-Makapa, for services to the Niue community and the arts Penelope-Jane Frost, for services to children and social work Christine Ada Gilbertson, for services to midwifery Kaiaho (Butch) Kereama Green, for services to music Heidi Elizabeth Griffin, for services to the arts and the community Allyson Teresa Hamblett, for services to people with disabilities and the transgender community The Venerable Sohim Hay, for services to the Cambodian community Katerina Hauhaua Hepi, for services to Māori language education Nicola Linda Hickey (Nicky Rawlings), for services to Victim Support Luen Nanette Hoani, for services to Māori language education Parminder Kaur, JP, for services to multicultural communities Kevin Francis Loe, JP, for services to the community and agriculture Timothy Peter Marshall, for services to the community and waka ama Audrey Myra Mattinson, for services to Scottish Country Dancing and the community Annie Elizabeth McCracken, for services to the community Reverend Rosemary McMillan, for services to the community Clem Burnard Mellish, for services to Māori art and music Graham Frederick Charles Milligan, MStJ, for services to the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association Fergus Charles Denis More, for services to the community and the law Graham (Kereama) Douglas Nathan, for services to Māori Terence John O'Regan, for services to nursing and the community Alison Isabel Perrin, JP, for services to the community and music Narayanan Kutty Pulloothpadath, for services to ethnic communities Berry Jane Rangi, for services to the community, particularly Pacific peoples Karen Elizabeth Richards, for services to textiles history and conservation Papali'i Seiuli Johnny Siaosi, for services to health and the Pacific community Rosemary Jan Sloman, JP, for services to the community Roberta Jane Smallfield, JP, for services to historical research and the community Alan (Curly) Rex Troon, for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand Jacqueline June Watson, for services to the community and the arts Glenys Margaret Weir, for services to health Merrilyn Joy Withers, for services to youth and the Baptist movement Yuanyong Yang, for services to bonsai and the Chinese community Honorary KSM Eteuati Fa'avae, for services to the Pacific community Siesina Ofahelotu Latu, for services to the Pacific community
Scoop
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Cutting-Edge Art From Kaitaia To Invercargill: Finalists Revealed For National Contemporary Art Award
Press Release – Hamilton City Council A record-breaking number of entries has resulted in 53 artworks being selected for the 2025 National Contemporary Art Award (NCAA), with finalists from Kaitaia to Invercargill. With a prize pool of more than $30,000, this prestigious competition is organised and hosted by Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery and reveals the cutting edge of Aotearoa New Zealand art through its fair, blind-judging process. Liz Cotton, Director Museum and Arts, said the ever-increasing number of entries reflects the level of interest. NCAA entries reached record-breaking levels in 2022 with more than 300 entries, then topped in 2023 with 420, and now more than 480 in 2025. (The previously annual competition was moved to a biennial cycle in 2023). 'It's astounding this has happened for a third time in a row. Hundreds of entries have poured in from Aotearoa New Zealand artists at all stages of their careers, exceeding all our expectations. This reflects the vibrancy of the nation's art scene and the essential role art plays in our society, as well as the importance of our philanthropic partners who enable us to offer such generous prizes.' Leading New Zealand law firm Tompkins Wake is the principal sponsor, having supported the awards since 2014, providing the life-changing prize of $20,000 for the winner of the National Contemporary Art Award. The Runner-Up Award of $7500 is provided by the Hugo Charitable Trust Award. The Friends of the Museum and Gallery and the Random Art Group provide Merit Awards of $1000 each. Judge for the 2025 NCAA competition, Nigel Borell MNZM, assessed the submissions through an anonymised online portal. The selection of award winners, will be done in-situ before the gallery is opened to the public. Borell is currently Curator Taonga Māori at Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, and is of Pirirakau, Ngaati Ranginui, Ngaai Te Rangi, Te Whakatoohea tribal descent. He has had an active role in the arts and culture sector spanning the past 25 years and was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2022. This year's exhibition of finalists will be held at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery from Friday 1 August — Sunday 16 November 2025 and entry is free. For more information visit National Contemporary Art Award finalists for 2025 Lizzi Yates, Waikanae Lyndy Wilson, Ngaaruawaahia Tim Wigmore and Reeve Hokopaura, Ngaamotu New Plymouth Cora-Allan Twiss, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland Jon Tootill, Papakura Debbie Tipuna, Tauranga Jodie Tipa, Ngaamotu New Plymouth Amber Timpany, Waihopai Invercargill Katherine Throne, Waanaka Dean Strickland, Waihii Beach Andy Spain, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington Aida Smith, Upper Hutt Merthyr Ruxton, Warkworth Kelly Rowe, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland Jessie Randles, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland Stephen Penny, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland Rowan Panther, Kaitaia Shelley Norton, Gore Ella Grace Nicol, Kirikiriroa Hamilton Francisco Naude, Kirikiriroa Hamilton Leanne Mulder, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland Brian Morris, Dunedin Ootepoti Logan Moffat, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland Jess Metuariki, Porirua Mark Meecham, Ootepoti Dunedin Alice Jeesu McDonald, Whanganui Hannah Maurice, Waiheke Jimmy James Kouratoras, Port Waikato Tae Jun Kim, Drury Helen Kerridge, Ahuriri Napier Kim Ireland, Whakatuu Nelson Dylan Huata-Lucas, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland Natalie Holland, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington Tui Hobson, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland Robyn Gibson, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland James Ford, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington Zena Elliott, Kirikiriroa Hamilton Lang Ea, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland Sudhir Duppati, Kirikiriroa Hamilton Donna Dinsdale, Te Puke Antony Densham, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland Garry Currin, Warkworth Deborah Crowe, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland Pio Coombes, Waihii Beach Hana Carpenter, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland Israel Birch, Ashhurst Sean Beldon, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland Helen Beech, Kawakawa David Austin, Kirikiriroa Hamilton Dita Angeles, Taamaki Makaurau Auckland Amy Al Chakif, Rotorua George Agius, Feilding Brett a'Court, Te Tai Tokerau Northland Content Sourced from Original url
