02-06-2025
King's Birthday Honours 2025: Hariata Vercoe recognised for 40 years of service to Māori health
Rotorua's Hariata Vercoe has been made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to Māori, health, and the community.
'I was a bit shocked, actually,' Vercoe said when asked how she felt about the honour.
'I don't think I've done enough to see that