Kōkiri acknowledges the huge contribution and impact Māori leaders have on shaping the destiny of Māori and New Zealand. We honour and recognise the achievements of these leaders who work tirelessly to improve outcomes for Māori.

Māori judges, entrepreneurs, teachers, and health practitioners to name a few are among those who were honoured by the Queen in the New Year’s Honours List.

MEMBERS OF THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT (MNZM)

Ms Rae Beverley ADLAM, of Tauranga. For services to business.

Mrs Mere Isabel AUSTIN, J.P., of Auckland. For services to Māori.

Mrs Ingrid Nea COLLINS, of Gisborne. For services to Māori.

Mrs Jane Lu-cretia du FEU, J.P., of Nelson. For services to Māori.

Ms Barbara Ann GREER, J.P., of Hokitika. For services to health and Māori.

Mrs Mary Ray HAMMOND, of Porirua. For services to Māori health.

Mr Owen Jerry HAPUKU, of Havelock North. For services to Māori.

Mrs Reremoana Tuakana Mate NGATA, of Tikitiki. For services to Māori and the community.

Mrs Wahineiti Ruth Te Kawa Tapu A Rangi NORMAN, J.P., of North Shore. For services to the community.

Mr James Leonard PETERS, of Kaikohe. For services to local body affairs, education and the community.

Ms Mahinarangi TOCKER, of Waitakere. For services to music.

Mr Edward Kereminita WAAKA, J.P., of Napier. For services to Māori, education and the community.

MEMBERS OF THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT (MNZM)

The New Zealand Defence Force

Able Combat Systems Specialist Rene Hamuera RANGI (D25740), Royal New Zealand Navy.

THE QUEEN’S SERVICE ORDER (QSO)

Associate Professor Pare AretaKEIHA, of Auckland. For services to business, education and Māori.

Mr Joseph MASON, of Whakatane. For services to Māori.

The Reverend Dr Takutai Moana WIKIRIWHI, J.P., of Auckland. For services to Māori.

Ms Pauline Alice WINTER, of Auckland. For services to business and the Pacific Islands community.

THE QUEEN’S SERVICE MEDAL (QSM)

The Reverend Kahu Hurihia DURIE, of Palmerston North. For services to Māori and the community.

Mrs Kahu Waiora HOHAIA, of Te Kuiti. For services to conservation.

Mrs Mereana Mokikiwa HUTCHEN, of Christchurch. For services to Māori, women, and the community.

Mrs Putiputi Reremoana MACKEY, of Wellington. For services to Māori performing arts and Māori.

 Mr Hemi Wiremu (James William) MAXWELL, J.P., of Opotiki. For services to Māori.

Mr Barry Norman Poata SMITH, of Rotorua. For services to the community.

Mr Joseph Thomas TOPIA, J.P., of Kohukohu. For services to Māori and the community.

Ms Ngawhakaheke Tuti WETERE, J.P., of Waitara. For services to the community.

THE NEW ZEALAND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE DECORATION (DSD)

New Zealand Defence Force

Corporal Sean Anthony NGATAI (S1001114), Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment (The Duke of York‘s Own).

For a comprehensive list of all New Zealanders honoured in the New Year’s honours go to www.gov-gen.govt.nz/honours/newyear.asp