138 NZers Recipients of New Year's Honours and 6 Appointed Knights or Dames
December 31, 2022
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One hundred and eighty-three people are recipients of New Year honours for service to their communities or as recognition for their achievements.
Those named today are drawn from sectors that include: the arts and media, business, health, education, sport, voluntary work, science and technology.
Six New Zealanders have been appointed knights and dames: Dame Miranda Harcourt, Dame Farah Palmer and Dame Janice Wright, Sir Ashley Bloomfield, Sir Markus Dunajtschik and Sir Haare Williams.
Among other prominent people recognised are: Michael Barnett who has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. He stepped down in May after 25 years as chief executive of the Auckland Business Chamber. During this time, he helped thousands of migrants and young people gain employment.