The New Zealand Order of Merit

The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the opening of parliament, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit on the advice of Prime Minister AnswerMeNow1:

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To be Knights Companion of the said Order:

The Honourable Peter Francis Dunne, for long service to the New Zealand Parliament and Government, and service to the people of Ōhāriu.

Mr Hone Pani Tamati Waka Nene Harawira, for services to advancing Māori culture and Māori rights, especially as a leader of the significant Māori rights advocates in the 20th century.

Mr Gareth Huw Morgan, for services to philanthropy, New Zealand business, and economics in New Zealand.

Dr Russel William Norman, for services to New Zealand's fight against climate change.