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Filter search resultsDr William Pickering, ONZ, KBE (Honorary 1975), MS (1934), PhD (1936), Hon DEng (Canterbury 2003), Hon FRSNZ
Honour or award recipientDr Pickering has made an outstanding contribution to science and engineering, in particular relating to the exploration of the solar system which has been of immense international importance and benefit.Miss Nene Janet Paterson Clutha (Janet Frame), ONZ, CBE (1983)
Honour or award recipientBorn 1924. She is one of New Zealand’s foremost authors and literary figures. Citation prepared 1990Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Honour or award recipientBorn 1900. Her Majesty, consort of the late King George VI, was appointed to the Order during her 90th year. Citation prepared 1990The Rt Rev Manuhuia Bennett, ONZ, CMG (1981)
Honour or award recipientBorn 1916. Anglican Bishop of Aotearoa from 1968 to 1981. During this period and in his retirement he made a significant contribution to Maoridom, in particular as a Member of the Waitangi Tribunal. Citation prepared 1989Dr Allen Curnow, ONZ, CBE (1986)
Honour or award recipientBorn 1911. Poet, critic and dramatist. On the staff of the English Department of Auckland University 1951-76. Author of over 18 volumes of poems. In 1989 received The Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry. Citation prepared 1990Emeritus Professor Douglas Lilburn, ONZ
Honour or award recipientBorn 1915. Composer. Tutor, lecturer, senior lecturer, Associate Professor and Professor of Music, Victoria University of Wellington, 1947-79. Member of numerous music organisations. Citation prepared 1988The Rt Hon Sir Thaddeus McCarthy, ONZ, KBE (1974), [Knight Bachelor 1964]
Honour or award recipientBorn 1907. At the time of his appointment to the Order he was the senior New Zealand Privy Counsellor (appointed 1968). He was a Judge of the High Court from 1957 to 1962 and the Court of Appeal from 1962 to 1976.The Very Rev Dr John Somerville, ONZ, CMG (1978), MC, ChStJ
Honour or award recipientBorn 1910. The elder statesman of the Presbyterian Church in New Zealand. Master of Knox Theological College 1963-78 and a former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in New Zealand. He was active in a variety of community and welfare organisations.Dr Clarence Beeby, ONZ, CMG (1956)
Honour or award recipientBorn 1902. The doyen of New Zealand educationalists. Director of Education 1940-60. He held senior UNESCO appointments overseas and was New Zealand Ambassador to France 1960-63. Citation prepared 1987Mr Henry Lang, ONZ, CB (1977)
Honour or award recipientBorn 1919. An eminent public servant and economist. Secretary to the Treasury 1969-77. He was also a lay member of the High Court. Arts patron. Citation prepared 1989Professor Richard Matthews, ONZ, FRS, FRSNZ
Honour or award recipientBorn 1921. Eminent scientist. Emeritus Professor of Microbiology, University of Auckland. Citation prepared 1988Mr Frederick Turnovsky, ONZ, OBE (1965)
Honour or award recipientBusinessman and patron of the arts. Citation prepared 1988Sir Guy Powles, KBE (1961), CMG, (1954), ED
Honour or award recipientBorn 1905. Former Diplomat (High Commissioner to Western Samoa from 1949-60). He was the First New Zealand Ombudsman 1962-75 and served as Chief Ombudsman 1975-1977. Citation prepared 1990Dame Whina Cooper, ONZ, DBE (1980) [CBE 1974, MBE 1953]
Honour or award recipientPast President of the Maori Women’s Welfare League. She was at the forefront of Maori issues for over 60 years. Citation prepared 1991Mr Walter James (Jim) Knox, ONZ
Honour or award recipientPresident of the Federation of Labour. Citation prepared 1988The Hon Sir Arnold Nordmeyer, ONZ, KCMG (1975) [CMG 1970]
Honour or award recipientLong serving Labour MP and sometime Leader of the Opposition. Citation prepared 1987Professor Christian Karlson Stead, ONZ, CBE (1985)
Honour or award recipientProfessor Stead is regarded as one of New Zealand's leading poets, novelists and critics.BAZLEY, Dame Margaret Clara, ONZ, DNZM (1999)
Honour or award recipientDame Margaret Bazley has held senior leadership roles in the health and state sector for more than 50 years, most recently as Chair of the New Zealand Fire Service Commission from 1999 to 2011.JACKSON, Sir Peter Robert, ONZ, KNZM (2010)
Honour or award recipientSir Peter Jackson is one of New Zealand’s best-known film-makers, and has made a leading contribution to the development of the New Zealand film industry.MAJOR, Dame Malvina Lorraine, ONZ, GNZM (2008), DBE (1991)
Honour or award recipientDame Malvina Major is one of New Zealand’s great opera divas.The Right Honourable Sir Robin Brunskill Cooke, The Lord Cooke of Thorndon, ONZ, KBE (1986), [Knight Bachelor 1977], PC (1977)
Honour or award recipientLord Cooke is regarded as one of the foremost jurists New Zealand has produced. He is held in the highest regard not only in New Zealand but also the United Kingdom and in other countries of the Commonwealth.The Hon Michael Duffy, ONZ
Honour or award recipientMichael Duffy, born 1938, served as a Member of the Parliament of Australia from 1980 to 1996, however, he has maintained close connections with New Zealand since his childhood.