Investiture at Larnach Castle
Governorgeneral Dame Patsy Reddy and Sir David Gascoigne (front, centre) with recipients of Queen’s Birthday Honours at an investiture at Larnach Castle yesterday.
Back row from left: Daphne Hull, of Alexandra, MNZM, for services to tourism and recreation; Graeme Smith, of Tapanui, QSM, for services to the community and theatre; William Moran, of Queenstown, MNZM, for services to the State, sport and youth.
Second back row from left: Evan Smith, of Christchurch, MNZM, for services to the community; Donald Kirdy, of Ashburton, QSM, for services to cycling; Dugald MacTavish, of Palmerston, QSM, for services to conservation and the environment; Rosalie Goldsworthy, of Palmerston, MNZM, for services to wildlife conservation.
Third row from left: Tom O’Connor, of St Andrews, MNZM, for services to seniors, local government and journalism; Lyndsay Rackley, of Dunedin, QSM, for services to broadcasting; Pauli Ma’afu, of Gisborne, QSM, for services to the Pacific community; Jan Pentecost, of Rangiora, QSM, for services to the community, particularly seniors.
Second row from left: Neill Price, of Kaiapoi, QSM, for services to the community; Joyce Kolk, of Tuatapere, QSM, for services to conservation; Edith Smith, of Ashburton, QSM, for services to conservation; Anne Rodger, of Dunedin, MNZM, for services to women.
Front row from left: Janice Tofia, of Dunedin, MNZM, for services to education; Prof Pat Langhorne, of Dunedin, NZAM, for services to Antarctic science; Sir David and Dame Patsy; Dr Christine Roke, of Auckland, ONZM, for services to sexual and reproductive health; Rod Morris, of Dunedin, ONZM, for services to documentary filmmaking, natural history and conservation.
Dame Patsy said it was her first investiture ceremony in Dunedin.
She told the recipients they had demonstrated determination, commitment and passion in what they did, and had made New Zealand a better place.
‘‘Wear your insignia with pride,’’ she told them.