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The strength and diversity of service in New Zealand is a standout feature of today's King's Birthday and Coronation Honours list, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said. "Each of today's 182 recipients has contributed individually to our country. Viewed collectively, their efforts reflect an overwhelming commitment to service." Chris Hipkins said. "I also want to recognise that it's special to be releasing this list so soon after the coronation of the new King, and to be able to celebrate recipients on the King's Birthday public holiday." Today's 2023 King's Birthday and Coronation Honours include one appointment to the Order of New Zealand, one Dame Grand and six appointments as Dames and Knights Companion. "In keeping with tradition, Queen Camilla is appointed to the Order of New Zealand. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh were similarly recognised for their support of the monarch of the time," ....
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa taki tini 'My success is not mine alone, but that of the people" The King's Birthday and Coronation Honours list 2023 celebrates Mori from all walks of life, reflecting the achievements of those who have made a significant contribution to the community, Minister for Mori Development Willie Jackson said. T Selwyn Parata, of Ngti Porou and Ngi Tahu, has been appointed as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to Mori. T Selwyn has been a trustee of Te Runanga o Ngti Porou since 1987 and its successor, Te Rnanganui o Ngti Porou, since 2012, serving as deputy chair and then chair from 2015. He was a member of Te Haeata who successfully negotiated Treaty of Waitangi claims on behalf of his tribe. He later led the negotiations between the Crown and Ngti Porou culminating in the Ng Rohe Moana o Ng Hapu o Ngti Porou Act 2019. "T Selwyn has also made a substantial contribution as chair of the Te Mat ....