Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern took the highest honour given to a New Zealander, being named a Dame Grand Companion. The only higher honour awarded was for Queen Camilla, who was made an additional member of the Order of New Zealand. The Order of New Zealand is the country’s most prestigious honour and its membership is limited to 20 living people. The co-captains, as well as White Ferns cricket former skipper Amy Satterthwaite, became Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Journalist Nicky Hager accepted his ONZM honour on behalf of people who had helped him, especially whistleblowers.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 04, 2023 21:24 UTC