Joy Cowley, ONZ: 'You can see life as a series of stories'STUFF Joy Cowley receives a New Year Honour for her contribution to national culture. The newest Member of the Order of New Zealand (ONZ) has built an inspiring life full of creativity after overcoming some tough hurdles. WESTON COWLEY/STUFF Joy Cowley, who has become a Member of the Order of New Zealand (ONZ), with Rosa, a Boxer belonging to her son James. READ MORE:* National Portrait: Author Joy Cowley, the Storyteller* Us Two: Author Joy Cowley and illustrator Philip Webb* Spinning a yarn and turning a bowl with acclaimed author Joy Cowley* Cowley 'bewildered, delighted' with top honour* Former MPs honoured* Sir Beegee: My love affair with rugby* Who is Lord Geidt and why's he getting an NZ honour? WARWICK SMITH/STUFF When she's not writing, Joy Cowley is often in her workshop.

Source: Stuff December 29, 2017 15:56 UTC