Ron Brierley in 2015 (second from right) meeting the Queen, who has accepted his resignation as a Knight. Photo / SuppliedRon Brierley in 2015 (second from right) meeting the Queen, who has accepted his resignation as a Knight. Photo / SuppliedShamed business titan Ron Brierley was told he could jump instead of being pushed when it came to losing his knighthood, documents released under the Official Information Act have revealed. The briefing noted that the charges to which Brierley had pleaded guilty carried a maximum of 10 years in prison. The closing step created a hitch in the process - Brierley responded: "The original insignia was stolen.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 15, 2021 23:37 UTC