Joining Dixon and Drury are medical pioneer Sir Graham Le Gros, arts patron Sir Chris Parkin, world-leading eye specialist Dame Helen Danesh-Meyer, philanthropist Dame Dorothy Spotswood and Dame Coral Shaw. Dame Coral Shaw: A national reckoningThe abuse of an estimated 200,000 New Zealanders in state and faith-based care was a “national disgrace”. That was the central finding of the landmark, five-year Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in Care led by Shaw. Survivor advocate Kath Coster was among those who shared their stories with the inquiry led by Coral Shaw. Sir Scott Dixon: The speedsterNew Zealand's Scott Dixon is not only a hit with young fans but he supports them through charities like CanTeen and St Jude.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 30, 2025 16:07 UTC