John Ombler has been made a CNZM for his public service. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDCNZMMaxwell Gilbert ShepherdWanakaFor services to biotechnology and businessWanaka's John Ombler has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contribution to public service, which has included leading responses to significant crises. Mr Ombler said he was honoured to be recognised and grateful for public service teamwork and an "extremely supportive" family. He held several conservation management roles before taking on other public sector roles, including State Services Commissioner from 2008-14. Strong Otago connections then prompted Mr Ombler and his wife Marieke Hilhorst to retire to Wanaka.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 06, 2021 17:03 UTC