New Zealand has five new knights and dames, from left, Jane Harding, Derek Lardelli, Karen Poutasi, Robert Elliott and Aroha Reriti-Crofts. Photos: suppliedThey’ve connected us to our culture, improved our health and helped our youngest and most vulnerable. Five New Zealanders are our newest dames and knights, among 178 Kiwis whose contributions - across the arts, health, business, sport, science, technology, education and service to the community - have been acknowledged in today’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. Fellow Aucklander and health champion Distinguished Prof Jane Harding is one of three new dames for her work in neonatology and perinatology. No-one was appointed a Member of the Order of New Zealand, our highest royal honour and only granted to 20 living New Zealanders at one time.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 31, 2020 20:15 UTC