Congratulations to the following members in our Whānau Ora Network for being recognised in this years King's Birthday and Coronation Honours for 2023.

  • Selwyn Parata (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu)
    Knights Companion (KNZIM) for services to Māori

  • Materoa Mar (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi)
    Officer (ONZM) for services to Māori and Pacific health

  • Awerangi Tamihere (Ngāti Kauwhata, Rangitāne, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, Ngāi Tahu)
    Member of New Zealand of Merit (MNZM) for her services to Māori Health.

A total of 182 recipients have been named in this year’s King's Birthday and Coronation Honours.