Claudette Hauiti

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Tireless worker for all recognised by the King: Judith Browne

1 week ago | waateanews.com | Claudette Hauiti

Role Funding: Ms Judith Browne (Ngāpuhi) has served the Whanganui community in various roles since the 1980s. Ms Browne began volunteering with the Citizens Advice Bureau in 1980s and was sworn in as a Justice of the Peace in 1994. In 1997 she was appointed as a Judicial JP, allowing her to handle cases in arrest, youth, and traffic courts.
Leader, gentleman & scholar recognised by the King: Pita Tipene

1 week ago | waateanews.com | Claudette Hauiti

Mr Pita Tipene (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Te Tārawa) has been contributing to his community through governance and as a Māori leader for more than 30 years. Mr Tipene chaired the Waitangi National Trust from 2018 to 2025, having become a Trustee in 2016. He has chaired Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust for 20 years, helping grow and transform the financial assets through sustainable means. He has chaired Te Kotahitanga o Nga Hapū Ngāpuhi for 16 years.
Now a Knight - this recognition is as clear as day: Mark Cooper

1 week ago | waateanews.com | Claudette Hauiti

The Honourable Sir Mark Cooper (Ngāti Mahanga, Waikato-Tainui). Former President of the Court of Appeal from April 2022 to November. Retired Court of Appeal Judge and a High Court Judge from 2004. Following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the government appointed him to chair the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal CommissionSir Mark advised on the amalgamation of the Auckland Super City and has been on a range of Boards.
Decades long service recognised by the King: Dover Samuels

1 week ago | waateanews.com | Claudette Hauiti

The Honourable Dover Samuels (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Rēhia) was a Labour Party List Member in the late 1990s before becoming the Member of Parliament for Te Tai Tokerau from 1999 to 2005. He was previously a Councillor and Deputy Mayor of the Far North District Council. He helped establish the Rawini Health Hub to provide primary health care to a rural Māori community.
Decades of service recognised by the King: Hariata Vercoe

1 week ago | waateanews.com | Claudette Hauiti

Role Funding: Ms Hariata Vercoe (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Kea/Ngāti Tuara, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Manawa, Ngāti Makino, Te Rarawa) has provided leadership and service in healthcare and her community, in both professional and voluntary roles, for more than forty years. Ms Vercoe has worked as Chief Executive Officer of Korowai Aroha Health Centre since 2012.
An inspiration one and all - including Basketball: Ms Ronnie Thompson

1 week ago | waateanews.com | Claudette Hauiti

Role Funding: Ms Ronnie Thompson has contributed to basketball in New Zealand for 40 years, as a player, coach and administrator. Ms Thompson had success at secondary school and United States university levels. She captained the Wellington club team, Morehu, to its first Women’s National Club Championships title in 1984,continuing her playing career until 2001. She represented New Zealand with the Tall Ferns from 1985 to 1988.
For services to the Hauora Kaupapa: Dr Max Ronald

1 week ago | waateanews.com | Claudette Hauiti

Role Funding: Dr Max Ronald (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Wai) specialises in breast cancer surgery with an interest in oncoplastic techniques and is an advocate for Indigenous Health Equity. She is the first indigenous councillor at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), a member of the Aotearoa New Zealand National Committee Surgery, and a past Chair of RACS Indigenous Health Committee.
Advocate recognised for mahi: Dr Alisha Moeahu

1 week ago | waateanews.com | Claudette Hauiti

Role Funding: Dr Alisha Moeahu (Ngāti Awa, Ngā Tūhoe, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Hikaairo, Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Porou) is recognised for her knowledge of tikanga and mātauranga Māori. She was a kaitautoko-tikanga for morehu during the National Apology of the Crown to those abused in state care.
Leader recognised for services to education: Mr Grant McMillan

1 week ago | waateanews.com | Claudette Hauiti

Role Funding: Mr Grant McMillan (Kāi Tahu) was the Ministry of Education Southern Region Manager for schools and early childhood education from 2001 to 2009. He was Tumuaki/Principal of James Cook High School, Manurewa from 2016 to 2023.
Artist extraordinaire - a picture paints a thousand words: Ms Janet Lilo

1 week ago | waateanews.com | Claudette Hauiti

Role Funding: Ms Janet Lilo (Te Rarawa) is an award-winning artist, educator and advocate for Pacific and rainbow arts and communities. She works across digital video, photography, drawing, sculpture and installation. Her work has been shown at Auckland Art Gallery, Te Papa Tongarewa and Christchurch Art Gallery as well as in Asia, Europe, the United States and across the Pacific.