Blind Citizens NZ applauds and congratulates all King’s Birthday Honours recipients. We especially recognise all those for their mahi and services to disabled people, many of whom we work with and alongside.

We acknowledge our Patron, Peter Boshier, knighted for his services to the State and the judiciary. During his time as Chief Ombudsman, Peter played a key role in the Independent Monitoring Mechanism, working with the Disabled People’s Organisations (DPO) Coalition and the Human Rights Commission. He has also been a valued guest presenter at our AGM and Conferences, including last year when he was announced as our Patron. We take this opportunity to also acknowledge:

• Hamish Taverner ONZM for services to people with a learning disability;
• Ronelle Baker ONZM for services to children and disabled people;
• Daniel (Dan) Buckingham MNZM for services to disabled people and wheelchair rugby; and
• Robyn Hunt KSO for services to disabled people and the arts.