Southland, Otago represented at honours ceremonies

A round of investiture ceremonies for honours recipients began in Wellington this week. Pictured with Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro are Mrs Gail Thompson, of Bluff, member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to Māori and conservation, on Monday; and Mrs Deb Fraser-Komene, of Dunedin, MNZM for services to mental health and youth, and Carol Angland, of Wānaka, King’s Service Medal for services to the community and theatre, yesterday.