Media Advisory - Investitures

Please be advised of an Investiture ceremony for recipients of the New Zealand New Year Honours 2003.

The ceremony takes place on Friday, 4 April, at 10.30am.

Among the recipients will be:
· The Rt Hon Jenny Shipley (Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit)
· The late Dr Hirini Melbourne (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) - Award to be accepted by his sister Jan Melbourne
· Erenora Puketapu-Hetet (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit)

Media wishing to cover the investitures should contact the Public Affairs Officer to confirm attendance no later than 9.30am on the morning of the event.

For further information, please contact

Stefan Wolf Public Affairs Officer Government House Ph: 04-3820827