Honours List

2nd June 2026 Honours List

King’s Birthday Honours: Business events, tourism, conservation champions recognised

Business events pioneer Jan Tonkin, attraction developer Scott O’Donnell, and SkyCity’s inaugural CEO make this year’s prestigious list.

Brown “overwhelmed” by King’s Birthday honour

Former Holiday Parks New Zealand chief executive Fergus Brown says being made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to tourism is “a bit overwhelming”.

3rd June 2025 Awards / Honours List

King’s Birthday Honours: Fergus Brown, Capt David Morgan made ONZM…

CTS’ Lisa Li and former long serving Remarks boss Ross Lawrence are also recognised.

3rd June 2025 Awards / Honours List

…with contributions to aviation, recreation, business also recognised

Air Rarotonga founder and managing director Ewan Smith has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025.