Terry Nicholas awarded MNZM for services to Māori and governance
Terry Nicholas, MNZM at the Investiture Awards Ceremony with The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO.Our very own Terry Nicholas was awarded the MNZM for services to Māori and governance at the Investiture Awards Ceremony in Christchurch on 20 October 2026.
When the King’s Birthday Honours list was announced in June, The Hon Tama Potaka (Māori Development Minister) stated that:
“Māori recipients recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 reflect decades of leadership, service, and commitment to strengthening Māori communities, language, education, and governance.These recipients represent the strength of Māori leadership across many fields, including education, governance, language revitalisation, and community development.Their service reflects a deep commitment to whānau, hapū, iwi, and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.”
“Terry Nicholas has provided long-standing leadership within Murihiku, supporting Māori development, governance capability, and opportunities for future generations.”
“His work has strengthened community wellbeing, regional development, and pathways for rangatahi leadership and participation.”
You can read more about Terry and his achievements on the Governor-General of New Zealand website.
Posted: 23 October 2026