Former mayor of Christchurch Sir Bob Parker and fashion designer Dame Trelise Cooper are among those getting top awards in Tuesday’s New Year’s honours list.
Sir Bob Parker has received a knighthood for his leadership during the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
Two dames, four knights. Yet again. Women are not less worthy of (stupid) Honours, sure looks that way :( Hope it's cos lots turn them down.
— Julie Fairey (@juliefairey) December 30, 2013
As well as services to fashion, Dame Trelise Cooper’s award is also for her work in the community.
Auckland businesswoman Alison Paterson has also been made a Dame, while the other knighthoods go to racing magnate Peter Vela, Archbishop David Moxon and educationalist Dr Toby Curtis.
Still no honours for the Briscoes lady
— Laura McQuillan (@mcquillanatorz) December 30, 2013
Also from the world of fashion, Karen Walker has been awarded a Companion and World’s Francis Hooper made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
I wonder when "services to social media" is going to make the Honours list... #NYHonours
— Profanity Jane (@powderkeig) December 30, 2013
John Reid a cricketer of the 1950s and 60s has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
An all-rounder, Mr Reid, 85, was the captain and top run scorer when New Zealand won its first test match in 1956.
