Waikato alumni honoured

The University of Waikato is extremely proud to congratulate a number of alumni who featured in 2012's New Year Honours List.

Companions of the Order of New Zealand

For services to the Maori language and publishing:

Ms Robyn Rangihuia Bargh, DipT, 1997.
Managing Director, Huia Publishers, Wellington

For services to Maori language:

Dr James Wharehuia Milroy, QSO, Honorary Doctorate, 2005.
Tuhoe kaumatua and former Professor of Maori, University of Waikato, Hamilton

Officers of the Order of New Zealand

For services to Science:

Dr Ron Laurence McDowall, PhD, 2005.
Lecturer, Waikato Tainui College for Research & Development, Auckland

For services to the State:

Rear Admiral Anthony Jonathon Parr, MVO, BSocSc, 1977.
New Zealand's Chief of Navy, Wellington

Members of the Order of New Zealand

For services to Maori:

Ms Piatarihi Ngaku Beatrice Callaghan, BSocSc, 1985.
Consultant, Moko Business Associates, Te Puke

For services to Education:

Mr William Leggett Noble, BEd, 1978.
Retired School Principal, Hamilton

For services to Business and Maori:

Ms Hinerangi Ada Raumati, BMS, 1991.
Independent Consultant and former CFO of Tainui Group Holdings Ltd, Manukau

The Queen's Service Medal

For services to Maori education and the community:

Mrs Tuihana Pook, HDipT, 1993.
Principal, Te Kura Mana Maori o Whangaparoa, Opotiki

For services to Maori and the community:

Mrs Moengaroa Rosalima Solomon, JP, BSocSc, 1997.
Community advocate, Ngaruawahia

Alumni Office - Tari Rauika
The University of Waikato - Te Whare Wananga o Waikato
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