Acting Minister for Women Louise Upston has congratulated the large number of women
who received King’s Birthday Honours this year, including two inspiring new Dames
Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
The New Zealand Royal Honours system provides a way for New Zealand to thank and
congratulate people who have served their communities and to recognise people’s
achievements.
FIRST Union General Secretary Dennis Maga says today’s Budget 2024/25 is one of
the most regressive in the country’s history, and represents a "Brain Drain Budget"
that will encourage many more Kiwis to consider moving overseas.