Massey staff and graduates receive New Year Honours

Massey University’s director of nursing programmes Associate Professor Annette Huntington was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year Honours announced at the weekend.

She was one of eight people with ties to the University, including Rugby World Cup winning coach Graham Henry, who were honoured.

Dr Huntington, of the School of Health and Social Services in Wellington, was recognised for her services to nursing research.

She is a leading researcher into the health of nurses and is a former chair of the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

All Blacks coach Graham Henry was made a Knights Companion of the Order of Merit for his services to rugby. The former Auckland headmaster, who completed a Bachelor of Education at Massey, guided the New Zealand side to world cup victory in October.

Robin Bargh (Bachelor of Arts) was made a Companion of the Order of Merit for services to Maori language and publishing.

Dr Ron McDowall (Bachelor of Business Studies) was made an Officer of the Order of Merit for services to science.

Vera Ellen (Diploma in Health Administration) was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for services to the community.

Kerrin Marshall (Diploma in Business Studies) was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for services to pipe bands.

Henry Ngapo (Master of Educational Administration) was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for services to education.

Colonel John Boswell (Master of Management), of the New Zealand Army, was awarded the New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration.