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The Minister for Māori Development is praising those named on the New Year Honours list.

Eighteen Māori have been recognised for 2026, and include Companions, Officers, and Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit, as well as recipients of the King's Service Order and Medal.

Tama Potaka, who is also the Minister for Māori Crown Relations, said they demonstrate deep and enduring commitment to Māori advancement and community leadership across Aotearoa.

"I'm particularly inspired and motivated by those Māori leaders and people working in the iwi, hapū and whānau space who are doing some wonderful work in maintaining and uplifting our identity, but also continuing our traditions and our tikanga through to o

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