1One-hundred and seventy-two New Zealanders have just celebrated being honoured in this years Queen's Birthday honours list. The annual tradition recognises the outstanding contributions of New Zealanders who come from all walks of life. But who decides who should receive an honour and does their selection really reflect the achievements of New Zealanders? Should a more independent method of selection be set up to avoid the accusation of political patronage and if so, what are the options?
Speakers
- Belinda McCammon (Reporter)
- Sir Peter Leitch (New Zealand businessman)
- Jeanette Fitzsimons (Former co-leader and MP, Green Party)
- Phil Goff MP (Leader, Labour Party)
- John Key MP (Prime Minister
- Leader, National Party)
- Dean Knight (Senior lecturer in law, Victoria University)
- John Johansson (Lecturer in comparative politics, Victoria University)
- Lewis Holden (Chairman, Republican Movement of Aotearoa)
- David Baguley (Director, Honours Secretariat)
- Chris King (Manurewa resident and former QSM recipient)
- Simon O'Connor (Chair, Monarchy New Zealand)
- Dr. Ranginui Walker (Former Head of Maori Studies, The University of Auckland)
- Sir Fred Allen (Former captain and coach, All Black rugby team)