King's Birthday honours: Local recipients

King’s Birthday honour for services to education

Thursday, June 8th, 2023

Among the Otago residents receiving a King’s Birthday honours last weekend was Dunedin’s Gerard Anthony (Tony) Hanning (84).

He says it is a privilege to accept the honour for services to education and the community.

“There’s that element of surprise, because you’re not expecting it,” Mr Hanning said.

“It is an honour and a recognition of the things that are important to me.

“As much as the personal involvement, community service and education are two things dear to my heart.” Read more

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