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