Celebrating impactful leader, Rau Kirikiri ONZM
Friend, and former NZFSSRC Board member awarded in King's Birthday Honours
We are delighted that Rauru Kirikiri (Te Whānau ā Apanui) received Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit ONZM honour. Rauru, a past member of NZFSSRC's Board, has long worked tirelessly to carry the purpose of NZFSSRC to Māori.
'He rei ngā niho, he parāoa te kauae'
He kupu ēnei ka ūhia ki runga ki a Rauru Kirikiri, mema o mua o te Poari o New Zealand Food Safety Science and Research Centre (NZFSSRC), i te hōnore ONZM kua riro i a ia inā tata ake nei.
Kua roa a Rauru e ārahi haere i te NZFSSRC ki te kawe atu i tōna kaupapa matua (Haumarutanga o ngā kai) ki Te Ao Māori.
Ōtirā, ka noho āna mahi katoa, i ngā tau maha kua pahure ake, hai tākoha mō te tini ngerongero.
Nō reira, e te Rangatira, e kore e mutu te mihi aroha ki a koe.
His leadership contributions over the years to Māori, science and conservation, remain as an incredible gift to many.
Published on: 1 June 2026
