Dr Lesieli Pelesikoti Tongati’o, of Palmerston North received the Insignia of a Member of The New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to education and the Pacific community.
She was one of more than 40 recipients whose achievements were celebrated at investiture ceremonies at the Government House in Wellington today.
The event was hosted by The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae.
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