TEU members New Years Honours.

We are proud to congratulate the TEU members whose outstanding contributions have been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours as announced on New Years Day.

Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM)

• Professor Beverley-Anne (Bev) Lawton, for services to women’s health.
• Distinguished Professor Gaven John Martin, for services to mathematics and education.
• Professor Thomas (Tom) Charles Roa, for services to Māori language and education.

The King’s Service Medal (KSM)

• Sailauama Cheryl Talamaivao, for services to the Pacific community and education

Thank you for your leadership, your service, and your unwavering commitment to making Aotearoa a better place. Your recognition is richly deserved.

Hei whakakotahi, hei whakamana – together, we rise.