新西兰教育部长 Erica Stanford 在2026年国王生日授勋名单公布后，对教育领域获奖人士的表彰。
主要获奖者
🎖️ 爵士（Knight Companion）
James Chapman
（James Chapman 教授）
获授：
Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit（KNZM）
主要贡献：
- 自1980年代以来长期从事阅读教育研究
- 国际知名的学习障碍及阅读障碍（Dyslexia）专家
- 推动新西兰识字教育改革
- 对政府阅读教育政策产生重要影响
- 推动“Structured Literacy（结构化识字教学法）”在全国学校实施
目前新西兰小学正在推广的系统拼读法（phonics）和结构化识字教学，Chapman教授的研究贡献极大。
🎖️ 女爵士（Dame Companion）
Susan Hassall
获授：
Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit（DNZM）
表彰其在教育领导及专业领域的长期贡献。
Elizabeth Rata
获授：
Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit（DNZM）
她是 University of Auckland 教育学院著名学者。
主要研究：
- 课程设计（Curriculum）
- 知识教育理论
- 教育公平问题
她在国际教育理论界具有较高影响力。
🎖️ ONZM（Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit）
Michael Johnston
现任：
- The New Zealand Initiative 高级研究员
贡献包括：
- 教育评估改革
- 课程设计
- 国家教育政策研究
近年来经常就NCEA改革、识字率下降等议题发表评论。
🎖️ MNZM（Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit）
Patrick Gale
前校长：
Rangitoto College
主要贡献：
- 领导Rangitoto College成为全国规模最大的中学之一
- 创造优异NCEA成绩
- 自2025年起担任NCEA专业咨询委员会主席
在其任内，Rangitoto College长期被视为新西兰学术成绩最优秀的公立中学之一。
Alan McIntyre
获授：
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit（MNZM）
贡献包括：
- 超过50年的教育生涯
- 长期担任小学校长
- 推动国际学生交流项目
- 为全国校长提供培训与指导
属于新西兰基层教育界的资深领袖。
教育部长评价
教育部长 Erica Stanford 表示：
教育是最重要的社会公平工具（Education is the great equaliser）。
她特别强调：
- 获奖者不仅影响学生；
- 也影响教师、研究人员及整个社区；
- 他们的贡献塑造了新西兰教育体系的发展方向。
观察
从本次授勋名单可以看出，政府特别重视：
- 识字与阅读能力提升
- James Chapman
- Michael Johnston
- 课程与教育理论改革
- Elizabeth Rata
- 学校管理与校长领导力
- Patrick Gale
- Alan McIntyre
这与现任政府近年推动的教育政策方向高度一致，包括：
- 强化阅读、写作和数学基础能力；
- 推广结构化识字教学（Structured Literacy）；
- 改革NCEA国家教育资格体系；
- 提高学校问责和教学质量。
因此，这次教育界授勋名单不仅是个人荣誉，也反映了当前新西兰教育改革的重点方向。
Education Minister Erica Stanford has recognised the King’s Birthday 2026 Honours recipients being celebrated for their services and achievements in, and to, education.
“It is a privilege to acknowledge the exceptional contributions, commitment, and dedication these New Zealanders have shown throughout their careers,” Ms Stanford says.
“The passion, drive, and determination of this year’s recipients is embossed in the lives of the many students, teachers, academics, and communities they have worked with.”
Those being honoured include Professor Emeritus James Chapman, appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, and Susan Hassall and Professor Elizabeth Rata, appointed Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
“Sir James has made significant contributions to literacy teaching and learning both in New Zealand and internationally since the 1980s, particularly in learning disabilities and dyslexia research.
“His work has had an instrumental impact. He has shaped how children learn to read, influenced national policy, and guided the development of the structured literacy approach now embedded across New Zealand schools.”
Dame Susan and Dame Elizabeth have made significant and world-leading contributions to their areas of specialist knowledge, research, and educational leadership.
Others being recognised include Michael Johnston, a cognitive psychologist who has contributed to educational assessment, curriculum design, and education reform. Mr Johnston is a Senior Fellow at the New Zealand Initiative and has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Former Rangitoto College principal Patrick Gale has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to education, in recognition of his record-breaking results and leadership of the school. He has been Chair of the NCEA Professional Advisory group since 2025, providing leadership on the national qualifications.
Alan McIntyre has also been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. As one of New Zealand’s longest-serving principals, Mr McIntyre’s career spans more than 50 years delivering primary education, implementing international teaching and student exchange programmes, and providing support and advice to fellow principals.
“Education is the great equaliser, and I am pleased to highlight just some of the people across the country who exemplify its importance and impact,” Ms Stanford says.
