毛利发展部长 Tama Potaka 对2026年国王生日授勋名单中毛利裔获奖者的表彰。
毛利谚语：
Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua
“前行者为后来者指引方向，后来者为前行者赋予生命。”
体现了毛利文化中世代传承、集体责任和领导服务的价值观。
主要获奖者
🎖️ CNZM
（Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit）
Pare Keiha
荣获：
Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit（CNZM）
主要贡献：
- 长期推动毛利高等教育发展
- 培养毛利领导人才
- 促进毛利语言和文化传承
- 参与大学治理与教育政策制定
部长评价：
他的工作为毛利学生（Tauira）创造了更多进入高等教育和领导岗位的机会，对新西兰毛利教育的发展具有深远影响。
🎖️ ONZM
（Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit）
Rahera Shortland
荣获：
Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit（ONZM）
主要贡献：
- 毛利语教育工作者
- 长期参与毛利语复兴运动
- 推广Te Reo Māori教学
尤其通过：
Te Ātaarangi
开展工作。
关于 Te Ātaarangi
Te Ātaarangi 是新西兰最重要的毛利语复兴项目之一。
特点：
- 成人毛利语教学
- 沉浸式学习
- 社区参与
- 强调文化传承
自20世纪70年代以来，对毛利语复兴产生重大影响。
🎖️ MNZM
（Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit）
Terry Nicholas
荣获：
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit（MNZM）
主要贡献：
- 长期服务于南地地区（Murihiku）
- 推动毛利社区发展
- 提升治理能力（Governance Capability）
- 支持青年领导力培养
其工作重点包括：
- 社区福祉
- 地区经济发展
- 毛利青年（Rangatahi）参与公共事务
新闻反映的重点
从今年获奖者的背景来看，政府特别肯定毛利社会在以下几个领域的贡献：
1️⃣ 毛利语复兴（Te Reo Māori）
代表人物：
- Rahera Shortland
目标：
- 增加毛利语使用人口
- 促进跨世代语言传承
- 加强文化认同
2️⃣ 毛利教育发展
代表人物：
- Pare Keiha
重点：
- 提升毛利学生教育成就
- 扩大高等教育参与率
- 培养未来毛利领袖
3️⃣ 社区治理与领导力
代表人物：
- Terry Nicholas
重点：
- 强化 iwi（部族）治理能力
- 提高青年参与
- 推动区域发展
政治背景
现任政府虽然在部分毛利政策上与前任政府存在差异，但毛利发展部长 Tama Potaka 一直强调：
- 支持毛利经济发展；
- 支持毛利语言和文化保护；
- 提升毛利社区自主能力；
- 促进毛利与国家整体发展的结合。
因此，这份授勋名单体现的不是单纯的政治立场，而是对长期服务于毛利社会、语言、教育和社区建设人士的国家级认可。
整体来看，2026年毛利裔获奖者的共同特点是：
重视教育、语言传承、社区建设和青年培养，通过几十年的持续服务，为毛利社会和整个新西兰的发展作出贡献。
Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua – Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead.
Māori recipients recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 reflect decades of leadership, service, and commitment to strengthening Māori communities, language, education, and governance, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says.
“These recipients represent the strength of Māori leadership across many fields, including education, governance, language revitalisation, and community development,” Mr Potaka says.
“Their service reflects a deep commitment to whānau, hapū, iwi, and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.”
Māori honoured this year include Companions, Officers, and Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit whose mahi has made a lasting contribution to our country.
Emeritus Professor Pare Keiha – Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM)
“Professor Pare Keiha has dedicated decades to advancing Māori education and leadership, helping shape pathways for Māori achievement within tertiary education and governance.
“His contribution to Māori development, language, and academic excellence has influenced generations of tauira, educators, and leaders across Aotearoa New Zealand.”
Rahera Shortland – Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM)
“Rahera Shortland has played a significant role in the revitalisation of te reo Māori through education, teaching, and community leadership over many decades.
“Her contribution through Te Ātaarangi and Māori language revitalisation has strengthened intergenerational transmission of te reo Māori both here and internationally.”
Terry Nicholas – Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)
“Terry Nicholas has provided long-standing leadership within Murihiku, supporting Māori development, governance capability, and opportunities for future generations.
“His work has strengthened community wellbeing, regional development, and pathways for rangatahi leadership and participation.
“While it is my privilege to acknowledge these recipients, they also represent the many Māori who quietly contribute every day to strengthening Aotearoa New Zealand and supporting future generations.”
