New Companions

FIVE PEOPLE WERE RECOGNISED FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING HAUTŪTANGA LEADERSHIP OR SUSTAINED CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROMOTING AND ADVANCING PŪTAIAO SCIENCE, HANGARAU TECHNOLOGY AND ARONUI HUMANITIES IN AOTEAROA BY BEING MADE COMPANIONS BY ROYAL SOCIETY TE APĀRANGI IN JUNE.

The honour is reserved for those who have made a contribution to society far above and beyond what might be expected of them from the roles they have held. Companions can use the post-nominal ‘CRSNZ’ after their name to indicate this honour.

“I am very proud of these new facilities at Otago Museum, which rival the best anywhere in the world in terms of inspiring interest in science, nature, and culture. The companionship was a bit of a shock and a real honour’’.

IAN GRIFFIN

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Dr Judith Bateup CRSNZ is recognised for her outstanding contributions to the teaching of microbiology by secondary school teachers through developing and implementing extensive outreach programmes.

John Bongard ONZM CRSNZ is recognised for being at the forefront of commercial innovation in New Zealand, including as former Chief Executive and Managing Director of Fisher & Paykel.

Dr Ian Griffin CRSNZ is recognised for his work championing museums as centres of science communication and for transforming Otago Museum’s engagement facilities.

Dr Barbara Hayden CRSNZ, NIWA’s Chief Scientist for Coasts and Oceans, is recognised for her numerous contributions to marine science.

Dr Rob Whitney CRSNZ FNZIC is recognised for his contribution to energy, both through New Zealand’s energy council and as New Zealand’s delegate at the World Energy Council, where he was involved in the energy scenarios projects.