New Year Honours recipients acknowledged
Rachel Taulelei, CNZM, MNZM For services to business, Māori and governance Lorraine Eade, MNZM For services to Māori, governance and the community
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua acknowledges 2025 New Year Honours recipients
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua warmly acknowledges and congratulates Rachel Taulelei, MNZM, and Lorraine Eade on their recognition in the 2025 New Year Honours.
These honours reflect decades of dedicated service, leadership and commitment to Māori, governance, business and community wellbeing.
Rachel Taulelei, MNZM, has been recognised for services to business, Māori and governance with the honour Companion to the New Zealand Order of Merit. Rachel’s leadership across Māori economic development, corporate governance and kaupapa Māori initiatives has had a lasting and national impact. Rachel’s contribution continues to open pathways for Māori enterprise and leadership at the highest levels.
Lorraine Eade has been recognised for services to Māori, governance and the community with the honour Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Lorraine’s lifelong commitment to whānau, hapū and iwi, combined with her strong governance leadership and community advocacy, has strengthened organisations and uplifted people. Her service reflects quiet determination, integrity and focus on outcomes for Māori communities.
Shane Graham, Pouwhakahaere / CEO of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua, says the honours are deserved.
“Both Rachel and Lorraine embody service and leadership in action. Their contributions have not only strengthened governance and organisational capability but have also created enduring benefits for Māori and our wider communities. We acknowledge them with gratitude.”
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua extends its congratulations to Rachel Emere Taulelei, MNZM, and Lorraine Shirley Eade, and thanks them for the legacy of service they continue to build for future generations.
