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Awards of Merit

Awards of Merit

Controversial clergyman and academic Lloyd Geering carried off the highest honour in the New Years’ list, Principal Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Colin “Pinetree” Meads, All Black 1957-71 and all-time greatest AB, is one of five Distinguished Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Tags: All Blacks  Colin Meads  Distinguished Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit  Lloyd Geering  Principal Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit  Sydney Morning Herald (The)  

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