2026 New Year Honours: Scott Dixon, Rod Drury, Coral Shaw Recognized

IndyCar driver Scott Dixon and Xero founder Rod Drury are among four new knights in the New Year 2026 Honours List. Philanthropist Dorothy Spotswood, who funded a hospital, and Coral Shaw, a judge addressing historical abuses in care, are recognized as new dames. The list also honors 177 individuals, including remarkable Kiwis like a 97-year-old church organist and a charity-performing magician. These awards celebrate both prominent figures and everyday heroes in New Zealand.

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