The King’s Birthday and Coronation honours list 2023 was published over the King’s Birthday long weekend June 3-5, with a few notable musical inclusions.

• CNZM Dr Karen Grylls of Tāmaki Makaurau, for services to choral music
• ONZM Doug Hood of Tāmaki Makaurau, for services to the music industry
• MNZM Vicky Blood of Tāmaki Makaurau, for services to the entertainment industry
• MNZM Murray Warrington of Ahuriri, for services to brass bands
• MNZM June Williamson, aka Linn Lorkin of Tāmaki Makaurau, for services to music

Cheers also to renowned selectah and former leader of the country, Grand Companion DJ Jacinda Ardern.