Another Honour For Our Trust Chair
Sir Jerry Mateparae has received University of Waikato’s most prestigious award, an Honorary Doctorate, acknowledging what was described as his unparalleled service to his country.
That service includes military honours and a knighthood — 39 years with the New Zealand Army, serving as Chief of the Army culminating as Chief of the Defence Force, before becoming Governor-General in 2011, and High Commissioner to the UK between 2017 and 2020.
Sir Jerry’s educational background includes a Master of Arts in Political Science with First Class Honours from the University of Waikato, and graduating from the British Army Staff College, the Australian Joint Service Staff College and the Royal College of Defence Studies.
Antarctic Heritage Trust Board Chair Sir Jerry Mateparae. © AHT/Jo Moore
