King's Birthday Honours 2025: Wayne Boyd, Brendan Lindsay, Mark Cooper knighted

King's Birthday Honours 2025: Wayne Boyd, Brendan Lindsay, Mark Cooper knighted
Sistema founder Brendan Lindsay has been knighted in this year's King's Birthday Honours. (Image: NZME)
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Sistema’s founder, a veteran company director and a top judge, have all been honoured this King’s Birthday.Sistema Plastics founder Brendan Lindsay has been given a knighthood, alongside former Court of Appeal Judge Mark Cooper and businessman Ewan Smith.They join Dames Ranjna Patel, the co-founder of Tamaki Healthcare, plant scientist Alison Stewart and equestrian Catriona Ruth for the top honours. Hall of famerLindsay received the honour for his services to business and philanthropy, noting his work at Sistema and his efforts...

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