There are very few people who have worked in Antarctica, but even fewer have had a mountain there named after them. One Kāpiti man had that rare honour. In.
A Major General, a Detective Inspector and an arctic soil scientist from the Waikato are among the New Year Honours 2024 recipients. A total of 151 Kiwis.
New Zealand Antarctic Medal (NZAM) Dr Megan Ruby Balks, Te Awamutu, for services to Antarctic soil science Living on the slopes of Mt Pirongia at Ngutunui is.