The lad from Whakatane has blazed a trail for Kiwi kids entering the NRL.
Over the years she's helped more than 1000 families into homes.
Four damehoods and four knighthoods were awarded in 2021's Queen's Birthday Honours.
"I'm very proud to be a nurse and I'm very proud of the nurses I've had the privilege of working with."
"I thought it was something for someone who did something really significant - more than what I do."
Four damehoods and four knighthoods have been awarded.
The British honours system originated in medieval times when knights on steeds fought chivalrously for ladies.
Bruce McKenzie thought the email was a hoax - but luckily he double-checked.
He was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
