Chrissie Cowan Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit Investiture

David Cullen
Published by
05 May 2026
We’re thrilled to recognise Chrissie Cowan on her investiture of the New Zealand Order of Merit on 9 April 2026.
Chrissie Cowan wearing korowai, ONZM medal with NZ flag in background
Access Matters Aotearoa is proud to have Chrissie as a board member and to see her outstanding dedication to the disability sector honoured, especially her powerful work supporting blind and low-vision Māori communities.
Chrissie is pictured alongside David Corner, who was also recognised for his tireless advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities.
Chrissie Cowan wearing korowai and David Corner wearing black suit with ONZM medals, flags in backgound.jpg
David recently inspired audiences as a speaker at the Accessible Futures Summit in Wellington — a true champion for inclusion and change.
Huge congratulations to both Chrissie and David on these well-deserved honours. Your leadership is helping shape a more accessible and equitable Aotearoa New Zealand.