19 Jan 2026

Tenby Powell receives New Years Honour

From Summer Times, 9:10 am on 19 January 2026

Former Tauranga mayor and the man behind Ukraine aid charity Kiwi K.A.R.E Tenby Powell has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business, governance and humanitarian work. He joins Summer Times to reflect on his career helping others.

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