Golf world champion, philanthropist receive New Zealand New Year honors

WELLINGTON, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- The 190 new recipients of New Zealand New Year Honors include six newly-appointed Dames and Knights, such as the reigning Olympic champion Lydia Ko, the government announced on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has congratulated the recipients of the 2025 New Year Honors list, which includes three Dames and three Knights.

New Zealand professional golfer Lydio Ko who