Oscar Kightley and John Reuelu Penisula have had their achievements and services to the arts recognised in the New Year Honours 2009 List. Mr Kightley is now a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to television and the theatre. Mr Penisula is also a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to art, in particular sculpture. Pacific Starmap extends its congratulations to these two outstanding artists and thanks them for their continued support of this site.
Malie Tanifa - Stone Carving by Johnny Penisula (Photo courtesy of Johnny Penisula)
