28 Apr 2010

Peter Jackson receives knighthood

7:59 pm on 28 April 2010

Film maker Sir Peter Jackson says receiving his a knighthood was an extremely humbling experience.

Sir Peter and 13 others were honoured by Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand at a ceremony in Wellington on Wednesday.

The Lord of the Rings director is one of about 80 people receiving investitures at Premier House this week.

Sir Peter said his success involves thousands of people, so he felt he was accepting the honour on behalf of a huge industry.

He was made Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to film.

Actor Stuart Devenie was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to entertainment. He appeared in several of Sir Peter's films, including Braindead and The Frighteners.

On Thursday, veteran journalist Ian Templeton will be made a Companion of the Order of Merit for services to journalism.