Peter Jackson has been honoured at Government House in Wellington today.
The Lord of the Rings director was invested as a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
His partner, Fran Walsh, who co-produced the first film was also invested as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Following on from last week's BAFTA award for best director, Peter Jackson says it's a real privilege to receive yet more recognition.
He is also up for best director at this month's Academy Awards in the United States.
