Why was Peter Jackson knighted?

Sir Peter Jackson was knighted for his services to the arts, since he is the most famous and succesful contemporary Kiwi director. read more

Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson said he was "incredibly humbled" after being made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. The 48-year-old film-maker was knighted by Governor-General Anand Satyanand at a ceremony in Wellington on Wednesday. read more

Sir Peter Jackson has called receiving his knighthood an "incredible moment". The honour, announced today, comes on the back of yet another box office success for Sir Peter, after his film The Lovely Bones was released on Boxing Day. The film-maker is among five New Zealanders to become knights or dames in the New Year honours list. read more