Bert Bockett
Herbert Leslie Bockett CMG CStJ (29 June 1905 – 17 October 1980) was a New Zealand public servant. He was born on 29 June 1905.[1] Bockett was responsible for New Zealand's assisted immigration scheme that first attracted British people colloquially known as "Ten Pound Poms" but was later expanded to cover other European countries.[2]
In 1953, Bockett was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal.[3] In the 1961 New Year Honours, he was appointed as a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, in recognition of his service as Secretary of Labour and Director of Employment.[4][5]
On 30 March 1965, Bockett was appointed as an Officer of the Order of St John[6] and on 19 April 1968 was promoted to Commander of the same order.[7]
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