Margaret Reid had a birthday party fit for a queen yesterday — although she is still waiting on her letter from the King.
When asked how she felt about becoming one of Queenstown’s rare centenarians, she replied: "I can’t believe it, but I feel all right."
Mrs Reid celebrated her 100th birthday at the Lake Wakatipu Care Centre with a high tea, surrounded by family, friends and fellow residents, surprised by all the fuss.

Queenstown resident Margaret Reid celebrates her 100th birthday at the Wakatipu Care Home yesterday, flanked by her daughter, Marnie Reid, and granddaughter, Tanna Reid, both also of Queenstown. PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH