John Morrison

John Morrison, of Wellington, received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to cricket and the community. He made his debut for the Wellington Cricket Team in 1967 and represented New Zealand in cricket between 1973 and 1983.  He played in 17 tests and his greatest achievement was scoring 117 against Australia at Sydney in his second test match.  He has been involved in many different hosting, commentating, and interviewing roles with radio, television, and print media for some 30 years.  He is the vice president of Wellington Cricket and a trustee of the Basin Reserve and Westpac Stadium.  Mr Morrison has coached boys' and girls' cricket at all levels and has been active in encouraging and supporting community sport.  He is a Wellington City councillor.