Mr Edgar Spark, of Paekakariki, MNZM for services to railway unions
Edgar Spark was involved in the unionisation of New Zealand Railways for more than 60 years as an advocate for improved railway workers’ rights and employment conditions. He held numerous roles on the New Zealand Railways Appeals Board, including Appellant Advocate and Salaried Division Representative. He was General Secretary of the Railway Officers Institute. Following his retirement from paid employment, he established Glimmer Business Services, a consultancy firm which was instrumental in modernising railway union membership administration. He is a member and former President of the New Zealand Railways Superannuitants Association. Mr Spark is a member of the New Zealand Railway Welfare Trust Board.