Mr Prem Singh, of Wellington, MNZM for services to multicultural communities
Prem Singh joined the Wellington Regional Multicultural Council and the New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils (Multicultural New Zealand) in 1989. He has held several roles for both Councils, including Secretary and President, and is current Treasurer. He contributed to Multicultural New Zealand’s Huarahi Hou strategy, providing a pathway for multicultural communities to gain greater understanding of Te Tiriti O Waitangi and contemporary Māori culture. He was a founding member and President of the Wellington Fiji Association. Mr Singh organised vaccination drives for vulnerable members of the community during the COVID 19 pandemic and coordinated fundraising initiatives and donations for those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023.