Mr Michael Buick, of Invercargill, KSM for services to the performing arts, particularly musical theatre
Michael Buick has contributed to the southern creative scene as a thespian, singer, teacher, mentor, musician and graphic designer, particularly through the Invercargill Musical Theatre (IMT) and Invercargill Repertory Society. He has largely volunteered his time as a musical director, performer or musician in many IMT productions. In his teaching career in Invercargill, he has influenced the development of many emerging musicians and actors. At New River Primary School, he developed a music programme that could be taught school-wide. Mr Buick was convenor of the ILT Sing Out festival, a massed choir event for Southland primary schools.