Mr Khoa Nguyen, of Lower Hutt, MNZM for services to New Zealand-Vietnam relations and the community
Khoa Nguyen has led several trade delegations to Vietnam, dedicated to fostering multicultural understanding and strengthening international relationships. He has travelled to Vietnam with Victoria University and Education New Zealand to promote education in Aotearoa. He was a Director of Tū Mai Rā Investments, Birthright New Zealand, Brackenridge Country Retreat and Spa, and the New Zealand-Vietnam Friendship Association. He served on the Social Workers Registration Board and the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board. He chaired the Finance and Audit Risk Committee for the ASEAN New Zealand Business Council. Mr Nguyen is a volunteer board member for Habitat for Humanity New Zealand, Volleyball New Zealand and Barnardos New Zealand.