Mr Allan Mincher, of Christchurch, MNZM for services to aviation engineering
Allan Mincher worked for Aerotech Ltd and then Helicopter New Zealand as the sole engineer maintaining machines flying in South Westland. He was then Chief Engineer of Mountain Helicopters Ltd in Greymouth, before co-establishing Airmec Aviation at West Melton Airfield. He and his wife set up a new base for Airmec on the Old West Coast Road, to specialise in helicopter maintenance. At its peak, Airmec served around 40 clients from both the North and South Islands, across agricultural, tourist, wild animal control, flight training and private uses. Mr Mincher worked to improve systems for aircraft maintenance and safety and designed and manufactured several industry developments.