Mr Narayanan Pulloothpadath, of New Plymouth, KSM for services to ethnic communities
Narayanan Pulloothpadath is an active member and former President of the Taranaki Multiethnic Council. He serves as Funding Coordinator and led the establishment of the Taranaki Multiethnic Extravaganza, an annual event celebrating the diversity of the Taranaki community. As President of the New Plymouth Indian Community, he registered the group under the Incorporated Societies Act and played a pivotal role in establishing Diwali as an annual celebration in New Plymouth. Mr Pulloothpadath is a Trustee of the Sisonke Taranaki African Community Trust, providing guidance and support in setting the organisation’s direction.