Mr Kirk Hardy, of Auckland, ONZM for services to drug abuse prevention and education
Mr Kirk Hardy co-founded The Drug Detection Agency, revolutionising drug education and drug testing programmes across various industries. He led the development of a world-first substance information app, providing prevention and education tools to the public. He oversaw the launch of Imperans, a ground-breaking workplace drug testing digital platform. He oversaw the creation of the CSI Drug Recognition Training Programme, equipping managers and professionals to identify and manage drug-related risks.He has spoken at global conferences, facilitated expert visits to Australia and New Zealand, and supported education and prevention initiatives with US experts. In North America, he served on the Board of the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association and helped establish the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association, also creating its International Partnerships arm.