Mr Narendra Bhana, of Auckland, KSM for services to the Indian community
Mr Narendra Bhana is former President of the Auckland Indian Association and current President of the New Zealand Indian Central Association. He has been instrumental in establishing the Diaspora Group with the Indian High Commission, bringing diverse Indian communities in New Zealand together to celebrate Indian Independence Day. He promotes Indian languages and culture and represents Indian communities on important social issues. Following a spate of retail crime in his community, he initiated meetings with the justice sector to advocate for tougher laws. Mr Bhana advocates unity, mutual understanding, inclusivity and collaboration with interfaith and multicultural groups.