Mr Ian Foster, of Hamilton, CNZM for services to rugby
Mr Ian Foster was the Assistant Coach of the All Blacks from 2012 to 2019, before becoming Head Coach from 2020 until 2023. As Head Coach he led the All Blacks to win and retain the Bledisloe Cup, the Freedom Cup, and the Rugby Championship each year from 2020 to 2023, as well as a RWC Silver medal in 2023. During his time as Head Coach, the All Blacks had a 70 percent win rate. Prior to his time with the All Blacks, he coached the Waikato-based Chiefs Super Rugby team, placing in the top eight across five years, and twice reaching the finals. As a player, Mr Foster made 148 appearances in the fly-half position for Waikato and in 28 games for the Chiefs.