Mr Eddie Eeles, of Auckland, KSM for services to pipe bands
Mr Eddie Eeles has held playing member, Drum Major and President roles in the Auckland and District Pipe Band, leading the band to eight wins at the New Zealand Championships. He is President of the Auckland Police Pipe Band. He has been a member of national judging panels and review committees. He is a director of the Pipe Band Foundation of New Zealand. He has been instrumental in mentoring younger individuals. Mr Eeles has served in a governance role on the Auckland Centre of the Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands’ Association and as a delegate to the National Association.