Mr Bruce Shalders, of Christchurch, MNZM for services to railway heritage
Mr Bruce Shalders has held governance roles with the New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society (NZRLS) and its successor, the Canterbury Railway Society (CRS). In his executive roles with the Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand and NZRLS, he has helped coordinate, guide, and encourage the direction of rail heritage nationally.
He assists numerous organisations and community groups that own or maintain rail heritage structures. He is recognised internationally as an expert in developing railway rolling stock conservation plans. He was a founding member and President of the National Railway Museum of New Zealand.
Mr Shalders has authored or co-authored several books and articles on railway subjects.