Mrs Mary Gow, of Paekākāriki, KSM for services to music
Mrs Mary Gow has organised 120 Mulled Wine Concerts, which bring classical and jazz music to audiences in Kāpiti and the Wairarapa. The concerts are widely advertised and well received, with admission prices kept as low as possible. Mrs Gow studied piano and chamber music at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, and went on to a successful career performing and teaching music in Brussels. Mrs Gow continues to be responsible for the Brussels Carol Concert and a Children's Concert, both in support of Belgian medical charities.