Mr Peter Thompson, of Auckland, CNZM for services to philanthropy and rugby
Mr Peter Thompson is managing director of Barfoot and Thompson, and has led long-term sponsorship of the Starship Foundation, raising over $6 million dollars for Starship since 2003. Barfoot and Thompson have sponsored Mercy Hospice, Auckland and Northland sports teams, community organisations, charities, and events, such as Ironman, Auckland Writers Festival, Auckland Marathon and Diwali celebrations. Mr Thompson led Barfoot and Thompson’s sponsorship of the 2017 World Masters Games, and has been involved as a sponsor with the New Zealand Olympic Committee. He has chaired the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame, is a Trustee of the Young Enterprise Foundation for Business, and Director of the Auckland Business Chamber. He has coached or managed numerous rugby teams, is a key sponsor of the Barbarians Rugby Club, and has served on the Auckland Rugby Union Board.