Mr Riki Manuel, of Christchurch, CNZM for services to Māori art
Mr Riki Manuel (Ngāti Porou) began his career as a carver at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua, and in 1984, opened his own gallery, Toi Mana Māori Gallery. He promoted artists from across New Zealand and ran workshops in the Christchurch Arts Centre. He was a founding member of Te Uhi ā Mataora, a national collective of Taa Moko artists. In 2002, he was one of the first artists to have the Toi Iho trademark, which authenticates Māori artists and their works. His significant commissions include a waka for Millennium celebrations in Christchurch, carvings for several marae projects in the North and South Islands, contributions for Kaikōura's cultural art trail, and pieces crafted for presentation to international leaders. He has been a national performer in Kapahaka.