Reuben Collier, of Rotorua, MNZM, for services to the television industry and Māori
Mr Collier founded Maui TV Productions and developed it into an award-winning national production house. He produced and directed the documentary ‘Sciascia’ and the show ‘Kai Time on the Road’, and has worked on more than 450 television show episodes. He was chosen by TVNZ as Outside Broadcast Director for the national television coverage of the State Funeral of the Māori Queen Dame Te Atairangikaahu, and has been responsible for recording Te Matatini Kapa Haka national event. He is the principal claimant, Trustee and kaumatua of the Treaty Claim Wai 630 for the Rereahu Iwi. Mr Collier is a Trustee and Chairman of the Miringa Te Karaka Marae Trust.