Terence McNamara, of Auckland, MNZM, for services to the arts
Mr McNamara has been the art critic for The New Zealand Herald for over 50 years. Over this period, he has contributed substantially to the growth and understanding of contemporary art in Auckland with hundreds of critical articles, which grew into a regular weekly column. He maintained a dedicated routine of visiting galleries and exhibitions. His criticisms have been based on research and an erudite knowledge of art history and contemporary New Zealand art. Mr McNamara has a background as a teacher at secondary school and tertiary levels.