David Craven, MNZM, Palmerston North.
For services to hockey administration. Mr David Craven has been involved in local, national and international level hockey for more than 55 years. He has held a range of officiating roles, including as a New Zealand National Umpire, an International Umpire, Tournament Director for various national and international tournaments, a member and President of the Manawatu Hockey Association, and member and Chair of Hockey New Zealand Umpire’s Council. He has umpired approximately 20 annual national tournaments and has officiated in around 15 international matches over a number of tournaments. As a Tournament Director, Mr Craven has achieved a record of more high-level hockey events than anyone in New Zealand.