Jim Wakefield, Rangiora, MNZM, for services to harness racing
Mr Jim Wakefield has been involved with harness racing as an owner, breeder and administrator. He was a Board member of Harness Racing New Zealand from 1998 to 2010, its Chairman from 1999 to 2003, and the harness racing representative on the New Zealand Racing Board from 2003 to 2006. During those years he played a leading role in the industry, promoting ownership support, safety, integrity, the introduction of the Racing Act 2003 and the establishment of the New Zealand Racing Board. Mr Wakefield chaired the Organising Committee for the World Trotting Conference held in Christchurch in 2007.