Renzie Hanham, Kaiapoi, QSM, for services to karate
Mr Renzie Hanham has practised, competed in and taught karate for more than 47 years, earning international recognition. He is an eighth degree blackbelt, is head instructor for Seido Karate in New Zealand and is one of three of that rank in the world for his karate style. He is an internationally renowned teacher of martial arts, has represented New Zealand and appeared in numerous international events, books and films. He has also provided advice to New Zealand Olympic and world champion athletes, the English Rugby Union’s high-performance department and the All Blacks. Mr Hanham has been inducted into the New Zealand Martial Arts Hall of Fame and is being inducted into the Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2012.