Richard Izard, CNZM, Taupo
For services to business and the community. Mr Richard Izard established the highly successful manufacturing and export business Izard Manufacturing Co in Wellsford. In 1991 he established a Simmental stud. He has been the Director of the Northland Port Corporation. He was a strong contributor to the Tutukaka South Pacific Yacht Club’s 1995 challenge for the America’s Cup. He gives generously to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and other organisations. He has contributed $500,000 to the Hereworth School Science and Technology Building, and $150,000 to Rodney College. In 1994 Mr Izard was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to manufacturing, export and the community.