Kanubhai (Kanu) Patel, QSM, Auckland
For services to the Indian community. Mr Kanu Patel has volunteered his extensive knowledge in accounting and taxation practices to the Auckland Indian Association and the Indian Community Centre in Auckland. He was President of the Auckland Indian Association and was responsible for raising $2 million to complete the Indian Community Centre. He has also provided crucial support in ensuring the Shree Radha Krishnan Temple is well managed. Mr Patel has worked to raise the net assets of the Auckland Indian Association from $500,000 to $15 million, thus ensuring the security of the organisation and its assets in the future.