Dr Donald (Don) Mathieson, ONZM, Waikanae.
For services to the law and legal education. Dr Don Mathieson practised as a barrister in private practice for over 40 years, was a Professor of Law at Victoria University of Wellington and for several years was Crown Counsel in the Crown Law Office. He has appeared for the Crown in many cases, including Takaro Properties Ltd v Rowling, the Equiticorp case, and in the Privy Council on nine occasions. Since 1963 he has been the General Editor of 'Cross on Evidence'. Presently Special Counsel to the Parliamentary Counsel Office, he co-ordinated the preparation of the new High Court Rules. He is President of the Film and Literature Board of Review and has many church and community involvements. Dr Mathieson is a Queen’s Counsel.