Richard Hore
Richard Hore, of Christchurch, received The Queen's Service Medal for services to music. Mr Hore has been a musician, composer, concert artist, and teacher of organ music for many years. He produced a number of recordings and produces a regular radio programme that promotes theatre organ music. He was founding president of the Christchurch Electronic Organ Society and is now the co-patron. He is a member of the Canterbury Theatre Organ Society. He has been a member of the Riccarton/Waimari Lions Club for almost 20 years. Mr Hore is a member of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind and has undertaken many fundraising engagements for the foundation.