Kevin Schwass
Kevin Schwass, of Takapuna, received the Queen's Service Medal for services to the hospitality industry and the community. He was a member the New Zealand Restaurant Association and the Hospitality Association of New Zealand. He was instrumental in developing a precinct for bars and restaurants in Takapuna to create a vibrant atmosphere. Mr Schwass is a North Shore City councillor and a board member of the Bruce Mason Theatre. Mr Schwass was previously been a member of the New Zealand Millennium Institute of Sport and Health and sponsored a wide range of sports teams, including the North Shore Netball Team.