Peter Maire
Peter Maire, of Takapuna, received the Insignia of a Distinguished Companion of the NZ Order of Merit at an investiture ceremony on 26 September 2008. Mr Maire is the founder and president of Navman NZ Ltd, previously known as Talon Technology, a leading international manufacturer of marine electronics and global positioning technology, which he established in 1986. The company employs over 300 people worldwide and had an annual turnover of over $100 million in 2006. He is a member of the Foundation of Research, Science and Technology’s Advisory Panel and the Information and Communication Technology Taskforce and has received several awards and honours for this work.