Garry Moore
Garry Moore, of Christchurch, received the Insignia of a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit, for services to local government, on 4 April 2008. Mr Moore was Mayor of Christchurch for nine years during which time he was associated with several major projects, in particular the new Christchurch Art Gallery, the revitalisation of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and the redevelopment of the central city.