Garry Pedersen, Auckland, MNZM
For services to motorsport. Mr Pedersen is an internationally regarded racing car driver, car builder, engineer and team owner who has made a strong contribution to New Zealand’s motorsport community for more than 50 years. He has won a wide variety of national and international titles. After training as a motor mechanic, he opened a Fiat car dealership in Auckland during the 1960s. He has since competed at more than 40 racing tracks around the world. He has made an ongoing commitment to New Zealand motorsport at grass-roots level, giving advice and support to emerging drivers and helping with fundraising and organisational activities. He has assisted in the training of more than 40 apprentices.