David Hay, Auckland, CNZM
For services to local body affairs and the community. Mr Hay has been involved with local body politics in Auckland for many years, including the Mount Roskill Borough Council and the Auckland City Council. He was elected to the Borough Council in 1983 and became Mayor in 1989. He was instrumental in obtaining a venue to be used for the Mount Roskill Police Youth Club. He was also involved in the restoration project of the Civic Theatre as a venue for live theatre in Auckland. He supported a number of community initiatives in Mount Roskill, including the construction of tennis courts and the development of the artificial turf at the local grammar school. Mr Hay also served as a member of the Auckland Regional Council for one term.