Brendan Smyth
Brendan Smyth, of Wellington, received the Insignia of Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the music industry. Mr Smyth has been active in the promotion of New Zealand music for more than 20 years. As New Zealand Music Manager for NZ On Air, his promotion of local musicians has been instrumental in boosting the popularity of home-grown talent and the radio airplay of New Zealand music to more 20 percent.