Roshan Nauhria
Roshan Nauhria, of Auckland, received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and the community. Mr Nauhria, pictured with Hon Pansy Wong, Minister of Ethnic Affairs, and members of his family, has been active in the Auckland community for a number of years. He owns two construction products factories in Auckland; employing some 60 people. He is active in various Indian associations. He is a founding member of the first Hindu temple in Auckland and is the President of United Indianz, which he helped to organise celebrations to mark the 60th Indian Independence Day in Auckland. Mr Nauhria is also involved in religious organisations, such as the Sikh Gurdwaras in Hamilton, Otahuhu, and Papatoetoe.