Mr Cameron Brown, of Auckland, ONZM, for services to triathlon
Mr Brown is a triathlete who has podiumed at Ironman World Championships, New Zealand competitions, European Championships and Ironman events throughout Australasia. He holds the world record for oldest winner of any Ironman race and was the first professional man in the world to win the same Ironman race 12 times. As official Ambassador for Ironman in the Asia Pacific region, he conducts pre-race seminars with athletes, gives guidance and training advice, and interacts with government and other key partners. He is an ambassador the Weetbix Tryathlon and for Melanoma New Zealand, raising awareness for sun safety and regular skin checks. Previously, he encouraged children to stay fit and healthy as ambassador of Breath for Cystic Fibrosis.