Mr Kulwinder Jhamat, of Pokeno, QSM, for services to the Indian community
Mr Jhamat was involved in establishing New Zealand Guru Ravidas Sabha Inc, also known as the Bombay Temple. He has been President, Vice Chairman and General Secretary of the Board and has supported the organisation’s Hastings branch. He is Vice President of the Pukekohe branch of the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin. He was a foundation member of Ambedkar Sports and Cultural Club, and is currently the club’s auditor. He has coached young people in football, volleyball and the Punjabi game of Kabaddi. Mr Jhamat is a Councillor and Assistant Treasurer of the Auckland City Multi-Ethnic Council.