Mrs Lois Finderup, QSM of New Plymouth, for services to the fashion industry and theatre.
Mrs Finderup has organised the Miss Taranaki Contest for 34 years and has been involved with the local Wearable Art competition. She runs a successful Modelling and Grooming school in New Plymouth. Several of her students have had international success, and she has given opportunities to many young women who could not afford tuition fees. She was the instigator and organiser of the Taranaki Fashion Art Awards. Mrs Finderup has had a long involvement with the New Plymouth Operatic Society, serving on the committee, performing in productions, and undertaking backstage and front-of-house roles.