Mr Thomas (Tom) O’Connor, MNZM of Invercargill, for services to boxing.
Mr O’Connor is a Life member of the Otago, Southland and New Zealand Boxing Associations. He has served as President of the Southland Boxing Association, Council member of the New Zealand Boxing Association, and President of Boxing New Zealand. He is a qualified boxing judge and referee and is current Patron and a Life Member of the New Zealand Referees and Judges Association. He has helped organise several national championships, has officiated at numerous provincial and national boxing events and been a national selector and team manager for the New Zealand Boxing Team. Mr O’Connor’s expert advice and commentary is often sought by television and media.