Mr Gary Langsford, of Auckland, MNZM for services to art
Gary Langsford co-founded Gow Langsford Gallery with Mr John Gow. For the past 30 years, Gow Langsford has mounted more than 500 exhibitions. The gallery has presented exhibitions for significant international artists and mounted historical exhibitions of artists such as Charles Goldie, Colin McCahon and Gordon Walters. Mr Gow has promoted New Zealand art at international art fairs and global exhibits, helping to secure opportunities for New Zealand artists such as Max Gimblett and John Pule. He has also sat on several advisory boards, including Heart of the City, the New Zealand Contemporary Arts Trust and the Uptown Business Association.