Mr Maurice McKendry, of Auckland, MNZM for services to harness racing
Maurice McKendry is the second harness racing driver in New Zealand to achieve more than 3,000 race wins. He has won almost every Group One race in New Zealand. He competed in four World Championships, winning one and coming second in another. He drove 10 winners in his first season, and, for 20 years, he held the New Zealand record of 161 wins in a season. He has won a total of 10 New Zealand premierships. Since taking up training, he has conditioned 120 winners. Mr McKendry has assisted with Cadet Field Days and has mentored young people in the industry.