Mavis Singh, of Manukau, QSM, for services to migrants and the community
Mavis Singh launched the women’s organisation New Zealand Sanatan Naari Sabha to look after migrant families. She has been President since its inception and has organised conventions, workshops for social problems, and cultural activities. She is a teacher at Alfriston College, where she organises Indian culture and dance groups and Hindi language week. Mrs Singh has been Chairperson of the Aotearoa Tertiary Institute Advisory Board, a member of the Auckland Diwali Committee and Advisory Board, a member of the Hindi Language and Culture Trust, and Coordinator of voluntary projects with City Mission and the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.