Elizabeth Noffke, of Auckland, QSM for services to music
Betty Noffke is a piano teacher with students ranging from beginners to accomplished learners. She has held a range of positions on the Institute of Registered Music Teachers (IRMT) Board. She convened the centennial conference in Auckland and compiled and wrote a history of IRMT in Auckland for this event. She developed and convened the West Auckland Student Performers Group to improve access to performance opportunities for young students in the area. She launched the West Auckland Performing Arts Competitions. Mrs Noffke is an active committee member of the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre.