Royce Walls, of Whitianga, MNZM for services to the horse racing industry
Joe Walls is Chairman of New Zealand Bloodstock and has made major contributions to New Zealand’s thoroughbred industry. He established an internship programme for young New Zealanders working in the sector. He was the senior auctioneer at Karaka Sales Complex in Auckland and has been an auctioneer at international yearling sales. He helped develop the National Yearling Sales to become a world-class event. He was involved in establishing incentive racing programmes and horse race sponsorships, including the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series, numerous Oaks and Guineas events, and the Karaka Million incentive races. Mr Walls was a Director on the independent Board of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing.