Andrea Hewitt, of Christchurch, MNZM, for services to triathlon
Andrea Hewitt began her sporting career as a competitive swimmer and surf lifesaver before converting to triathlon. After competing in triathlon for less than half a year, she won the U23 World Championships in Gamagori, Japan. She has since gone on to win a total of 27 medals at World Cup, World Triathlon Series and World Championship events, including a bronze medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. She has posted 25 consecutive top-ten placings in elite races over the past two years. She has represented New Zealand at three Olympic Games. She supports young triathletes through the Andrea Hewitt Foundation and is Patron of the Canterbury Triathlon Academy.