Mr Michael Chopping, of Auckland, MNZM for services to the electrical industry
Michael Chopping was a Board Member of Electrical Safety of New Zealand for 22 years, including 20 years as Executive Director. He is a member of the New Zealand and Australia Electrical Standards committees. He established Chopping Electrical Training Company to provide practical annual courses for registered electricians, technicians and service personnel. After producing a technical paper on the fire risk caused by older fluorescent light fittings, he was asked to investigate past electrical fires by insurance and electrical consulting companies. Mr Chopping served on the Executive and as Commodore of the Auckland Outboard Boating Club and is currently the Chairman of the Marina Management committee.