Mr James Muir, of Tauranga, QSM for services to the community
James Muir is a founding member and coordinator of Te Kohinga, a network that assists in faith-based reconciliation between Māori and Pākehā. He was a chaplain and Chairman of Prison Fellowship Bay of Plenty. He was a board member and Director of Asian Outreach New Zealand. He served as Missions Director for the Faith Bible College and is currently their Alumni President. He founded and volunteers as a facilitator at the Tauranga Moana Marriages Trust. Mr Muir has been a committee member of the Gate Pa Battle 150 year commemorations, Pregnancy Choice, and 2020 Vision for the City.