Suresh Patel, of Dannevirke, QSM, for services to the community and sport
Suresh Patel was the Chairman of the Dannevirke Chamber of Commerce on two separate occasions, originally helping to prevent it from going into recession and then driving the association’s growth. During his time as Chairman, he revitalised the Dannevirke Christmas parade. He was the Chairman of Dannevirke Cricket Association and President of the Central Districts Indian Sports Club. He is a delegate and selector with the New Zealand Indian Sports Association and has helped to organize New Zealand Indian Sports tournaments. Mr Patel has been a coach, referee and member of a number of sports clubs and teams.