Tony Lepper, of Alexandra, ONZM, for services to sports administration and local government
Tony Lepper held local government positions for 27 years, most recently as Mayor of Central Otago for two terms.
He chaired Sport Otago and the Sport Central steering committee and helped establish the annual Central Otago Sport Awards. He is Chair of Bowls New Zealand.
He was Treasurer and President of the Clyde Earncleugh Rugby Club committee. He helped introduce canoe polo to the area, was Treasurer of the White Water Club, and helped establish the Hawea Water Park.
He was Treasurer of the Central Otago Multisport Club and President of the Central Otago Racing Club. He was a member of the Clyde Recreational and Reserve Committee and helped establish Clyde Bar and Garden Ltd.
Mr Lepper is a member of the New Zealand Conservation Authority.