Mr Paul Tyson, of Dunedin, QSM, for services to sport and the community
Paul Tyson taught for 42 years in Whanganui, Southland and Dunedin before retiring from Kaikorai Valley College. He has been extensively involved in sports administration as a volunteer coach, manager, event official, organiser, and support worker. He was travelling Assistant Coach/Manager for New Zealand athletes at the Pacific Games. He was President of the New Zealand Children’s Athletics Association and Athletics Otago. He has been involved with rugby union as a referee, referee coach and mentor. He is Secretary and former President of the Dunedin South Lions Club. Mr Tyson has been involved with Junior Chamber International New Zealand.