Mr Ryan Archibald, MNZM, of Auckland, for services to hockey
Ryan Archibald has been involved with hockey at all levels as a player, coach and administrator.
He chairs the New Zealand Hockey Players Association, is a Board member of Auckland Hockey, and was a representative for the Auckland Hockey Association.
He was Captain of the national men’s hockey team and is its second highest capped player. He represented New Zealand at the Beijing, London and Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.
He has competed in three World Cups and three Commonwealth Games, including winning a silver medal.
Mr Archibald is a coach and player mentor with Somerville Hockey Club and was the club’s Player of the Year for 11 years.