Mr John Mackintosh, ONZM, of Napier, for services to the legal profession
John Mackintosh was a solicitor in Christchurch for 40 years and is now a consultant.
He lectured at Christchurch Polytechnic, the University of Canterbury, and Lincoln University on real estate, office practice, and business law.
He presented continuing education seminars for the New Zealand Law Society and has chaired a number of conferences.
He established a practical training course for young lawyers and designed two courses for the New Zealand Law Society to help lawyers build their careers.
He has been a member of the Law Society, served as Canterbury President, and still undertakes investigations on the Society’s behalf.
He advocated for the inclusion and advancement of women in the law. Mr Mackintosh has been involved with Rotary, Osteoporosis New Zealand, and the Canterbury Society of Arts Council.