Mr Rick Hoskin, ONZM, of Auckland, for services to the blind and people with low vision
Rick Hoskin has chaired the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind since 2011. He has been totally blind and a member of the Foundation since age 17.
As Chair, he led the restructuring of property and financial investments, making the organisation financially stable and sustainable.
He instigated annual engagement roadshows and improved service provision based on consumer needs. He instituted Governance and People committees to improve accountability and drove establishment of a National Contact Centre for clients.
He chaired the Foundation’s Strategic Planning Committee and led a review of its constitution. He won three gold medals at the Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled in track and field.
Mr Hoskin has chaired the Birkenhead Primary school Board of Trustees and been active with Birkenhead Rotary.