Mr Ami Chand, QSM, of Auckland, for services to ethnic communities
Ami Chand was a founding member of the Waitakere Indian Association and played a significant role in organising the annual Waitakere Deepawali Festival.
He is Deputy Chair of the New Lynn Festival of Cultures Trust. As a member of Shakti Ramayan Mandali, he has taught Indian culture and performed religious activities.
He was elected to the Whau Local Board and held the portfolios for Ethnic Affairs, the Manukau Harbour Forum, and Watercare.
Mr Chand is a Trustee of the Kelston Community Trust, Deputy Chair of the Portage Licensing Trust, and Chair of the Community Organisation Grants Scheme Committee.