Dame Susan Glazebrook and Mr Chris Ellison, of Mosman Park, WA, Australia, MNZM for services to New Zealand-Australia relations
Mr Chris Ellison is Honorary New Zealand Consul to Western Australia. He is a business leader in Western Australia’s mining industry and has philanthropically supported unemployed youths, medical research, education and families. He has represented New Zealand at many functions, including Anzac Day events, military observances, supporting New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, sporting events, the introduction of New Zealand businesses to opportunities and markets, and diplomatic events. His influence in the mining industry has been beneficial to New Zealand. Over the years, Mr Ellison has assisted stranded New Zealanders and those in hardship back to New Zealand at his own cost.