Mr Craig McFarlane, QSM, of Papamoa, for services to education and music
Craig McFarlane has taught at various schools and was Deputy Principal at Kawerau College.
He was a facilitator at Northern Health School, helping students integrate back into regular school environments.
He is Secretary and former President of Bay of Plenty Mathematics Association, helping teachers keep up to date with changes to mathematics teaching.
He organises the annual Maths Mind competition for Year 9 and 10 students. He has been involved with school and community bands and orchestras as a musician and tutor.
Mr McFarlane has been President and Secretary of the Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass Band.