Mr Yu-Shiun Tang, QSM, of Christchurch, for services to Chinese communities and culture
Yu-Shiun Tang is a master calligrapher who has dedicated his life to teaching Chinese parents and young Chinese New Zealanders traditional cultural practices.
His tai-chi lessons have supported Chinese women, seniors and new Chinese arrivals feeling culturally and socially isolated.
He has helped Chinese youth relate to their cultural roots and build confidence in their identities.
He has held calligraphy exhibitions at Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery, and Tūranga Christchurch Central Library.
Mr Tang has worked with Chinese community organisations including Taiwan Hwa Hsin Society, New Zealand Chinese Association Canterbury, New Zealand Chinese Cultural Association, and Christchurch Guangdong Association.