Mr Luteru Taylor, of Hamilton, CNZM, for services to cricket and Pacific communities
Luteru Taylor played 450 international cricket matches for New Zealand. He has the highest aggregate of 18,199 runs and the most international 100’s (40) for New Zealand. He achieved the highest test score by a visiting batter to Australia of 290. He has captained New Zealand in 14 test matches, 20 One Day Internationals and 13 T20 Internationals. He has promoted Pasifika and Māori cricket and supported the Samoan team to participate in regional international competitions. He has coached young cricketers in Samoa and helped with fundraising. He has coached Papua New Guinea through the International Cricket Council. He is a Director of the New Zealand Cricket Players Association. Mr Taylor helped establish the Cricketers’ Retirement Fund for professional players and serves on the Advisory Board.