Mr Ralph Correa, of Whangārei, QSM for services to the Indian community
Ralph Correa established the Northland Indian Association (NIA), to unite Indian and pan-ethnic communities in the region, and serves as Chair and board member. He chairs the Multi Ethnic Collective and speaks at meetings and events regarding ethnic inclusion. He organises Northland’s annual Diwali celebrations. With NIA, he teamed up with the Northland District Health Board for a COVID-19 vaccine drive. He is President of the Kensington Cricket Club – Ethnic Youth and a Justice of the Peace. Mr Correa is a Member of Lottery Northland Community Committee and of the Community Organisation Grants Scheme Whangarei/Kaipara Distribution Committee.