Mr Murray Warrington, of Napier, MNZM, for services to brass bands
Murray Warrington joined the Hastings Citizen Brass Band in 1961 and has since held positions including President, Chairperson and Secretary. As Band Manager, he organised a ten-day visit to China and Hong Kong. He managed the National Band of New Zealand, organising tours of the North Island, the United States and Europe. He was a National Executive member of the Brass Band Association of New Zealand and has been Financial Controller since 1989. He managed the National Youth Band of New Zealand. He chaired the organising committee of the National Brass Band Championship Contest. Mr Warrington is a Trustee of the Brass Band Association of New Zealand Charitable Trust.