For this afternoon’s ceremony, Alan Smythe received a CNZM for services to the community and philanthropy. Mr Smythe has produced fundraising events for New Zealand charities for over 40 years, raising $34 million dollars. In 1996, he produced Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, and remains an executive producer for the event.
Also recognised was Dr Maysoon Salama, who co-founded New Zealand’s first Muslim early learning service, and chaired the Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand.
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