Lynne Renwick

Lynne Renwick, of Te Aroha, received the Queen's Service Medal at an investiture ceremony on 2 April 2009 for services to theatre and youth.  She has been involved in youth theatre in Auckland for more than 20 years.  She set up The Original Young Stagers Theatre Company for children and youth in Manurewa.  The company created a professional touring group, National Touring Productions, which toured schools with various shows.  She wrote the drama handbook, Dramastarter, and has written more than 40 plays and musicals for school children and young people. Ms Renwick is considered a mentor to youth in the Te Aroha community.