Anna Marshall

Anna Marshall, of Whangārei, received the Queen's Service Medal at an investiture ceremony on 3 April 2009 for services to the Pacific Islands community and the community.  Mrs Marshall has been involved in the Pacific Islands community in Whangārei for more than 25 years.  She is the founding president of the Whangārei branch of P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A.  She conducted a Northland wide survey for the Northland District Health Board on the needs for Pacific people in the region.  She is the service coordinator for and a life member of the Northland Pacific Islands Charitable trust, is the vice-chairperson of Whangārei Council of Social Services, and is a delegate to the New Zealand Council of Social Services.  Mrs Marshall has also been involved in Meals on Wheels and as an interpreter for the local courts.