Ernest and Naomi Kirk

Ernest and Naomi Kirk, of Manukau, received the Queen's Service Medal for services to the community.   They have been involved with Keep Manukau Beautiful, establishing the hanging baskets in the Mangere Bridge Village and a wide range of other community organisations.  Mr Kirk was significantly involved with the Mangere Bridge Residents Protest Committee and in addressing the odours and insects coming from the new wastewater plant.  He was also involved with a number of other community organisaitons, including the Mangere Health Resource Trust and the Mangere Bridge Community Patrol.  He was a Maukau City Councillor from 1989 to 2001. Mrs Kirk has been involved with a number other local organisations, including the Community Development & Cultural Trust and the Genesis Youth Project.  She was also involved in the establishment of the Village Park in Mangere Bridge Village.  She was a member of the Mangere Community Board.