Mr Stephen Shaw, of Cromwell, QSM, for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and hockey
Stephen Shaw (Ngāi Tahu) was part of the Gore Volunteer Fire Brigade before transferring to the Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade, where he served as Chief Fire Officer and then joined the Operational Support Unit. He developed inclusive brigades and ensured they responded as effective units. He leads the Fire and Emergency Central Otago-Lakes Peer Support Team, which conducts defusing sessions following traumatic events and provides one-on-one support to firefighters experiencing psychological issues and trauma. Mr Shaw held leadership roles in the Central Otago Hockey Association and was instrumental as Board Chairperson in the formation of Southern Region Hockey Inc.