Mrs Kirsty Sharpe, of Queenstown, QSM, for services to the community
Kirsty Sharpe served three terms as a Queenstown Lakes District City Councillor. She was a founding member of the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and held several roles, including President. She has been a Lay Minister with the Anglican Parish of Wakatipu for 30 years, preparing and leading worship services in Arrowtown and Queenstown. She was involved with the Margaret Templeton Educational Trust, which assists young people to gain tertiary qualifications. She has been Treasurer and President of Queenstown Grey Power. Mrs Sharpe is involved with the Kelvin Peninsula and Frankton Community Associations and is a Justice of the Peace.