Mr Harry Piner, of Runanga, QSM, for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
Harry Piner was a member of the Runanga Volunteer Fire Brigade for more than 50 years, including time as Station Officer. He was a long-serving volunteer St John Ambulance Officer. He has provided fire safety advice and support to local communities. He has supported the waterway competition teams and the Brigade’s local Cadets programme. He houses and has helped restore and maintain the Brigade’s vintage 1927 Dennis Fire Appliance. He was Divisional Manager in Runanga. Mr Piner was a Youth Club Leader at Runanga Hall and a member of the Runanga Miners Hall Committee and Runanga Ratepayers Association.