Mr Brian Pegler, of Leeston, QSM for services to social work
Brian Pegler was a social worker and worked as the Mayor’s Welfare Fund Administrator at Christchurch City Council, forming strong relationships and putting packages of support together to help people out of their challenging situations. He was the main organiser of the West Coast Lifeline, which continues today. He was a founding member of the child abuse prevention service Family Help Trust. He convened the Aged Care Forum. He co-wrote the booklet ‘A Question of Care’, a free guide to residential care options. Mr Pegler was a member of the Council of Social Services.