Mr Reid Fletcher, of Gisborne, MNZM for services to the wine industry
Reid Fletcher has dedicated himself to the Gisborne region’s grape-growing and wine industry for almost 50 years. He has represented Gisborne growers on boards and committees, provided mentorship and supported others in the industry. He was Secretary of the Gisborne Produce Grower’s Association and served on the region’s Grape-Growers Association committee. As a member of the New Zealand Grape Growers Council, he was instrumental in its amalgamation with NZ Winemakers to form New Zealand Winegrowers (now known as New Zealand Wine). He was a co-founder and Chairman of GisVin. Mr Fletcher has served on the Patutahi School Board, Patutahi Reserves Board and Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union Judicial Committee.