Mr Ralph Fegan, of Wanaka, ONZM for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
Ralph Fegan volunteered with Franz Josef Volunteer Fire Brigade for 22 years before joining the Wanaka Brigade, where he has served 17 years. He was Chief Fire Officer in Franz Josef and has been Secretary since 2013 in Wanaka. He is Senior Vice President of the Otago/Southland Gold Star Association. He was Chairman of Lake Wanaka Tourism, Westland Promotion Board, West Coast Tourism Development, and West Coast Tourism Council. He was Director of the South Island Promotion Association. He has volunteered with a range of other organisations including the New Zealand Fighter Pilots’ Foundation Trust, Wanaka Airport, Upper Clutha RSA, Wanaka A&P Show and Food for Love. Mr Fegan was previously a Westland District Councillor and a civil defence controller for Franz Josef.