Mr Lance Berry, of Rongotea, KSM for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
Lance Berry is Deputy Fire Chief with Rongotea Fire Brigade. He guided the expansion of the station to allow hosting of family-friendly activities and established the annual Rongotea fireworks display. He has been a leader in both Te Kawau Cubs and Te Kawau Scouts. He was influential in the build and management of the Te Kawau Memorial Centre and continues to provide maintenance to the roofing structure. Mr Berry chairs the Rongotea Community Committee and has led several community projects, including the upgrade of The Douglas Square and the Waitohi Road walkway through the Keep Rongotea Beautiful campaign.