Mrs Sally Walker, of Whangaparāoa, MNZM, for services to health advocacy
Sally Walker has raised awareness around the use of surgical mesh to treat urinary incontinence in women and the impact of severe surgical mesh injuries. With more than 64 complaints of injuries over the past decade, and having faced significant complications from her own surgical mesh implants, Mrs Walker initiated a petition calling for the suspension of this procedure. Her advocacy helped lead to the 2023 announcement that mesh surgeries in New Zealand would be paused. Mrs Walker voluntarily manages a health and disability support network, as well as managing ACC support, and is a Consumer Advisor to the New Zealand Female Pelvic Mesh Service.