Mr Ian Godfrey, of Auckland, MNZM, for services to surf lifesaving and water safety education
Ian Godfrey has been a surf lifesaver and advocate for drowning prevention and water safety for more than 50 years. He has held numerous positions on the Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club’s board, including Patrol Captain, Secretary and President. He has been the Club’s Registrar since 2005. He was a Director of Water Safe Auckland, leading initiatives to promote greater awareness of drowning prevention and water safety in the region. He served on the New Zealand Standards Committees for Swimming Pool Construction and Swimming Pool Fencing. As Chair of the Surf Lifesaving Northern Region Board, Mr Godfrey spearheaded a Capital Works funding programme to re-establish several lifesaving clubs.