Mr John Oliver, KSM, of Ōtāne, for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
John Oliver has been the Chief Fire Officer of the Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade for 50 years and has been a driving force behind the brigade-owned water tankers which provide water deliveries, helping Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) to respond to larger incidents in the community and neighbouring districts. He introduced a lapel pin to represent firefighters who had passed away. He has been a member of the Ōtāne Sports club and Ōtāne Arts and Crafts Centre. Mr Oliver has created an event hub for FENZ on annual Waitangi Day celebrations, educating the community on fire safety.