Mrs Belinda Walker, MNZM, of Taupō, for services to the community
Belinda Walker is the founder and Chair of the Kinloch Families Trust, which drives community events and celebrations. She was Chair of the Kinloch Community Association. She has represented the community at council meetings and advocated for Kinloch families. Working with the local council, she introduced sports equipment improvements for children and organised pop-up basketball sessions during school holidays. She is leading fundraising efforts and negotiations with the local council to build a kindergarten, which will double as a community space. Mrs Walker has led the development of a Community Plan for Kinloch, sports grounds resurfacing, and road safety initiatives, and continues to advocate for improved school bus services.