Mr Gavin Dennis, of Matatā, KSM for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
Gavin Dennis is Chief Fire Officer of the Matatā Volunteer Fire Brigade. He played a key role in the response to major flood events in 2005. He instigated the Matatā Volunteer Fire Brigade’s Cadet Programme for people aged 15 to 16. He was Deputy Chairperson of the Rangitaiki Community Board and helped oversee the town’s recovery following the 2017 Edgecumbe flood event. He has served on the Boards of Trustees of Matatā Public School and Trident High School. He has chaired the Matatā Residents Association and the Matatā Community Resource Centre. Mr Dennis is a Whakatāne District Councillor.