Mr Phil Paikea, of Ruakaka, KSO for services to the prevention of family violence and the community
Mr Phil Paikea (Ngāti Whātua, Te Uri O Hau) was a mentor, youth worker and family violence prevention advocate with Bream Bay Community Trust. Nationally, he works with the Ministry of Social Development’s ‘It’s Not OK’ campaign, appearing in advertising campaigns and visiting communities to share his rehabilitation story and support development of responses to address family violence. He was a co-founder of the NGO SafeMan SafeFamily, which provides a peer-led approach to help men address violence. He is a founder of the White Ribbon Ride. He works with a wide range of organisations to offer help and advice. Mr Paikea and his wife organised a drive-through foodbank in their community of Ruakaka during the COVID-19 pandemic and provided foster care to 243 children over 20 years.