Mrs Jenny Nahu, of Rotorua, MNZM for services to rugby league
Mrs Jenny Nahu has held executive roles with the Ngongotaha Rugby League Club for 55 years and Bay of Plenty District Rugby League for 40 years. She helped persuade the Rotorua District Council to develop rugby league grounds on the east side of Rotorua City. She secured the first club base in the Rotorua community for rugby league. She led the transformation of Puketāwhero Park into a central hub for rugby league and continues to serve as the park’s Property Manager. Mrs Nahu has established rugby league as a vehicle for mentorship, youth engagement and community pride, nurturing young people on and off the field, particularly Māori and Pacific youth.