Mr Alan Simmons, of Tūrangi, MNZM for services to outdoor recreation
Mr Alan Simmons was one of New Zealand’s first professional hunting and fishing guides, and helped set up the New Zealand Fish and Game Council. He promoted fundraising for wetland restoration via introduction of a duck stamp, which led to the establishment of the New Zealand Game Bird Habitat Stamp Regulations. He has served on the New Zealand Recreational Fishing Council, the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers and the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association. He has published four books on hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. Mr Simmons has been Vice President of the Wairarapa Art Club and Wairarapa Deer Stalkers Association, and a member of the Wellington Arts Council.