Mrs Barbara Astill, JP, of Auckland, KSM for services to women, the community and governance
Mrs Barbara Astill has held a range of Board roles in Radio New Zealand, Trust Bank New Zealand, Counties Manukau Netball and the ACT Party. She has been President of the Zonta Club of East Auckland, supporting the New Horizons for Women Trust scholarships, which provide ‘second chance’ education opportunities for women. She has held national governance roles with Zonta New Zealand, and chaired Tōtara Hospice South Auckland, providing oversight during a period of growth and change in community palliative care services.