Edward Matchitt
Edward Matchitt, of Opotiki, received the Queen's Service Medal, for services to Māori. Mr Matchitt is the Chair of 10 Māori trusts and incorporations. He is a returned serviceman who was instrumental in the formation of the Te Whānau ā Apanui Cadet Unit. He was the Chairman of Whangaparoa School Board for nine years. He has been responsible for sourcing funding for Te Kaha and Wairuru Marae. He is a member of the Opotiki District Council’s Coast community Board and is a director of the Whakaari Bee Company.